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First Black actor to be nominated for Best Actor. 1963. Lilies of the Field. Homer Smith. Won. First Black man to win a competitive Oscar. First Bahamian to win Best Actor. First Black actor to receive two acting nominations (Best Actor). Youngest Black actor to win Best Actor (age 37).
Ruby Dandridge. Vivian Dandridge. Leila Danette. Altovise Davis. Cassi Davis. Henrietta Vinton Davis. Lex Scott Davis. Lynn Davis (singer) Viola Davis.
Taraji Penda Henson ( / təˈrɑːdʒi / tə-RAH-jee; born September 11, 1970) is an American actress. She has received several accolades, including a Golden Globe Award as well as nominations for an Academy Award, a Tony Award and six Emmy Awards (including four Primetime Emmy Awards nominations). In 2016 and 2024, Time named Henson one of the ...
Out of the 27 nominated performances, 22 went on to earn Academy Award nominations or wins. Octavia Spencer is the most nominated in this category with 3 nominations. Whoopi Goldberg, Jennifer Hudson, Mo'Nique, Octavia Spencer, Viola Davis, Regina King, Ariana DeBose, Angela Bassett, and Da’Vine Joy Randolph have won in this category.
Cedric the Entertainer, actor and comedian. Wyatt Cenac, (African-American Father) Amanda and Samuel Chambers, early members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Utah. Chance The Rapper, rapper. Ray Charles, actor. Dave Chappelle, actor and comedian. Don Cheadle, actor. Judy Cheeks, singer.
List of Iranian actresses. List of Italian actresses. List of Japanese actresses. List of Kannada film actresses. List of Mexican actresses. List of Nepalese actresses. List of Pakistani actresses. List of Taiwanese actresses. List of Tamil film actresses.
Full list. Viola Davis ( / vaɪˈoʊlə / vy-OH-lə; born August 11, 1965) [1] is an American actress and film producer. Known for her work across screen and stage, her accolades include both the Triple Crown of Acting and the EGOT. [a] Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2012 and 2017.
Megan Whitney Boone (born April 29, 1983) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as FBI agent and profiler Elizabeth Keen on the NBC drama series The Blacklist. [1] [2] She had a recurring role in Law & Order: LA and an episodic appearance in Blue Bloods.