Sidney Poitier was born on February 20, 1927 in Miami, Florida and raised in the Bahamas.  Poitier is arguably the most significant and influential Black actor of all time, with a filmography that includes classics like The Defiant Ones, A … Continue reading 30 Day Black Actors Challenge Day 21: Sidney Poitier

Tessa Thompson was born on October 3, 1983 in Los Angeles, California.  She has held lead roles in the TV series Veronica Mars and Westworld, with additional appearances in shows like Grey’s Anatomy, BoJack Horseman, and Drunk History.  Some of … Continue reading 30 Day Black Actors Challenge Day 20: Tessa Thompson

James Earl Jones was born on January 17, 1931 in Arkabutla, Mississippi.  Jones’ first film appearance was in the classic comedy Dr. Strangelove, and his other notable films include The Great White Hope, Field of Dreams, and The Hunt for … Continue reading 30 Day Black Actors Challenge Day 19: James Earl Jones

Jonathan Majors was born on September 7, 1989 in Lompoc, California.  He has held recurring roles in the TV series When We Rise and Lovecraft Country.  He has also starred in critically lauded films like The Last Black Man in … Continue reading 30 Day Black Actors Challenge Day 18: Jonathan Majors

Naomie Harris was born on September 6, 1976 in Islington, London.  Some of her recurring TV roles include shows like The Man Who Fell to Earth and the miniseries The Third Day.  One of her earliest significant roles was as … Continue reading 30 Day Black Actors Challenge Day 17: Naomie Harris

Chadwick Boseman was born on November 29, 1976 in Anderson, South Carolina.  Boseman played recurring roles in the TV series Lincoln Heights and Persons Unknown, also appearing in shows like Fringe and Justified.  He rose to prominence in film through … Continue reading 30 Day Black Actors Challenge Day 16: Chadwick Boseman

Forest Whitaker was born on July 15, 1961 in Longview, Texas.  His recurring TV roles include ER, The Shield, Empire, and Godfather of Harlem.  Some of his notable films include Bird, Panic Room, The Butler, and his recurring role as … Continue reading 30 Day Black Actors Challenge Day 15: Forest Whitaker

Pam Grier was born on May 26, 1949 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.  Grier starred in several blaxploitation films in the 1970s like Coffy, Foxy Brown, and Friday Foster, and is widely considered the first African-American woman to headline an action … Continue reading 30 Day Black Actors Challenge Day 14: Pam Grier

John Boyega was born on March 17, 1992 in Camberwell, London.  His first film role was in the cult favorite Attack the Block.  He has since starred in films like Breaking, Pacific Rim: Uprising, and the Star Wars sequel trilogy … Continue reading 30 Day Black Actors Challenge Day 13: John Boyega

Laurence Fishburne was born on July 30, 1961 in Augusta, Georgia.  Some of his notable recurring TV roles included those in Pee-Wee’s Playhouse, CSI, Hannibal, and Black-ish.  His film appearances include various popular and acclaimed films like Apocalypse Now, The … Continue reading 30 Day Black Actors Challenge Day 12: Laurence Fishburne

Octavia Spencer was born on May 25, 1970 in Montgomery, Alabama.  Her TV credits include guest appearances on shows like ER, Malcolm in the Middle, and American Dad!, with recurring roles on City of Angels, Ugly Betty, and Mom, among … Continue reading 30 Day Black Actors Challenge Day 11: Octavia Spencer

Samuel L. Jackson was born on December 21, 1948 in Washington, D.C.  After strong appearances in critically acclaimed films like Do the Right Thing, Menace II Society, and Jungle Fever, Jackson’s star in the mainstream rose through his role as … Continue reading 30 Day Black Actors Challenge Day 10: Samuel L. Jackson

Idris Elba was born on September 6, 1972 in Hackney, London.  After a fairly extensive resume in British TV series and films, he became known to a wider audience as Russell “Stringer” Bell in the acclaimed HBO series The Wire.  … Continue reading 30 Day Black Actors Challenge Day 9: Idris Elba

Laverne Cox was born on May 29, 1972 in Mobile, Alabama.  One of her first prominent roles was as Sophia Burset in the Netflix series Orange is the New Black, where she became the first transgender person to be nominated … Continue reading 30 Day Black Actors Challenge Day 8: Laverne Cox