Hollywood has always shown its best, whether it is the pictures, music, theater, or actors. We always admire the actors and actresses who have contributed to Hollywood films and theatre. Whether they are the 80’s actresses or famous black actors, all of them have done a commendable job. In today’s blog, we are exploring some of the best black actors of the fraternity till date.
In the initial years of the Hollywood industry, black actors were always given a minor roles. They were never given a chance to be in the limelight and perform. However, as we say, ‘time changes everything,’ the black male actors are acknowledging now.
Their tremendous input and dedication force the stereotypical culture of Hollywood to bow down in front of them. Now, the Hollywood family is proud to have such incredible black actors in the industry who have been performing great since the last decade.
So, today we collect some of the outstanding black male actors of Hollywood who have done their best in all their films and projects. Let us see who those personalities are. They have not just done a commendable job but have also been an inspiration to all the people out there.
7 Famous Black Actors
1. Samuel L. Jackson
Hollywood Debut: 1972
Samuel L. Jackson is a very popular American Gabonese Actor and filmmaker. All the films he has acted in have received tremendous love and popularity from the audience worldwide. He gained popularity and fame after working in Juice (1992), True Romance (1993), Fresh in 1994, and Jurassic Park (1993).
He is very famous for acting in Pulp Fiction (1994), Unbreakable (2000), Jackie Brown (1997), and The Hateful Eight (2015).
Awards and Nomination: Samuel won the Pulp Fiction in 1994, Best Supporting Actor in 2013, Best WTF Moment in 1994, and he was nominated for Awards and Nomination in 2005 as well.
2. Lauren John Fishburne III
Hollywood Debut: 1975
The Great American Actor, producer, and screenwriter, Lauren John Fishburne III, was born on July 30, 1961. He is an outstanding actor who is top-rated and a respected personality in the Hollywood Industry.
No matter what, he started with acting in theaters and was featured for the first time in 1972. Later he became such a marvelous actor and screenwriter.
He is very popular for his acting in Two Trains Running in 1992 and TriBeCa in 1993. He appeared for the 1995 film, Oliver Parker, adapted from the Shakespeare Play.
Awards and Nomination: Fishburne III won the Saturn Award in 2015, MTV Movie Award in 2000, Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019, and the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Television Movie or Mini-Series in 1998 for his tremendous works.
3. Morgan Freeman
Hollywood Debut: 1964
Morgan Freeman is the famous American actor, narrator, and director who have been a great inspiration to all those famous black male actors who wanted to perceive Hollywood. He has been a wonderful actor all of his life. Also, he has done a tremendous job in all his films.
He is popularly known for acting in, Driving Miss Daisy in 1989, Amistad in 1997, and the famous tv series The Dark Knight Trilogy from 2005 to 2012.
Awards and Nomination: Morgan has won The 60th Academy Award in 1987, the 82nd Academy Awards in 2009, and the Best Actor Award for Driving Miss Daisy in 1994.
4. Anthony Mackie
Hollywood Debut: 2002
Anthony Mackie, one of the famous black actors, is very popularly known for acting in the famous television series Broadway. He made his film debut with Eminem’s 8 Mile in the year 2002.
After performing in the famous and popular project Brother to Brother, he achieved his fame. He was also nominated for the Independent Spirit Award.
Anthony gained global fame and recognition after he played the role of Sam Wilson/Captain America in the very popular Marvel Cinematic Universe. His popular projects were HBO TV All the Way and the character of Takeshi Kovacs in Altered Carbon, a Netflix original series.
Awards and Nomination: He won the Gotham Independent Film Award in 2009, Black Reel Awards and AAFCA Awards in 2010, and MTV Movie & TV Awards in 2021 for Best Hero and Best Duo.
5. Lakeith Stanfield
Hollywood Debut:2008
LaKeith Lee Standfield is a famous American musician and actor. He made his feature debut in the film industry with the drama film Short Term 12 in 2013.
He has received tremendous fame, admiration, and popularity for his acting in Selma (2014), Snowden in 2016, Straight Outta Compton in 2015, and Judas and the Black Messiah in 2021.
Standfield has portrayed the leading roles in “Getting Out (2017), Dope (2015), “Uncut Gems” in 2019, and “The Photograph” in 2020. He is one of those young actors who have shown outstanding dedication and hard work towards their work and projects.
Awards and Nominations: Lakeith Stanfield won the Chicago International Film Festival in 2014 and was nominated for Screen Actors Guild Awards to Get Out (2018) and Atlanta (2019).
6. Daniel Kaluuya
Hollywood Debut: 2006
Daniel Kaluuya is a famous British actor. He is one of the young Black actors male who has attained popularity. Also, he is popularly known for playing the role of Posh Kenneth in the two seasons of the series Skins.
He was very popular after acting in Psychoville, a dark comedy from the late 200’s to the early 2010s. His tremendous work in the BBC horror film The Fades and Black Mirror is unforgettable.
His role as “Agent Colin Tucker ” the famous action spy movie Johnny English Reborn in 2011 was one of the most admired ones.
Awards and Nominations: He won the Best Actor award in 2017, Evening Stand Award for Outstanding Newcomer in 2010, Rising Star Award in 2018, and Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Judas and the Black Messiah in 2021.
7. Kelvin Harrison Jr.
Hollywood Debut: 2013
Kelvin Harrison Jr. is a famous American actor. He is young, talented, and one of the most famous black actors in Hollywood. He started his Hollywood career with minor and side roles.
His first two debut films were 12 Years a Slave and Ender’s Game in the year 2013. He gained his popularity in the year 2017 when he did the film It Comes at Night and in the year 2019, he became very popular with his role as a Luce.
Kelvin Harrison is one of the youngest black actors who has achieved so much popularity. With the help of the entire cast and crew, and his dedication towards his projects, Kelvin gained popularity in such a short period of time.
Awards and nomination: Kelvin Harrison Jr. was nominated for British Academy Film Awards for the Rising Star in the year 2019. He won the Screen Actors Guild Awards for his Outstanding Performance in The Trial of the Chicago 7 this year (2021).
8. Denzel Washington
9. Will Smith
10. Sidney Poitier
11. Forest Whitaker
12. Eddie Murphy
13. Jamie Foxx
14. Cuba Gooding Jr.
15. Wesley Snipes
16. Billy Dee Williams
17. Chadwick Boseman
18. Don Cheadle
19. Ving Rhames
20. Michael B. Jordan
21. James Earl Jones
22. Larenz Tate
23. Jeffrey Wright
24. Forest Whitaker
25. Terry Crews
The Conclusion:
All the famous black actors in Hollywood have proven that their skin can never stop them from shining bright in the crowd. Undoubtedly, the above black actors have made a tremendous contribution to the Hollywood industry.
They have even created milestones and turned out to inspire their fans and followers incredibly All these successful actors prove that no matter how stiff the competition you have to face if your dedication and hard work are real, you can achieve all heights.
