Black Men

1. Anthony Welsh

Anthony Welsh was born on July 5, 1983 in London, England, UK. He is an actor, known for The Flatshare (2022), Bob Marley: One Love (2024) and Starred Up (2013).

Charles Michael Davis is an American actor, director, model and photographer from Dayton, Ohio.. He was born on December 1st, 1984 to an African American father and Filipino mother. Charles got his start with the talent agency Actors, Models, and Talent for Christ (AMTC). As an actor, he is best ...

3. Chance Perdomo

Actor | Gen V

Chance Perdomo was born on October 19, 1996 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was an actor, known for Gen V (2023), After We Fell (2021) and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2018). He died on March 29, 2024 in New York, USA.

4. Aldis Hodge

Actor | Black Adam

Aldis Hodge is a SAG Award-winning actor, who has built a dynamic career as a versatile performer shining in roles in both film and television. Hodge is perhaps best known for his role as Noah in the WGN hit series Underground (2016), starring alongside Jurnee Smollett and Christopher Meloni. ...

5. Demetrius Grosse

Actor | Rampage

Demetrius Grosse is an award-winning American actor and producer. Demetrius recently starred in the upcoming feature POSSUM TROT for Angel Studios. He recently shot the ABC pilot AVALON executive produced by David E. Kelley, and he recently shot the ABC Pilot INSIGHT executive produced by Kay ...

6. Idris Elba

Actor | Beasts of No Nation

An only child, Idrissa Akuna Elba was born and raised in London, England. His father, Winston, is from Sierra Leone and worked at Ford Dagenham; his mother, Eve, is from Ghana and had a clerical duty. Idris attended school in Canning Town, where he first became involved in acting, before he dropped...

7. Henry Simmons

Actor | Cherish the Day

Henry Simmons was born in Stamford, Connecticut, one of three children to Aurelia, a school teacher, and Henry Simmons, Sr., an IRS agent. One of his sisters is his twin. Simmons earned a basketball scholarship at Franklin Pierce College in New Hampshire. He graduated with a business degree and ...

8. Method Man

Actor | How High

Award-winning actor, producer, musician, and entrepreneur Cliff "Method Man" Smith, has been forging an extraordinary and unparalleled path across all mediums since he first entered the scene 30 years ago.

Smith currently stars as 'Attorney Davis MacLean' opposite Mary J. Blige in the worldwide hit ...

9. Dave East

Soundtrack | Monsters and Men

Dave East is known for Monsters and Men (2018), Monster (2018) and Elementary (2012).

10. Wilson Mbomio

Actor | The Witcher

Wilson Mbomio is known for The Witcher (2019), Dickensian (2015) and Hunter Street (2017).

11. Royce Pierreson

Actor | Murdered by My Boyfriend

Royce Pierreson was born on April 1, 1989 in Saltash, Cornwall, England, UK. He is an actor and producer, known for Murdered by My Boyfriend (2014), Line of Duty (2012) and The Irregulars (2021).

12. Brian A. Prince

Actor | The Predator

Brian A. Prince is known for The Predator (2018), Black Panther (2018) and Captain America: Civil War (2016).

13. Lyriq Bent

Actor | Acrimony

After graduating college with high honors, Lyriq Bent originally began his career as a Computer Graphic Technician. Bent's plans, however, were short-lived as he decided to take up acting on a dare. Since then, his career has gained considerable momentum with numerous film and television ...

14. D.B. Woodside

Actor | Lucifer

David Bryan Woodside (born July 25, 1969) is an American actor. He is best known for his television roles as the bass singer Melvin Franklin in The Temptations, Robin Wood in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Malcolm Franks in Single Ladies, Dr. Joseph Prestridge in Parenthood, the angel Amenadiel in ...

15. Chadwick Boseman

Actor | Black Panther

Chadwick Boseman was an American actor. He is known for his portrayal of T'Challa / Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe from 2016 to 2019, particularly in Black Panther (2018), and for his starring roles as several pioneering Americans, Jackie Robinson in 42 (2013), James Brown in Get on...

16. Martins Imhangbe

Actor | Bridgerton

Martins Imhangbe is known for Bridgerton (2020) and The Tragedy of King Richard the Second (2019).

17. Eka Darville

Actor | Jessica Jones

Eka Darville was born on April 11, 1989 in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. He is an actor, known for Jessica Jones (2015), Her Smell (2018) and The Sapphires (2012).

18. Tom Brittney

Actor | Grantchester

Tom Brittney was born on October 26, 1990 in Gravesend, Kent, England, UK. He is an actor and producer, known for Grantchester (2014), Make Me Famous (2020) and UnREAL (2015).

19. Henderson Wade

Actor | Extant

Henderson Wade is a proud native of Washington, DC and graduate of Syracuse University. Next he can be seen regularly as "Matt Cable" on DC Universe's "Swamp Thing" and most recently he appeared as "Hunter" on ABC's "A Million Little Things". His other credits include "Riverdale" (The CW), "The ...

20. David Olusoga

Producer | History of Now: The Story of the Noughties

David Olusoga is known for History of Now: The Story of the Noughties (2010), Timeshift (2002) and Namibia Genocide and the Second Reich (2005).

21. B.J. Britt

Actor | Peaceful Warrior

B.J. Britt was born on April 20, 1982 in Wilson, North Carolina, USA. He is an actor, known for Peaceful Warrior (2006), Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013) and Vampires Suck (2010).

22. Daniel Sunjata

Actor | One for the Money

Daniel Sunjata (born Daniel Sunjata Condon on December 30, 1971) is an American actor who performs in film, television and theater. He is best known for his role as "Franco Rivera" in the FX television series, Rescue Me (2004). Sunjata also starred as "Paul Briggs" in USA Network's series, Graceland...

23. Jordan Calloway

Actor | Black Lightning

Jordan Calloway was born on October 18, 1990 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Black Lightning (2018), Riverdale (2017) and Countdown (2019).

24. Jaiden Kaine

Actor | The Vampire Diaries

Jaiden Kaine is a SAG/AFTRA award-winning actor, who has built a dynamic career as a versatile performer shining in roles in both film and television. Kaine is perhaps best known for his role as Beau in the CW's hit series The Vampire Diaries (2016), starring alongside Ian Somerhalder and Paul ...

25. Craig Robinson

Actor | This Is the End

Craig Robinson is an African-American actor, singer, musician and comedian who is known for portraying Darryl Philbin from The Office, LeVar Brown from The Cleveland Show, Doug Judy from Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Cookie from Shrek Forever After, himself from This Is The End, and Nick Webber-Agnew from ...

26. Stephen Bishop

Actor | Moneyball

Stephen C. Bishop is an American actor and retired baseball player. Bishop attended the University of California, Riverside, where he played baseball for the Highlanders from 1991-1992. After college he signed a free agent contract with the Atlanta Braves and played in 20 games for Atlanta's ...

27. Jonathan Majors

Actor | The Harder They Fall

Jonathan graduated from the Yale School of Drama with an MFA in acting. Jonathan is a recipient of the National Society of Arts and Letters (NSAL) National Drama Competition. Jonathan made his screen debut starring in the ABC miniseries "When We Rise" and has since landed strong roles, cementing ...

28. Bertram Williams Jr.

Actor | 100 Lives

Bertram Williams Jr. is known for 100 Lives (2009), P-Valley (2020) and Cast Black Talent Virtual Reading Series (2020).

29. Tyler Lepley

Actor | Harlem

Tyler Lepley was born on March 24, 1987 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He is an actor, known for Harlem (2021), Baggage Claim (2013) and The Haves and the Have Nots (2013).

30. Wade Allain-Marcus

Actor | Insecure

Wade Allain-Marcus is known for Insecure (2016), French Dirty (2015) and Brooklyn's Finest (2009).

31. Isaiah Mustafa

Actor | It Chapter Two

Isaiah Mustafa was born on February 11, 1974 in Portland, Oregon, USA. He is an actor and director, known for It Chapter Two (2019), Shadowhunters (2016) and Horrible Bosses (2011). He has been married to Lisa Mitchell since May 26, 2018.

32. Adebowale Adedayo

Actor | Day of Destiny

Adebowale Adedayo is known for Day of Destiny (2021), Késárí the King (2023) and Brotherhood (2022).

33. Wood Harris

Actor | Remember the Titans

Harris was born Sherwin David Harris in Chicago, Illinois, to John and Mattie Harris. However, he works under his nickname, "Wood". Attended New York University Graduate Acting Program at the Tisch School. Has performed in many films and various stage productions including plays by August Wilson, ...

34. Mekhi Phifer

Actor | ER

Mekhi Phifer was born in Harlem, Manhattan, and was raised by his mother, Rhoda, a high school teacher. Phifer's acting career began when he auditioned at an open casting call for director Spike Lee's Clockers (1995) and was selected for the leading role. Working alongside Harvey Keitel and Delroy ...

35. Siddiq Saunderson

Actor | Wu-Tang: An American Saga

Siddiq Saunderson is known for Wu-Tang: An American Saga (2019), Messiah (2020) and Boomerang (2019).

36. Shameik Moore

Actor | Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Born in Atlanta of Jamaican descent, Shameik Moore booked his first lead role of Malcolm in Rick Famuyiwa's Dope (2015), produced by Forest Whitaker and Nina Yang Bongiovi. The film, which is narrated by Forest Whitaker, also stars Tony Revolori, Kiersey Clemons, Zoë Kravitz, Kimberly Elise and A$...

37. John Boyega

Actor | Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens

John Boyega is a British actor, known for playing Finn in Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015). Boyega rose to prominence in his native United Kingdom for his role of Moses in the 2011 sci-fi comedy film Attack the Block (2011), before attaining international recognition for his work ...

38. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II

Actor | Aquaman

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is an American actor. He portrayed David Kane, the Black Manta in the DC Extended Universe Aquaman films and Bobby Seale in the Netflix historical legal drama The Trial of the Chicago 7. For his portrayal of Cal Abar in the HBO limited series Watchmen, he won a Primetime Emmy ...

39. James Black

Actor | Soldier

A onetime professional football player for the Cleveland Browns, James has always had a passion for the arts and pursued his passion even while playing for the Browns for two years as a running back. He also played for the Canadian team, The Ottawa Rough Riders.

Many recall James as the security ...

40. Aaron Cobham

Actor | The Spanish Princess

Aaron Cobham was born in Manchester, Lancashire, England, UK. Aaron is an actor, known for The Spanish Princess (2019), Midsomer Murders (1997) and Cold Feet (1997).

41. LaRoyce Hawkins

Actor | Chicago P.D.

LaRoyce Hawkins was born and raised in the south Chicago suburb, Harvey, Illinois. He is an actor and creative best known for his longtime role as Officer Kevin Atwater on the NBC hit drama Chicago P.D. He also has a recurring role on the HBO Max comedy series South Side and featured in the BET+ ...

42. Calvin Lockhart

Actor | Predator 2

Bahamian-born Calvin Lockhart first caught moviegoers' attention in the supercharged urban films Cotton Comes to Harlem (1970) and Halls of Anger (1970) before becoming a fairly steady fixture in the "blaxploitation" movies of the early-to-mid-1970s.

Born Bert Cooper to a large family in Nassau on ...

43. Leon

Actor | Cool Runnings

2022 is shaping up to be another breakout year for Leon! Leon is starring in the action movie "A Day to Die" opposite Bruce Willis and Frank Grillo in theaters March 2022. Leon can be seen in the Show:me Drama "City on A Hill". In 2020 Leon starred in Hallmark's #1 movie of the year, "Time for Us ...

44. Ernie Hudson

Actor | Ghostbusters

As a child growing up in Benton Harbor, Michigan, Ernie Hudson wrote short stories, poems and songs, always thinking that his words might one day come to life on stage. After a short stint in the Marine Corps, he moved to Detroit where he became the resident playwright at Concept East, the oldest ...

45. Tongayi Chirisa

Actor | The Jim Gaffigan Show

Tongayi Chirisa was born in Harare, Zimbabwe. He is an actor and producer, known for The Jim Gaffigan Show (2015), iZombie (2015) and Wolfenstein: The New Order (2014).

46. Chris Tucker

Actor | Rush Hour 2

At one point in time, Chris Tucker was the highest-paid actor in Hollywood.

Tucker was born in Atlanta, Georgia, to Mary Louise (Bryant) and Norris Tucker, who owned a janitorial service. After graduating from high school, Tucker made a change to move to Hollywood from Georgia to pursue a career in ...

47. Trevante Rhodes

Actor | Moonlight

Trevante Nemour Rhodes is an American actor. He won several accolades and achieved recognition in 2016 for his performance as Chiron in the Academy Award-winning film Moonlight. In his youth, he was an accomplished track and field sprinter, winning a gold medal at the Pan American Junior Athletics ...

48. Nathan Owens

Actor | 9-1-1: Lone Star

Nathan Owens, who is from the San Francisco Bay area of California, was born on March 9, 1984. He began his career with modeling. He has appeared in several issues of GQ and in many commercial/print campaigns for the Gap, Polo, Izod and Sperry. He has the distinction of being the second ...

49. Ncuti Gatwa

Actor | Barbie

Ncuti Gatwa was born on October 15, 1992 in Nyarugenge, Kigali, Rwanda. He is an actor, known for Barbie (2023), Sex Education (2019) and The Last Letter from Your Lover (2021).

50. Colman Domingo

Actor | Lincoln

In 2023, Mr. Domingo was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Play as a producer for the Pulitzer Prize winning play Fat Ham. Colman won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor Drama for his role as Ali in the HBO series Euphoria. Domingo has been honored with the inaugural Denver Film ...

51. Christopher Meyer

Actor | General Hospital

Christopher Meyer was born on October 16, 1996 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He is an actor, known for General Hospital (1963), iZombie (2015) and Wayward Pines (2015).

52. David Harewood

Actor | Blood Diamond

David Harewood was born on December 8, 1965 in Birmingham, England, UK. He is an actor and director, known for Blood Diamond (2006), The Merchant of Venice (2004) and Supergirl (2015). He has been married to Kirsty Handy since February 26, 2013. They have two children.

53. Da'Vinchi

Actor | The Way Back

Da'Vinchi, born Abraham D. Juste, is a Haitian-American actor with a magnetic charm. Starting his career in NYC as a spoken word artist and rapper, he quickly fell into the acting realm. Studying the craft under one of his mentors Marc John Jeffries, Da'Vinchi booked Marvel's Jessica Jones, and ...

54. Djimon Hounsou