50 Most Attractive Black Actors In The World

Hollywood has inspired the acting and fashion industries all around the world. Some of the most desirable male celebrities, like Idris Elba and Daniel Kaluyaa, are black actors. These actors are among the most desirable men in the world.

It is said that dark-skinned males are the most attractive! And it’s understandable why there are several black performers worldwide who, thanks to their skill on film, are even more alluring. It was challenging to limit the list to just 30 since it is rather lengthy. But we made every effort. 

The hot chocolate black performers have entertained us all with their incredible acting abilities, whether on the big or little screen. They are talented characters, overcoming prejudices and discrimination about skin color to achieve great success in the Hollywood movie capital.

1. Idris Elba

Idris Elba	Information
Full Name	Idrissa Akuna Elba
Date of Birth	September 6, 1972
Age	50
Place of Birth	London, England
Nationality	British
Other Names	DJ Big Driis, Idris
Citizenship	United Kingdom, Sierra Leone
Occupations	Actor, Producer, Disc Jockey, Rapper, Singer
Years Active	1994–present
Known For	Stringer Bell in The Wire, DCI John Luther in Luther, Nelson Mandela in Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
Awards	Golden Globe Award, Primetime Emmy Award
Musical Career	Genres: Hip hop, R&B; Instruments: Vocals, Turntables
Films and TV Series	American Gangster, Prometheus, Thor, The Suicide Squad, Pacific Rim, Beasts of No Nation, Molly’s Game, The Harder They Fall, and more
Directorial Debut	Yardie (2018)
Influential Recognition	Named in the Time 100 list of Most Influential People in the World (2016)
Box Office Success	Films grossed over $9.8 billion globally
Education	National Youth Music Theatre, Barking and Dagenham College
Breakthrough Role	Russell “Stringer” Bell in The Wire
Notable Roles	DCI John Luther in Luther, Nelson Mandela in Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
Other Endeavors	DJ under the name DJ Big Driis or Idris, R&B singer
Accolades	Won the Golden Globe Award for Luther, received nominations for Golden Globe and BAFTA for Beasts of No Nation
Family Background	Son of Winston Elba and Eve (Ghanaian); raised in Hackney and East Ham
Passion for Acting	First big break came from a play he auditioned for after seeing an advertisement in The Stage
Social Impact	Known for his powerful performances and contributions to diverse representation in the entertainment industry

Idrissa Akuna Elba OBE who is an English actor. He is most recognized for his roles as Nelson Mandela in the historical film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, Stringer Bell in HBO’s The Wire, and DCI John Luther in BBC One’s Luther. He graduated from London’s National Youth Theatre. For Luther, he was nominated four times for the Primetime Emmy Award and for Outstanding Lead Actor and once for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor, winning the latter.

2. Michael B. Jordan

Michael B Jordan	Information
Full Name	Michael Bakari Jordan
Date of Birth	February 9, 1987 (age 36)
Place of Birth	Santa Ana, California, U.S.
Occupations	Actor, Producer
Years Active	1998–present
Known For	– Oscar Grant in “Fruitvale Station” (2013) – Adonis Creed in “Creed” series – Erik Killmonger in “Black Panther” (2018)
Notable Works	– “Creed” film series – “Black Panther” – “Fruitvale Station” – “Just Mercy”
Upcoming Projects	– “Without Remorse” – “Creed III”
Education	– Newark Arts High School – University of Southern California
Philanthropy	– Supporter of charitable organizations, including Lupus LA and Lupus Foundation of America – Advocate for inclusion and diversity in the entertainment industry
Influence and Recognition	– Named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world – People’s Sexiest Man Alive – Co-owner of AFC Bournemouth
Early Life	– Raised in Newark, New Jersey
Career Breakthroughs	– First gained attention playing Wallace in the first season of HBO’s “The Wire” – Portrayed Vince Howard on NBC’s “Friday Night Lights”
Filmography	– Notable films include “Chronicle” (2012), “Fantastic Four” (2015), “Just Mercy” (2019) – Starred in and produced HBO’s “Fahrenheit 451” (2018) – Directorial debut with “Creed III” (2023)
Personal Life	– Lives in Los Angeles, California
Ownership	Co-owner of AFC Bournemouth, an English Premier League football club

Actor and producer Michael Bakari Jordan is American. He is well-known for his performances as the gunshot victim Oscar Grant in the Ryan Coogler-written and -directed drama Fruitvale Station, boxer Adonis Creed in Creed, and Erik Killmonger in Black Panther. In Creed II and Creed III, which will also be his directorial debut, Jordan resumed his role as Creed.

3. Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington	Information
Name	Denzel Washington
Date of Birth	December 28, 1954
Birthplace	Mount Vernon, New York, U.S.
Education	Fordham University (BA) American Conservatory Theater
Occupations	Actor Producer Director
Years Active	1975–present
Awards	Tony Award Two Academy Awards Three Golden Globe Awards Two Silver Bears
Accolades	Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award (2016) Greatest actor of the 21st century (The New York Times, 2020) Presidential Medal of Freedom (2022)
Notable Works	St. Elsewhere A Soldier’s Story Cry Freedom Glory Malcolm X Training Day American Gangster Flight The Equalizer The Tragedy of Macbeth
Spouse	Pauletta Pearson (m. 1983)
Children	4, including John David

Denzel Hayes Washington Jr. is an American actor and director. He has been regarded as an actor who reconstructed “the concept of classic movie fame”. He has garnered numerous honors, including a Tony Award, Academy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, and two Silver Bears. In 2016, he earned the Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award, The New York Times ranked him the finest actor of the twenty-first century. Washington earned the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2022.

Washington is one of only five male performers to be considered for an Academy Award in five distinct decades. He received the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for Fences in 2010 and produced, directed, and starred in the film adaptation. 

4. Chadwick Boseman

Chadwick Boseman	Information
Born	Chadwick Aaron Boseman (November 29, 1976 – August 28, 2020)
Known For	Portrayals of heroic and real-life individuals
Awards & Nominations	Screen Actors Guild Awards, Golden Globe Award, Critics’ Choice Movie Award, Primetime Emmy Award, Academy Award nomination
Education	Bachelor of Fine Arts in directing from Howard University
Career Highlights	Breakthrough role as Jackie Robinson in “42”, portrayals of James Brown in “Get on Up” and Thurgood Marshall in “Marshall”, Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)
Last Films	Spike Lee’s war drama “Da 5 Bloods”, “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” (posthumous release), Disney+ anthology series “What If…?” (posthumous)
Personal Life	Battled colon cancer privately until his death, married to Taylor Ledward, resting place: Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Anderson, Anderson County, South Carolina, U.S.
Ancestry	Ancestors from Guinea-Bissau, Sierra Leone, and Nigeria

Chadwick Aaron Boseman was an American actor who rose to prominence in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the Marvel Comics superhero Black Panther (MCU). He won two Screen Actors Guild Awards,  a Critics’ Choice Movie Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and was nominated for an Academy Award. He was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2016 and continued to perform until his death from the disease in 2020. Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, his final film, was released posthumously the following year to critical acclaim.

5. Mahershala Ali

Mahershala Ali	Information
Full Name	Mahershala Ali
Other Names	Mahershala Karim-Ali, Hershal Gilmore
Date of Birth	February 16, 1974
Place of Birth	Oakland, California, U.S.
Nationality	American
Education	Saint Mary’s College, California (BA) New York University (MFA)
Occupation	Actor
Years Active	2001–present
Spouse	Amatus Sami-Karim (m. 2013)
Children	1
Awards	– Academy Awards: 2 – Golden Globe Award: 1 – Primetime Emmy Award: 1 – Time 100 Most Influential People in the World (2019) – The New York Times 25 Greatest Actors of the 21st Century (2020)
Notable Roles	– Richard Tyler in The 4400 (TV series) – Supporting roles in The Curious Case of Benjamin

American actor Mahershala Ali. He has won numerous honors, such as two Academy Awards, a Golden Globe, and a Primetime Emmy. Before landing his breakthrough role as Richard Tyler in the science fiction series The 4400, he started his career as a regular on television shows like Crossing Jordan and Threat Matrix. He played his first significant movie role. He became more well-known thanks to his supporting performances in House of Cards and the last two installments of The Hunger Games movie series.

For his roles as a drug dealer in the drama Moonlight and as Don Shirley in the comedy-drama Green Book, he was honored with the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He is the second Black actor to win multiple acting Oscars and the first Muslim actor to do so. He also appeared in the first season of the Netflix series Luke Cage as Cornell “Cottonmouth” Stokes.

6. Terrence Howard

Terrence Howard	Information
Full Name	Terrence Dashon Howard
Date of Birth	March 11, 1969
Age	54
Place of Birth	Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Actor
Years Active	1992-2022
Famous Roles	Hustle & Flow, Lucious Lyon in Empire
Major Films	Dead Presidents, Mr. Holland’s Opus, Ray, Crash, Iron Man
Notable Achievements	Academy Award nomination, Host of the Guys Choice Awards
Album	Shine Through It (released in September 2008)
Retirement Announcement	December 2022
Marital Status	Married and Divorced
Spouses	Lori McCommas, Michelle Ghent, Mira Pak
Children	5 children
Residence	Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania
Educational Background	Studied chemical engineering and applied materials
Honorary Membership	Phi Beta Sigma fraternity
Terryology	Developed own logic language called Terryology
Legal Incidents	Arrested for assault in 2001, restraining orders from ex-wife

American actor, rapper, singer, and producer Terrence Dashon Howard also performs music. Between 2004 and 2006, a string of television and movie appearances helped him break into the mainstream. For his performance in Hustle & Flow, he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. He has had major roles in several more films, including Ray, Winnie Mandela, Lackawant to Blues, Four Brothers, Crash, Big Momma’s House, Biker Boyz, Get Rich or Die Tryin’, Idlewild, The Brave One, August Rush and Prisoners. Shine Through It, his debut album, was published in 2008.

He declared his acting retirement in September 2019. However, in February 2021, it was revealed that he would feature in the British sci-fi/thriller film Beneath.

7. Billy Porter

Billy Porter	Information
Name	Billy Porter
Date of Birth	September 21, 1969
Place of Birth	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Education	Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama (BFA) University of California, Los Angeles (Certification in Screenwriting)
Occupations	Actor, Singer, Writer, Director
Notable Achievements	– Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical (2013)
Notable Projects	– Portrayed Lola in the musical Kinky Boots
Musical Career	– Released solo albums: Billy Porter (1997), At the Corner of Broadway + Soul (2005), Billy’s Back on Broadway (2014)
Fashion and Style	– Known for unique and bold fashion choices
LGBTQ+ Activism	– Advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and visibility
Memoir	Unprotected (2021)
Upcoming Projects	– Portraying James Baldwin in an upcoming biopic

William Ellis Porter II is a singer, songwriter, and director from the United States. For role as Lola in Kinky Boots, he won the 2013 Tony Award, as well as the Drama Desk Award, Outer Critics Circle Award, and Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. He starred in all three seasons of Pose, for which he received three Golden Globe nominations and won the Primetime Emmy Award. He was named to Time’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2020. With the romantic comedy film Anything’s Possible, he made his directorial debut in 2022.

8. Sterling K. Brown

Sterling K Brown	Information
Full Name	Sterling Kelby Brown
Date of Birth	April 5, 1976
Birthplace	St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Actor
Education	Stanford University (BA), New York University (MFA), Washington University in St. Louis (Honorary Doctorate, 2023)
Notable Works	The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story (2016), This Is Us (2016-2022), Black Panther (2018), Waves (2019), The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2019), The Angry Birds Movie 2 (2019) (Voice), Frozen II (2019) (Voice)
Awards	Primetime Emmy Awards (3), Golden Globe Award (1)
Influential Recognition	Included in Time magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2018
Family	Spouse: Ryan Michelle Bathe (m. 2006), Children: 2 sons
Additional Facts	Recipient of various accolades, Broadway and regional theater performances, notable guest appearances in television shows, gave commencement address at Stanford University in 2018, voiceover work in animated films

Sterling Kelby Brown is an actor from the United States. He has received numerous awards, including three Primetime Emmys and a Golden Globe. He was named to Time magazine’s list of the world’s 100 most influential people in 2018.

Brown has played Christopher Darden in FX’s limited tv show The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story and Randall Pearson in NBC’s drama series This Is Us. Both roles garnered him Primetime Emmy nominations, with the latter also earning him a Golden Globe nomination. He also appeared in the films Black Panther and Waves as a supporting actor, and in 2019 he appeared in the Amazon Prime comedy series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

9. Omari Hardwick

Omari Hardwick	Information
Full Name	Omari Latif Hardwick
Date of Birth	January 9, 1974
Place of Birth	Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
Known For	Starring role as James “Ghost” St. Patrick in Starz’s Power Role as Vanderohe in Zack Snyder’s Army of the Dead (2021)
Other Notable Roles	Dark Blue, Miracle at St. Anna, Kick-Ass, Tyler Perry’s For Colored Girls, Being Mary Jane
Education	University of Georgia (football scholarship)
Career Highlights	Co-founder of “Actor’s Lounge” Founder of Bravelife Films
Awards	Participated in the National Poetry Slam
Family	Married to Jennifer “Jae” Pfautch since June 2012 Two children: Nova and Brave

Omari Latif Hardwick is an American actor best known for his roles as James “Ghost” St. Patrick in Starz’s Power and Vanderohe in Zack Snyder’s Army of the Dead. He is also known for his roles in Spike Lee’s Miracle at St. Anna, Kick-Ass, Tyler Perry’s For Colored Girls, and as Andre in BET Network’s Being Mary Jane.

10. Trevante Rhodes

Trevante Rhodes	Information
Name	Trevante Nemour Rhodes
Date of Birth	February 10, 1990
Birthplace	Ponchatoula, Louisiana, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Actor
Notable Performances	– Chiron in the film Moonlight (2016) – The Predator (2018) – Bird Box (2018) – The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021)
Athletic Background	Accomplished track and field sprinter
Track and Field Achievements	– Gold medal at the Pan American Junior Athletics Championships in 2009
Education	University of Texas at Austin
Television Appearances	– If Loving You Is Wrong (Tyler Perry / OWN series) – Gang Related (Fox series) – Westworld (HBO series)
Recognition and Awards	– Golden Globe Award for Best Picture – Drama (Moonlight) – Academy Award for Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay (Moonlight)
Modeling and Music Video Appearances	– Featured in Calvin Klein’s 2017 Spring underwear campaign with Moonlight co-stars – Appeared in Jay-Z’s “Family Feud” music video
Recent Projects	– Co-starred in The Predator (2018) and Bird Box (2018) – Portrayed Mike Tyson in the Hulu miniseries Mike (2022)

Trevante Nemour Rhodes is an actor from the United States. He received numerous honors and plaudits in 2016 for his work as Chiron in the Academy Award-winning picture Moonlight. Since then, he has appeared in films such as The Predator, Bird Box, and The United States vs. Billie Holiday. He was a talented track and field sprinter in his childhood, achieving a gold medal at the Pan American Junior Athletics Championships.

11. Daniel Kaluuya

Daniel Kaluuya	Information
Born	24 February 1989
Birthplace	London, England
Occupation	Actor
Years active	2006–present
Nationality	British
Education	St Aloysius’ College, Highgate
Notable Films	“Get Out,” “Black Panther,” “Judas and the Black Messiah,” “Nope”
Awards	Academy Award, BAFTA Awards, Golden Globe Award
Achievements	– Named among the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine
Height	6 feet 2 inches (188 cm)
Ethnicity	Ugandan heritage
Early Theatre Career	– Started acting in improvisational theatre
Television Roles	– Posh Kenneth in “Skins” (2007-2009)
Film Roles	– Supporting roles in “Johnny English Reborn” (2011), “Kick-Ass 2” (2013), and “Sicario” (2015

Daniel Kaluuya is a well-known British actor. He has won numerous awards, including an Academy Award, two BAFTAs, and a Golden Globe. He began his acting career in improvisational theatre and starred in Skins as Posh Kenneth. He went on to gain attention for his television roles in the Doctor Who special episode “Planet of the Dead”, Psychoville, The Fades, and the Black Mirror episode “Fifteen Million Merits”. He also appeared in Johnny English Reborn, Kick-Ass 2, and Sicario as a supporting actor.

In 2017, he made his breakthrough as the lead in Jordan Peele’s horror film Get Out, for which he received an Academy Award.

12. David Oyelowo

David Oyelowo	Information
Full Name	David Oyetokunbo Oyelowo
Date of Birth	April 1, 1976
Place of Birth	Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Citizenship	British, Nigerian, American
Alma Mater	London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
Occupations	Actor, Director, Producer
Years Active	1998–present
Spouse	Jessica Oyelowo (married since 1998)
Children	4
Notable Film Roles	Martin Luther King Jr. in “Selma” (2014), Peter Snowdin in “Nightingale” (2014), Louis Gaines in “The Butler” (2013), Seretse Khama in “A United Kingdom” (2016), Robert Katende in “Queen of Katwe” (2016)
Notable TV Roles	MI5 officer Danny Hunter in “Spooks” (2002–2004), Javert in “Les Misérables” miniseries (2018), Voice of Agent Alexsandr Kallus in “Star Wars Rebels” (2014–2018)
Early Life and Education	Born in Oxford, England to Nigerian parents, Attended London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), Grandson of a Yoruba king, Raised in South London and Lagos, Nigeria
Notable Stage Performances	King Henry VI in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of Shakespeare’s trilogy of plays, Awarded 2001 Ian Charleson Award for best performance by an actor under 30 in a classical play
Production Company	Yoruba Saxon Productions (established in 2014)
Recent Projects	Starred in the Netflix film “The Midnight Sky” (2020), Signed a first-look deal with Disney for upcoming projects, Producing and potentially starring in “The Return of the Rocketeer”

David Oyetokunbo Oyelowo OBE who is a British actor, producer, and director. He became well-known for his performances as Martin Luther King Jr. in Selma and Peter Snowdin in Nightingale. He has also appeared in the films  The Help, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Lincoln, Red Tails, and Jack Reacher as a supporting actor. He has portrayed MI5 officer Danny Hunter in Spooks and Javert in Les Misérables on television. In the Lucasfilm Animation tv show Star Wars Rebels, he also provided the voice of Agent Alexsandr Kallus.

13. John Boyega

John Boyega	Information
Full Name	John Adedayo Bamidele Adegboyega
Known Professionally As	John Boyega
Date of Birth	17 March 1992
Place of Birth	Camberwell, London, England
Nationality	British
Ethnicity	Yoruba
Occupation	Actor, Producer
Education	Oliver Goldsmith Primary School, Westminster City School, South Thames College, Identity School of Acting
Notable Works	Attack the Block, Star Wars sequel trilogy, Detroit, Small Axe, The Woman King, Breaking, They Cloned Tyrone
Awards	BAFTA Rising Star Award, Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film, Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Movie/Miniseries, Trophée Chopard at Cannes Film Festival
Production Company	UpperRoom Entertainment Limited
Philanthropy	Co-founder of Upperroom Entertainment Limited, supports and inspires young actors from disadvantaged backgrounds
Social Activism	Vocal supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement and advocate for diversity and representation in the film industry
Upcoming Projects	They Cloned Tyrone (Netflix), Attack the Block sequel
Public Statements	Criticized Disney for sidelining his character Finn in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, expressed support for the Black Lives Matter movement

John Adedayo Bamidele Adegboyega is a British actor and producer. He rose to prominence in his native Britain for role as Moses in the sci-fi comedy film Attack the Block. His international breakthrough arrived with role as Finn in the Star Wars sequel films The Last Jedi, The Force Awakens, and The Rise of Skywalker. His other films include the drama Imperial Dreams, the historical epic The Woman King, and the thriller Breaking. In 2016, he won the BAFTA Rising Star Award and the Trophée Chopard at the Cannes Film Festival.

In 2020, New African magazine named him one of the top 100 most influential Africans.

14. Leslie Odom Jr.

Leslie Odom Jr	Information
Full Name	Leslie Lloyd Odom Jr.
Date of Birth	August 6, 1981
Age	41
Birthplace	Queens, New York City, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Actor, Singer
Education	Carnegie Mellon University (BFA)
Spouse	Nicolette Robinson (married in 2012)
Children	2
Notable Works	– Portrayal of Aaron Burr in the musical “Hamilton” – Role as William Still in the film “Harriet” – Performance as Sam Cooke in the film “One Night in Miami…”
Awards and Nominations	– Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical – Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album – Academy Award, Golden Globe, and SAG Award nominations – Primetime Emmy Award nomination
Albums	– Leslie Odom Jr. (2014) – Simply Christmas (2016) – Mr. (2019) – The Christmas Album (2020)
Philanthropy	Active involvement in various charitable causes

Leslie Lloyd Odom Jr. is a singer and actor from the United States. He made his Broadway debut in 1998 and rose to prominence for his portrayal of Aaron Burr in the musical Hamilton, for which he received a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical and a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album the same year. His work in the Disney+ live stage recording of Hamilton garnered him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Actor in a Leading Role in a Limited Series or Movie.

15. Aldis Hodge

Aldis Hodge	Information
Name	Aldis Hodge
Born	September 20, 1986
Place of Birth	Onslow County, North Carolina, U.S.
Education	Art Center College of Design
Occupation	Actor
Known for	Alec Hardison in Leverage, Noah in Underground
Relatives	Edwin Hodge (brother)

Alexander Aldiss Basil Hodge is an actor from the United States. Among his notable parts are Alec Hardison in TNT’s Leverage, MC Ren biopic Straight Outta Compton, Levi Jackson film Hidden Figures, Noah in WGN America’s Underground, Matthew in Girlfriends, and Jim Brown in the 2020 feature One Night in Miami…. In the DC Extended Universe, he plays Carter Hall / Hawkman, beginning with Black Adam (2022).

16. Joe Morton

Joe Morton	Information
Name	Joe Morton
Born	October 18, 1947 (age 75) in Harlem, New York, U.S.
Alma mater	Hofstra University
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1970–present
Children	3
Notable Films	The Brother from Another Planet, City of Hope, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Of Mice and Men, Speed, Apt Pupil, Blues Brothers 2000, What Lies Beneath, Ali, Paycheck, Stealth, American Gangster, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Justice League, Zack Snyder’s Justice League
Notable TV Roles	Eli Pope in Scandal, Henry Deacon in Eureka, Reverend Arthur Finer in God Friended Me
Awards	Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series (2014)
Other	Narrated The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates on Audible.com
Early Life	Born in Harlem, son of Evelyn and Joseph Thomas Morton Sr.
Education	Studied drama at Hofstra University
Broadway	Made Broadway debut in Hair, nominated for a Tony Award for Raisin
Directing	Directed episodes of God Friended Me and other TV series
Theater	Portrayed Dick Gregory in Turn Me Loose
DC Extended Universe	Played Dr. Silas Stone in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Justice League, and Zack Snyder’s Justice League

An American actor who works in theater, television, and movies is Joseph Thomas Morton Jr..

The son of Evelyn, a typist, and Joseph Thomas Morton Sr., a U.S. Army intelligence officer, Morton was born in Harlem. He spent some of his formative years in West Germany and Okinawa as a result of his father’s military career. Morton’s father passed away when he was ten years old.

Morton attended Hofstra University to study acting after graduating from Andrew Jackson High School.

17. Brian Tyree Henry

Brian Tyree Henry	Information
Born	March 31, 1982 (age 41)
Birthplace	Fayetteville, North Carolina, U.S.
Nationality	American
Education	Morehouse College (BA) Yale University (MFA)
Occupation	Actor
Years Active	2007–present
Notable Works	– “Atlanta” (TV series) – “Widows” (film) – “If Beale Street Could Talk” (film) – “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” (film) – “Eternals” (film)
Awards	– Primetime Emmy Award nominee (Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, “Atlanta”) – Tony Award nominee (Best Featured Actor in a Play, “Lobby Hero”) – Academy Award nominee (Best Supporting Actor, “Causeway”)
Recognition	– Named one of the “10 Actors to Watch” by Variety in 2017 – Included in Time magazine’s “100 Most Influential People of 2022” list – Gotham Award winner (Breakthrough Performer of the Year)
Upcoming Projects	– “Bullet Train” (film) – “Transformers One” (animated film)
Family	– Father: Military personnel – Mother: Willow Dean Kearse (Educator, deceased)
Residence	Washington, D.C.
Alma Mater	Morehouse College, Yale School of Drama
Stage Career	– Shakespeare in the Park’s “Romeo and Juliet” (2007) – Original Broadway cast of “The Book of Mormon” (2011) – Revival of “Lobby Hero” (2018)
Television Career	– “Boardwalk Empire” – “This Is Us” – “How to Get Away with Murder” – “Vice Principals”
Film Career	– Breakthrough in “Widows” (2018) – Critically acclaimed performances in “If Beale Street Could Talk” (2018) and “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” (2018) – Roles in “Joker” (2019), “Godzilla vs. Kong” (2021), “The Woman in the Window” (2021) – Portrayed Phastos in “Eternals” (2021) – Starred in “Causeway” (2022)
Voice Acting Career	– Netflix animated series “BoJack Horseman” – HBO anthology series “Room 104” – Fox animated series “HouseBroken” – Netflix animated series “Big Mouth” – Voicing a younger Megatron in “Transformers One” (upcoming)

Brian Tyree Henry is an American actor. He became well-known for his part as Alfred “Paper Boi” Miles in the FX comedy-drama Atlanta, for which he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in a Comedy Series.

Although Henry was reared primarily in Washington, D.C., he was really born in Fayetteville, North Carolina. While Willow Dean Kearse, his mother, was a teacher, his father served in the military. Early in the 2000s, Henry was a business major at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, before switching to acting. He then earned his master’s at Yale School of Drama.

18. Jordan Peele

Jordan Peele	Information
Full Name	Jordan Haworth Peele
Date of Birth	February 21, 1979
Age	44
Birthplace	New York City, U.S.
Ethnicity	African American and White
Alma Mater	Sarah Lawrence College
Occupation	Actor, Comedian, Filmmaker

Jordan Haworth Peele is an actor, comedian, and filmmaker from the United States.

Peele is derived from the colonial Woodhull family, which includes Brigadier General Nathaniel Woodhull and Culper Ring Spy Abraham Woodhull, through his mother, Lucinda Williams (the latter of whom is his first cousin, 8 times removed).

Jordan Peele has explored every aspect of comedy, production, directing, writing, and acting in his quest for recognition. He is most known for his role in the comedy sketch show “Key and Peele,” in which he co-stars with Keegan Michael Key and portrays a number of identities. The critically acclaimed film “Get Out,” directed by Peele, is caustic and slightly mocking.

19. Winston Duke

Winston Duke	Information
Name	Winston Duke
Birthdate	November 15, 1986
Birthplace	Argyle, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago
Nationality	Tobagonian
Education	University at Buffalo (BA) Yale University (MFA)
Occupation	Actor
Notable Role	M’Baku in Black Panther (2018)
Marvel Cinematic Universe Films	– Black Panther (2018) – Avengers: Infinity War (2018) – Avengers: Endgame (2019) – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022)
Other Notable Film	Us (2019)
Height	6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Upcoming Projects	The Terminal List (TV series, TBA) The Fall Guy (2024)

Winston Duke is an actor from Trinidad and Tobago. He made his feature film debut as M’Baku in Black Panther (2018) and is most recognized for playing the character in four Marvel Cinematic Universe features.

Duke appeared in minor roles in plays and television series such as Person of Interest and Modern Family. He played M’Baku in four Marvel Studios films as well as Jordan Peele’s horror feature Us (2019). Duke’s most recent appearance was as M’Baku in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022).

20. Jay Ellis

Jay Ellis	Information
Name	Wendell Ramone “Jay” Ellis Jr.
Date of Birth	December 27, 1981
Birthplace	Sumter, South Carolina, U.S.
Education	Concordia University (Oregon)
Occupation	Actor
Years Active	2005–present
Major Roles	Martin “Lawrence” Walker in HBO’s “Insecure” (2016-2021)
Filmography	“Escape Room” (2019), “Top Gun: Maverick” (2022)
Other Endeavors	Hosted the podcast series “The Untold Story: Policing”
Partnership	amfAR (HIV/AIDS research organization)
Spouse	Married Serbian model and actress Nina Seničar (July 9, 2022)
Children	Daughter born in November 2019

Wendell Ramone “Jay” Ellis Jr. is an American actor. Ellis landed his first significant role on BET’s The Game in 2013. He is a prominent cast member on HBO’s Insecure, which aired in 2016. Also played the secondary antagonist in the horror thriller Escape Room, and he featured in Top Gun: Maverick.

His father served in the Air Force, while his mother, Paula Bryant-Ellis, was a financial professional. He is the only child in the family. He attended 12 schools in 13 years before enrolling at Concordia University in Oregon, where he played basketball.

21. Lakeith Stanfield

Lakeith Stanfield	Information
Name	LaKeith Lee Stanfield
Date of Birth	August 12, 1991
Birthplace	San Bernardino, California, U.S.
Other Names	Keith Stanfield
Occupations	Actor, Musician
Years Active	2008–present
Children	1
Awards	Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor nomination
Early Life and Career	– Made his feature film debut in Short Term 12, earning an Independent Spirit Award nomination.
Notable Films	– Dope
Music Career	– Performs under the stage name Htiekal and is working on his debut album, titled “Self Control.”
Personal Life	– Father of one child.
Controversy	– Participated in a Clubhouse room centered on the teachings of Louis Farrakhan and anti-Semitic conspiracy theories, issuing an apology for his role in the conversation.

LaKeith Lee Stanfield is a musician and actor from the United States. He made LaKeith’s feature film debut in Short Term 12, for which he received an Independent Spirit Award nomination.

Karen is the name of his mother. He has remarked that he “grew up very impoverished in a fragmented home that was dysfunctional on both sides”. When he was 14, he decided to become an actor after joining his high school’s theater club. In Los Angeles, he attended the John Casablancas Modeling and Career Center, where he was hired by an agency and began competing for commercials.

22. Ncuti Gatwa

Ncuti Gatwa	Information
Full Name	Mizero Ncuti Gatwa
Date of Birth	15 October 1992
Birthplace	Nyarugenge, Kigali, Rwanda
Citizenship	Rwandan-Scottish
Education	Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (BA in Acting, 2013)
Breakout Role	Eric Effiong in the Netflix series “Sex Education” (2019–present)
Awards	BAFTA Scotland Award for Best Actor in Television (2020), Three BAFTA Television Award nominations for Best Male Comedy Performance (2020, 2021, 2022)

Mizero Ncuti Gatwa is a Scottish-Rwandan actor.

The family fled Rwanda during the 1994 massacre against the Tutsi and landed in Scotland. They were residents of Edinburgh and Dunfermline. Gatwa went to Boroughmuir and Dunfermline High Schools before coming to Glasgow to study at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Acting in 2013. During the class of 2022 graduation ceremony, the Conservatoire bestowed upon him an honorary Doctorate.

23. James Earl Jones

James Earl Jones	Information
Full Name	James Earl Jones
Date of Birth	January 17, 1931 (age 92)
Birthplace	Arkabutla, Mississippi, U.S.
Alma Mater	University of Michigan (BA)
Occupation	Actor
Years Active	1953–present
Notable Awards	Three Tony Awards, Two Emmy Awards, Grammy Award, National Medal of Arts, Kennedy Center Honor, Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award, Honorary Academy Award, Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement
Spouses	Julienne Marie (m. 1968; div. 1972), Cecilia Hart (m. 1982; died 2016)
Children	1
Parent	Robert Earl Jones (father)
Voice Description	“A stirring basso profondo that has lent gravel and gravitas”
Notable Roles	Othello, Hamlet, Coriolanus, King Lear, Darth Vader
Broadway Highlights	The Great White Hope, Fences, On Golden Pond, The Best Man, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Film Highlights	Dr. Strangelove, Claudine, Star Wars franchise (Darth Vader), The Lion King
Stutter Overcome	Overcame childhood stutter through poetry and acting
Heritage	Mixed African-American, Irish, and Native American ancestry
Early Life	Raised by maternal grandparents in Michigan, developed a severe stutter
Education	Graduated from University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts in Drama
Military Service	Served in the United States Army during the Korean War
Notable Achievements	Inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame, Received National Medal of Arts, Kennedy Center Honor, and Honorary Academy Award

James Earl Jones is a well-known American actor. Jones began his acting career at Manistee’s Ramsdell Theatre. He worked as a stage carpenter in 1953 and as an actor and stage manager between 1955 and 1957. He played Othello in his debut acting season at the Ramsdell. In his early career, he also appeared in the ABC radio anthology series Theatre-Five. In 1957, he made James’s Broadway debut as Lloyd Richards’ understudy in Molly Kazan’s short-lived comedy The Egghead. The play only ran for 21 performances, but three months later, in January 1958, Jones created the prominent character of Edward the butler in Dore Schary’s Sunrise on Campobello at the Cort Theatre.

24. Forest Whitaker

Forest Whitaker	Information
Name	Forest Whitaker
Birthdate	July 15, 1961
Age	61
Birthplace	Longview, Texas, U.S.
Nationality	American
Education	California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Occupation	Actor, filmmaker, activist
Years Active	1981–present
Notable Works	Platoon, Good Morning, Vietnam, Bird, The Crying Game, Phenomenon, Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai, The Great Debaters, The Butler, Arrival, Respect, Panic Room, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Black Panther
Spouse	Keisha Nash (m. 1996; div. 2021)
Children	3
Humanitarian Work	CEO of Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative (WPDI), UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, Special Envoy for Peace and Reconciliation

Forest Steven Whitaker is a well-known American actor. Among his many honors are an Academy Award,  a British Academy, a Golden Globe Award, Film Award, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Whitaker is well-known for his humanitarian efforts and advocacy in addition to his acting profession. He was named a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador in 2011, and then promoted to Special Envoy for Peace and Reconciliation. He is also the CEO of the Whitaker Peace and  a non-profit outreach organization, Development Initiative (WPDI).

25. Giancarlo Esposito

Giancarlo Esposito	Information
Full Name	Giancarlo Giuseppe Alessandro Esposito
Date of Birth	April 26, 1958
Place of Birth	Copenhagen, Denmark
Nationality	Danish-born American
Occupation	Actor
Education	Elizabeth Seton College (Associate’s degree in radio and television communications)
Notable Roles	Gus Fring in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, Moff Gideon in The Mandalorian, Sidney Glass/Magic Mirror in Once Upon a Time, Tom Neville in Revolution, Dr. Edward Ruskins in Dear White People, Stan Edgar in The Boys and The Boys Presents: Diabolical, Adam Clayton Powell Jr. in Godfather of Harlem, Akela in The Jungle Book (voice role)
Awards and Nominations	Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Filmography	School Daze, Do the Right Thing, Mo’ Better Blues, Malcolm X, King of New York, The Usual Suspects, Ali, The Jungle Book, Money Monster, Stargirl
Notable Television Roles	Homicide: Life on the Street, Once Upon a Time, The Mandalorian, Godfather of Harlem, The Boys, Dear White People
Family	Spouse: Joy McManigal (divorced), Children: 4 daughters

Giuseppe Giancarlo Alessandro Esposito is an actor from the United States.

Giovanni “John” C. Esposito, an Italian stagehand and carpenter from Naples, and Elizabeth “Leesa” Foster, an African-American opera and nightclub singer from Alabama, gave birth to Giancarlo Giuseppe Alessandro Esposito in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Esposito’s family relocated to Manhattan when he was six years old. He got a two-year degree in radio and television communications from Elizabeth Seton College in New York.

26. Djimon Hounsou

Djimon Hounsou	Information
Full Name	Djimon Gaston Hounsou
Date of Birth	April 24, 1964
Age	59
Birthplace	Cotonou, Dahomey (present-day Cotonou, Benin)
Citizenship	Beninese, French, American
Occupations	Actor, Model
Years Active	1986–present
Notable Films	Amistad, Gladiator, In America, Blood Diamond
Marvel Cinematic Universe	Portrays Korath the Pursuer in Guardians of the Galaxy, Captain Marvel, and What If…?
DC Extended Universe	Appears as Fisherman King in Aquaman, Shazam in Shazam!, Black Adam, and Shazam! Fury of the Gods
Awards	Nominated for Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, Golden Globe Award, and three Screen Actors Guild Awards
Modeling Career	Started modeling in 1987 after being introduced to fashion designer Thierry Mugler
Music Videos	Appeared in music videos for artists like Paula Abdul, Janet Jackson, Madonna, and En Vogue
Humanitarian Efforts	Spoke at the Summit on Climate Change at the United Nations, advocated for accountability in climate change
Relationships	Previously in a relationship with model Kimora Lee Simmons, with whom he has a son named Kenzo Lee Hounsou

Djimon Gaston Hounsou is a model and actor of Beninese descent.

He and his brother, Edmond, moved to Lyon, France, when he was 12 years old. He dropped out of school soon after arrival and was homeless for a while. After meeting a photographer by coincidence, Hounsou was introduced to fashion designer Thierry Mugler, who urged her to pursue a modeling career. He became a model in 1987 and built a career in Paris. In 1990, he immigrated to the United States.

27. Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

Adewale Akinnuoye Agbaje	Information
Full Name	Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
Date of Birth	22 August 1967 (age 55)
Place of Birth	Islington, London, England
Nationality	British
Ethnicity	Nigerian (Yoruba)
Known For	– Simon Adebisi in Oz – Mr. Eko in Lost – Lock-Nah in The Mummy Returns – Nykwana Wombosi in The Bourne Identity – Heavy Duty in G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra – Kurse in Thor: The Dark World – Killer Croc in Suicide Squad – Malko in Game of Thrones – Ogunwe in His Dark Materials
Education	– Bachelor’s degree from the University of London – Master’s in Law from King’s College London – Honorary PhD awarded by the University of London Chancellor
Debut	Acting Debut: 1995 film “Congo”
Feature Directorial Debut	“Farming” (2018)
Awards	– Michael Powell Award for Best British Feature – Best Performance in a British Feature
Residence	Los Angeles, United States
Religion	Nichiren Buddhism
Association	Soka Gakkai International Buddhist association
Hobbies	Arsenal F.C. supporter

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje is a former fashion model and English actor, director, and producer.

Akinnuoye-Agbaje currently resides in Los Angeles. He is a Nichiren Buddhist and a member of the international Buddhist organization Soka Gakkai.

Akinnuoye-Agbaje requested to be removed from Lost, stating a desire to travel to London after the deaths of his foster parents to create a film there. He is a fan of Arsenal F.C.

28. J. August Richards

J August Richards	Information
Full Name	Jaime Augusto Richards III
Known As	J. August Richards
Date of Birth	August 28, 1973
Ethnicity	Afro-Panamanian
Place of Birth	Washington, D.C., U.S.
Hometown	Bladensburg, Maryland, U.S.
Education	– Visual and Performing Arts program at Suitland High School – USC School of Dramatic Arts (scholarship recipient)
Occupation	Actor
Famous Roles	– Charles Gunn on The WB television series Angel – Michael Peterson/Deathlok on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Notable Appearances	– The Cosby Show (as Vanessa’s boyfriend Roy) – The West Wing – The 4400 – Grey’s Anatomy – CSI: Miami – Raising the Bar – Law & Order spin-off Conviction
Other Accomplishments	– Featured in feature films: Why Do Fools Fall in Love and Good Burger – Created the sci-fi web series called The Hypnotist
Personal Life	Publicly came out as gay in April 2020

Jaime Augusto Richards III, sometimes known as J. August Richards, is an actor from the United States.

Richards’ ancestry is Afro-Panamanian. He was raised in Bladensburg, Maryland. Richards graduated in 1991 from the Visual and Performing Arts department at Suitland High School in Suitland, Maryland. He received a scholarship at the USC School of Dramatic Arts.

29. Damson Idris

Damson Idris	Information
Full Name	Damson Alade-Bo Idris
Date of Birth	2 September 1991 (age 31)
Place of Birth	Peckham, South-East London
Nationality	British-Nigerian
Ethnicity	Yoruba Nigerian descent
Occupation	Actor
Known For	Starring in John Singleton’s crime drama series “Snowfall”
Alma Mater	Brunel University London
Notable Works	– “Snowfall” (TV series)
Relationship Status	Dating American model Lori Harvey

Damson Idris is a British-Nigerian actor. He is the youngest of six children. He loved soccer and aspired to be the next Cristiano Ronaldo. He also played rugby, and in 2002, he shook Queen Elizabeth II’s hand during her Golden Jubilee celebrations. Idris’ elder siblings—three brothers and two sisters—have all gone on to successful professions in law, commerce, and information technology. He ended up studying theater at Brunel University London. He earned a BA Honours degree in Theatre, Film, and Television studies. He subsequently completed his education at Identity School of Acting in London, where he studied with John Boyega, Letitia Wright, and Malachi Kirby.

30. Jharrel Jerome

Jharrel Jerome	Information
Full Name	Jharrel Jerome
Date of Birth	October 9, 1997 (age 25)
Birthplace	Bronx, New York, United States
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	Dominican (Afro-Latino)
Education	Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School
Occupation	Actor
Known For	Moonlight (2016), When They See Us (2019)
Awards	Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie
Music Career	Released “For Real” ft. Kemba on September 23, 2020
Notable Quote	“Before my life changed, I had no idea I’d want to turn rap from a hobby…”

Jharrel Jerome is a rapper and actor from the United States.

He is of Dominican heritage and considers himself to be Afro-Latino. He grew up in a close-knit household with “loving” parents. When he was in eighth school, his mother advised him to pursue acting, and he joined the Riverdale Children’s Theatre, a local child theater company. He went to and graduated from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School and commuted to Manhattan by train every day.

31. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II

Yahya AbdulMateen II	Information
Name	Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
Birthdate	July 15, 1986
Birthplace	New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Nationality	American
Known For	Black Manta in Aquaman and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
Education	University of California, Berkeley (BArch)
Family	Father: Yahya Abdul-Mateen I (1945–2007)
Siblings	Youngest of six children
Career Beginnings	Overcame stutter and graduated with a degree in architecture
Acting Career	Debut in The Get Down (Netflix)
Residence	New York City
Heritage	West Indian heritage
Awards	Primetime Emmy Award for Watchmen
Future Project	Starring as Wonder Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is an actor from the United States.

A teammate that Mateen attend a theatrical class while he was at the University of California, Berkeley, where he was initiated as a member of Alpha Phi Alpha and competed as a sprinter for the California Golden Bears. That class helped him overcome his stutter. He earned a degree in architecture before working as a city planner in Saan Francisco. After being laid off from his employment, he took use of the chance to apply to drama schools, and he was accepted by New York University Tisch School of the Arts, Harvard University’s Institute for Advanced Theater Training, and Yale School of Drama.

32. Delroy Lindo

Delroy Lindo	Information
Full Name	Delroy George Lindo
Date of Birth	November 18, 1952 (age 70)
Place of Birth	Lewisham, London, England
Nationality	English-American
Occupation	Actor
Education	– San Francisco State University (BFA) – American Conservatory Theater (MFA) – New York University (MFA)
Years Active	1975–present
Spouse	Nashormeh Lindo (m. 1990)
Children	1

Delroy George Lindo is an actor of English and American descent.

Lindo attended Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys after growing up in neighboring Eltham. He grew interested in acting as a child after performing in a school nativity play. Lindo and his mother relocated to Toronto, Ontario, when he was a youngster. They moved to San Francisco when he was 16. Lindo began his acting education at the American Conservatory Theater at the age of 24, graduating in 1979.

33. Nathan Stewart-Jarrett

Nathan Lloyd StewartJarrett	Information
Name	Nathan Lloyd Stewart-Jarrett
Date of Birth	4 December 1985
Nationality	British
Ethnicity	Afro-Caribbean descent
Birthplace	Wandsworth, South London
Alma Mater	Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
Occupation	Actor
Known For	Misfits, Utopia, Candyman (2021)
Films	The Comedian, War Book, Mope, Candyman (2021)
Theatre Work	Brixton Stories, The History Boys
Awards	Nominated for WhatsOnStage Award for Angels in America
Notable Series	Misfits, Utopia, Generation
Upcoming Series	Culprits
Notable Films	Dom Hemingway, Mope, Candyman (2021), Femme
Other Projects	Doctor Who, Four Weddings and a Funeral, The Trial of Christine Keeler, The Kid Who Would Be King, Dracula

Nathan Lloyd Stewart-Jarrett who is a British actor best known for his roles as Curtis Donovan in E4’s Misfits and Ian in Channel 4’s Utopia.

Stewart-Jarrett had his professional stage debut in Brixton Stories at the Lyric Hammersmith in a variety of roles, and he has also featured on stage in The History Boys. He appeared in the 2012 revival of Pitchfork Disney. He made his Misfits debut as Curtis Donovan in 2009. He was the show’s final remaining original Misfits cast member until he was written out during the fourth series in 2012. He appeared in the Utopia conspiracy thriller series.

34. Donald Faison

Donald Faison	Information
Name	Donald Adeosun Faison
Birthdate	June 22, 1974
Age	49
Place of Birth	New York City, U.S.
Occupation	Actor, Comedian
Best Known For	Leading role as Dr. Chris Turk in the ABC/NBC comedy-drama Scrubs
Filmography Highlights	Waiting to Exhale, Remember the Titans, Uptown Girls, Something New,
Notable TV Shows	Scrubs, The Exes
Other Achievements	Co-hosts the rewatch podcast Fake Doctors, Real Friends with Zach Braff

An American actor and comedian by the name of Donald Adeosun Faison.

His role as the witty Turk in the television medical drama “Scrubs” is what most people remember him for. He portrayed Murray, Dionne Davenport’s lover, in the TV series and the well-known movie “Clueless,” which starred Alicia Silverstone. Faison, a comedian by profession, manages to maintain a clean-shaven look with an unmatched level of finesse!

35. Jason Mitchell

Jason Mitchell	Information
Name	Jason Mitchell
Date of Birth	January 5, 1987 (age 36)
Birthplace	Würzburg, Germany
Nationality	American
Occupation	Actor
Years Active	2010–present
Career Breakthrough	Portraying rapper Eazy-E in “Straight Outta Compton” (2015)
Award Nominations	Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture for “Straight Outta Compton” Independent Spirit Robert Altman Award and Gotham Award for Outstanding Ensemble Performance for “Mudbound”
Notable Films	“Keanu” (2016) “The Disaster Artist” (2017) “Kong: Skull Island” (2017) “Detroit” (2017) “Mudbound” (2017) “Zola” (2021)
Television Roles	“Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams” (2018) “Forever” (2018) “The Chi” (2018-2019)
Misconduct Allegations	Accused of multiple allegations of misconduct leading to being fired from “The Chi” Dropped by several talent agencies
Legal Troubles	Arrested on April 22, 2020, for possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute and possession of a firearm by a felon

Jason Mitchell is an actor from the United States.

Mitchell made his cinematic debut as a 7-Eleven cashier in Texas Killing Fields in 2011. In 2014, he played Compton rapper Eazy-E in the film F. Straight Outta Compton is a biopic directed by Gary Gray. He was nominated for several accolades, including the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. In 2016, he appeared in Keanu, a film starring Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele, as well as Barack Obama’s Netflix biography.

36. Tone Bell

Tone Bell	Information
Full Name	Michael Anthony Bell II
Stage Name	Tone Bell
Birthdate	August 10, 1983
Age	39
Birthplace	Decatur, Georgia, U.S.
Occupation	Stand-up comedian, actor
Early Career	Taught first grade and worked on HBO’s Warm Springs production
Promotional Work	Engaged in various promo work and brand management in San Francisco
Comedy Career	Started doing open-mics at comedy clubs in Dallas
NBC Stand Up Win	Won the NBC Stand Up For Diversity Talent Search in 2012
TV Appearances	– NBC sitcom Whitney as “RJ” the bartender

Tone Bell, born Michael Anthony Bell II, is an American stand-up comedian and actor.

He won the NBC Stand Up For Diversity Talent Search, shortly after arriving to Los Angeles, and was given a development deal by the network. In the NBC sitcom Whitney, he played “RJ,” the bartender, and later as “Tedward” in the NBC sitcom Bad Judge. Bell has also been in VH1’s Single Ladies, Comedy Central’s Key and Peele, Mean It with Whitney Cummings, ELove !’s You, and Game Show Network’s Mind of a Man, as well as hosting the inaugural season of MTV’s hidden camera show Jerks with Cameras.

37. Elijah Kelly

Elijah Kelly	Information
Name	Elijah Kelley
Date of Birth	August 1, 1986
Birthplace	LaGrange, Georgia, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Actor, singer, dancer
Known For	Hairspray, Red Tails, The Butler, The Wiz Live!, The New Edition Story, Star
Education	Troup County High School
Early Career	Coca-Cola commercials, Mama Flora’s Family, church choir, gospel band
Notable Performances	Hairspray (2007), The Wiz Live! (2015), The New Edition Story (2017), Star
Philanthropy	Active contributor to various charitable organizations
Residence	Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Elijah Kelley is an American actor, singer, and dancer.

He was cast as musician Ricky Bell in the 2017 BET Biography Miniseries The New Edition Story. He was credited for his assistance in considering Luke James, a long-time musical associate of his, to audition for the makers of the miniseries to play bandmate Johnny Gill.

38. Kendrick Sampson

Kendrick Sampson	Information
Name	Kendrick Sampson
Date of Birth	March 8, 1988
Place of Birth	Houston, Texas, U.S.
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	Biracial
Occupation	Actor, Activist
Notable Works	The Vampire Diaries, Gracepoint, How to Get Away with Murder, The Flash, Insecure
Education	Elkins High School
Religion	Devout Christian
Production Company	Sampson Studios
Organization Founded	BLD PWR
Activism	Black Lives Matter, Social Justice, Health Advocacy

Kendrick Sampson is an activist and actor from the United States.

Sampson had taken music lessons as a child. At the age of ten, Sampson exhibited an interest in acting after seeing a Gap commercial. Sampson was referred to the Kim Terry Studio in Texas after finding an agency. While attending Elkins High School, he began acting in theater performances. Sampson is a committed Christian.

39. Rotimi

Rotimi	Information
Full Name	Olurotimi Akinosho
Date of Birth	November 30, 1988
Place of Birth	Maplewood, New Jersey, U.S.
Nationality	Nigerian-American
Ethnicity	Yoruba
Education	Northwestern University (Bachelor’s degree in Communication)
Occupations	Actor, Singer, Model
Acting Career	Notable roles: Darius Morrison on “Boss” and Andre Coleman on “Power”
Filmography	Silver screen debut in “Black Nativity” and “Imperial Dreams” at Sundance Film Festival
Music Career	Genre: Contemporary R&B, signed to G-Unit Records
Modelling	Lead model/spokesperson for T.I.’s AKOO Clothing
Relationship	Partner: Vanessa Mdee, engaged in December 2020
Children	First Child: Seven Adeoluwa Akinosho (born September 2021)

Rotimi is an American actor and singer whose real name is Olurotimi Akinosho Listen.

Rotimi auditioned for and received his first acting part on Boss as drug dealer Darius Morrison during his first acting trial. Rotimi also appeared in three episodes of Betrayal on ABC.

Rotimi made his feature film debut in Black Nativity. Following that, Rotimi starred in Imperial Dreams, which received “Best of NEXT” at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival.

Rotimi next appeared in the box office success Divergent. He also appeared in the 2016 film Deuces alongside Lance Gross and Larenz Tate.

40. Nicco Annan

Nicco Annan	Information
Name	Nicco Annan
Birthplace	Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	African American and Ghanaian
Occupation(s)	Actor, Dancer, Choreographer
Known For	Portrayal of Uncle Clifford in P-Valley
Education	State University of New York, Purchase (BFA)
Years Active	1998–present
Upbringing	Raised in the North End area of Detroit, Michigan
Passion for Acting	Explored improv and theater from a young age
Choreographer Experience	Hired as the choreographer in residence at the Yale School of Drama
Theater Experience	Performed in theater productions on and off-Broadway
Television Appearances	Claws, Shameless, This is Us, Snowfall
Breakthrough Role	Cast as Uncle Clifford in the play Pussy Valley by Katori Hall
P-Valley Series	Reprised the role of Uncle Clifford in the TV adaptation
Accolades	Received critical acclaim for his performance in P-Valley
Stage Role	Lead role in Hall’s play The Hot Wing King
Guest Judge	Appeared as a guest judge on season 2 of Legendary
Sexual Orientation	Openly gay

Nicco Annan is a dancer, choreographer, and actor from the United States. He is most known for his role as Uncle Clifford in the Starz drama series P-Valley, which is an adaptation of the Katori Hall play Pussy Valley, which Annan invented.

He has always aspired to be an actor and has studied improv and theater since he was a child. He joined a dance ensemble when he was 17 years old. Annan graduated from Cass Technical High School and went on to study drama at State University of New York-Purchase, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.

41. Alano Miller

Alano Miller	Information
Name	Alano Herberto Miller
Date of Birth	1980
Birthplace	Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	Cuban, Bahamian, and Jamaican descent
Education	Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Theater Arts and Film
Career Breakthrough	Role as Cato on the series “Underground”
Notable Film Role	“Loving” (2016)
Residence	Pasadena, California
Marital Status	Married to DeWanda Wise since 2009
Lifestyle	Vegan

Alano Herberto Miller is an actor from the United States. He is most recognized for his role as Cato on WGN America’s short-lived drama series Underground.

Miller’s film career began with All Wifed Out in 2012. Miller rose to prominence after appearing in the 2016 film Loving. He was nominated for the 48th NAACP Image Award to Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture in December 2016.

Miller now lives in Pasadena, California.

After three months of courtship, he married fellow actor DeWanda Wise on June 26, 2009. Miller and Wise are both vegan.

42. Arinzé Kene

Arinz Kene	Information
Name	Arinzé Mokwe Kene MBE
Occupation	Actor, Playwright
Nationality	Nigerian-born British
Birthdate	1987
Birthplace	Lagos, Nigeria
Residence	London, United Kingdom
Education	[Add educational background]
Career	– Notable Stage Productions: Simba in The Lion King, Daddy Cool, Been So Long, Suffocation, God’s Property, Misty, One Night in Miami, Get Up, Stand Up! (as Bob Marley)
Awards	Olivier Award nomination for Best Actor in a Musical (2022)
Notable Achievements	– Amateur kickboxing career with two national championships

Arinzé Mokwe Kene MBE is a British actress and dramatist of Nigerian origin.

Growing up, Kene was bullied and was urged to take kickboxing instruction. He began his amateur kickboxing career at the age of 16 and went on to win two national titles. He retired from kickboxing at the age of 21 to pursue a career in acting.

43. Morgan Freeman

Morgan Freeman	Information
Born	Morgan Porterfield Freeman Jr.
Date of Birth	June 1, 1937
Age	86
Place of Birth	Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Education	Broad Street High School
Occupations	Actor, Producer, Narrator
Years Active	1964–present
Organization	Revelations Entertainment
Spouses	Jeanette Adair Bradshaw (1967-1979), Myrna Colley-Lee (1984-2010)
Children	4
Notable Mention	Morgan Freeman’s voice from BBC Radio 4’s The Film Programme, September 12, 2008
Notable Accolades	Academy Awards (1 win, 5 nominations), Golden Globe Awards (1 win, 7 nominations), Screen Actors Guild Awards (1 win, 10 nominations)

The actor, filmmaker, and narrator Morgan Freeman is American. In addition to playing a number of parts in a wide range of cinema genres, he is well renowned for his unique deep voice.

In addition, he likes doing good. Initially named as the Grenada Relief Fund, he launched what is today called “Plan It.” Assisting individuals trying to survive after a natural disaster is how Freeman uses the funds donated. Additionally, he has started a robust pro-education for women campaign.

44. Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine

Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine	Information
Full Name	Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine
Date of Birth	1967
Place of Birth	Hanover, New Hampshire, U.S.
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	Ugandan
Education	University of Virginia (BA), New York University (MFA)
Years Active	1981–present
Notable Works	– “The Chi” (TV series)- “Blood Diamond” (film)
Awards	– Black Reel Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor (TV) – Nominee- Independent Spirit Robert Altman Award – Winner- Uganda Entertainment Award for Best Actor – Winner
Documentary	“Beware of Time” – Screened at the Pan African Film Festival and Black International Cinema
Playwright	One-man show “Biro” premiered at Uganda’s National Theatre and Joseph Papp Public Theater
Advocacy	Addresses topics like LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS through storytelling

Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine is a stage and cinema actor, dramatist, photographer, and documentarian from the United States.

Mwine’s first play, Biro, is a bare stage one-man piece about an HIV-positive Ugandan former rebel soldier who enters the US illegally for treatment. The play, which depicted the eponymous character’s 90-minute explanation to his lawyer about how he ended up in a Texas jail, opened in early 2003 at Uganda’s National Theatre. It was later performed in New York’s Joseph Papp Public Theater, as well as in Los Angeles, Seattle, London, and throughout Africa. Mwine completed the job in 2004 for several African leaders of state as well as then-UN General Secretary Kofi Annan.

45. Ludacris

Full Name	Christopher Brian Bridges
Date of Birth	September 11, 1977
Place of Birth	Champaign, Illinois, U.S.
Occupation	Rapper, actor, songwriter, record producer, record executive, aircraft pilot

Christopher Brian Bridges, better known as Ludacris, is a rapper, actor, record producer, and record executive from the United States.

He graduated from Banneker High School in Atlanta, Georgia in 1995. He studied music management at Georgia State University from 1998 to 1999. Ludacris’ parents are both African Americans, and he also has English and Native American ancestors who are more distant. He is related to late comedian Richard Pryor. Ludacris wrote his first rap song at the age of nine after moving to Atlanta, Georgia, and three years later joined an amateur rap group.

46. Terry Crews

Terry Crews	Information
Full Name	Terry Alan Crews
Date of Birth	July 30, 1968
Place of Birth	Flint, Michigan, U.S.
Occupation	Actor, Television Host, Former American Football Player
Famous Roles	Julius Rock in “Everybody Hates Chris” Terry Jeffords in “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”
Film Career	Notable films include “Friday After Next,” “White Chicks,” “Idiocracy,” “The Expendables” series, and “Rumble”
TV Career	Hosted “America’s Got Talent” Hosted “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire”
Activism	Advocate for women’s rights and active against sexism
Recognition	Named among Time Person of the Year in 2017 for speaking out during the MeToo movement
Football Career	Played as a defensive end and linebacker in the NFL for the Los Angeles Rams, San Diego Chargers, Washington Redskins
College Football	Attended Western Michigan University on an art scholarship before earning a full athletic scholarship for football
Transition to Acting	Moved to Los Angeles after retiring from the NFL to pursue an acting career
Breakout Roles	Friday After Next Everybody Hates Chris
Acting Style	Known for comedic roles and physical presence
Action Roles	Hale Caesar in “The Expendables” series President Camacho in “Idiocracy”
Voice Acting	Provided voice work for animations like “American Dad!” and “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2”
Reality TV Series	Starred in own reality series “The Family Crews” on BET
Personal Life	Married to Rebecca King since 1989 Four daughters, one son, and one grandchild
Memoir	Co-authored “Together: How Fame, Failure and Faith Transformed Our Lives” with his wife
Advocacy	Overcame a long-standing pornography addiction and speaks out about its impact
Personal Development	Enjoys reading personal development books, cites “The Master Key System” as a favorite

Terry Alan Crews is a former American football player, actor, television personality, and artist.

He attended Interlochen Arts Academy for a summer before enrolling in Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo on an art scholarship. He tried out for the football team after his freshman year and received a full athletic scholarship.

47. Jamie Foxx

Jamie Foxx	Information
Full Name	Jamie Foxx
Date of Birth	December 13, 1967
Birthplace	Terrell, Texas, U.S.
Occupations	Actor, Comedian, Singer
Career Breakthrough	Portrayal of Ray Charles in the film “Ray”
Awards	Academy Award, BAFTA, Screen Actors Guild Award, Golden Globe Award for Best Actor
Notable Films	Ray, Collateral, Django Unchained, Dreamgirls, Miami Vice, Baby Driver, Soul
Notable Songs	“Slow Jamz,” “Gold Digger,” “Blame It”
Musical Career	Two number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100, Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance
Albums	Unpredictable, Intuition, Best Night of My Life, Hollywood: A Story of a Dozen Roses
Television Show	Host and executive producer of the Fox game show “Beat Shazam”
Autobiography	Act Like You Got Some Sense
Family Background	Son of Darrell Bishop and Louise Annette Talley Dixon
Upbringing	Raised in a racially segregated community
Musical Talents	Piano player, part-time pianist and choir leader
Education	Studied musical and performing arts composition
Comedy Career	Featured player on “In Living Color,” own sitcom “The Jamie Foxx Show”
Film Debut	Comedy film “Toys”
Dramatic Breakthrough	Role in Oliver Stone’s “Any Given Sunday”
Collaborations	Worked with Twista, Kanye West, Ludacris, Field Mob, and more
Hollywood Walk of Fame	Received a star in September 2007

Jamie Foxx, born Eric Marlon Bishop, is an American actor, comedian, and singer.

Foxx began playing the piano at the age of five. He grew up in a conservative Baptist household and was a part-time pianist and choir director at Terrell’s New Hope Baptist Church as a youngster. As a third grader, his inherent ability for cracking jokes was on display when his teacher used Jamie as a reward: if the class behaved well, Foxx would tell them jokes. He went to Terrell High School, where he excelled academically and played basketball and football. Jamie’s dream was to play for the Dallas Cowboys, as he was the first player in school history to throw for 1,000 yards.

48. Corbin Bleu

Corbin Bleu	Information
Full Name	Corbin Bleu Reivers
Date of Birth	February 21, 1989
Place of Birth	Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Actor, Singer
Education	Los Angeles County High School for the Arts Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts
Claim to Fame	Leading role as Chad Danforth in the High School Musical trilogy
Notable Films	Jump In! (2007) To Write Love on Her Arms (2015) The Little Engine That Could (2011)
Broadway Performances	In the Heights (2010) Godspell (2012)
Music Career	Debut Album: Another Side (2007) Signed with Ghostlight Records for Broadway soundtrack music distribution
Family	Father: David Reivers (Actor) Mother: Martha (née Callari)
Early Life	Started appearing in television commercials at a young age Studied dance (ballet and jazz)
Additional Achievements	Starred in The Beautiful Life: TBL (2009) and Free Style (2009) Competed in Dancing with the Stars

Corbin Bleu Reivers, commonly known as Corbin Bleu, is an American singer and actor.

Corbin appeared in his first professional theater show off Broadway, at The Town Hall, when he was six years old. Scott Siegel produced, wrote, and hosted this three-concert series, which took place over one weekend and included a homage to David Merrick. In the movie Tiny Tim is Dead, Corbin Bleu plays an abandoned homeless mute.

49. Damon Wayans Jr.

Damon Wayans Jr	Information
Full Name	Damon Kyle Wayans Jr.
Date of Birth	November 18, 1982
Age	40 years old
Birthplace	Huntington, Vermont, U.S.
Occupation	Actor, Comedian
Known For	Starring as Brad Williams in “Happy Endings” and Coach in “New Girl”
Film Debut	“Blankman” (1994)
Notable Films	“Let’s Be Cops” (2014)
Family	Son of Damon Wayans, nephew of Keenen Ivory Wayans
Marriage	Married to Samara Saraiva since 2016
Children	Two sons and two daughters

Damon Kyle Wayans Jr. is a comedian and actor from the United States.

Wayans made his cinematic debut in 1994, as Young Kevin in his father’s feature picture Blankman. He then starred as John, one of Junior’s buddies, on his father’s sitcom My Wife and Kids. He then became a staff writer for the show. In fact, Wayans Jr. was partially modeled on the character of Junior.

50. Drake

Drake	Information
Full Name	Aubrey Drake Graham
Date of Birth	October 24, 1986
Age	36
Nationality	Canadian
Occupation	Rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, businessman
Popular Music Genres	Hip hop, R&B, pop rap, pop, trap
Notable Achievements	– Popularized singing and R&B sensibilities in hip hop
Acting Career	– Starred as Jimmy Brooks in the TV series Degrassi: The Next Generation
Entrepreneurial Ventures	– Founder of OVO Sound record label
Philanthropic Contributions	– Contribution to instilling confidence and representation for disabled youth through involvement with Wheelchair 4 Kids
Dual Citizenship	United States and Canada
Education	– Attended a Jewish day school and had a bar mitzvah
Family	– Father: Dennis Graham (African-American Catholic drummer)

Drake rose to prominence as a rapper after signing with Young Money Entertainment. You’ll be surprised to learn that the owner of this record label is another well-known senior of Drake’s – veteran male rapper Lil Wayne.

The 35-year-old singer, composer, and actor may have had a rocky start in the entertainment industry. Nonetheless, his outstanding performance in the groundbreaking television series “Degrassi: The Next Generation” catapulted him to the top of the industry.

Everyone wishes to be as successful as Drake, who rose from a reserved adolescent to a powerful young man. He is at the top of our list because of his ethereal voice and impeccable appearance.