-The Last King of Scotland Farm (2011) and Daddy's Little Girls (2007). The Chicago-born entertainer and one-time secretary was raised in Racine Actress | Born in Frankfurt, Germany; Jessica always had a passion for entertaining. In the fall of 2020, she starred in J.J. Abrams, Jordan Peele and Misha Green's critically acclaimed drama for HBO, "Lovecraft Country." She is of African American and Native American descent and is proud of her heritage. She was previously married Cassi Davis was born on July 31, 1964 in Holly Springs, Mississippi, USA. Stephanie Courtney: This actor plays the infamous Flo in Progressive Insurance commercials. She's the sixth of seven siblings and holds a BS in Liberal Arts from Auburn University. Deeds (2002) and The Brothers (2001). Taral Hicks, Nancy Wilson, Jayne Kennedy and Paula Kelly definitely would've made this list, unfortunately there are no photos of them on their IMDb pages. Competition for Otezla (Psoriasis) includes Taltz (Psoriasis), COSENTYX (Psoriasis), HUMIRA [Psoriasis], Tremfya, Stelara (Psoriasis) and the other brands in the Pharmaceutical & Medical: Rx: Psoriasis, Skin & Nails industry. -The Dead Girl Her early life hinted at her future career. They divorced after only a few months of marriage. Zarinah Reed is known for Snowfall (2017) and Insecure (2016). She was previously married Born in Los Angeles in 1964, Theresa Randle began her performing career by studying dance (traditional, modern, jazz) and comedy. At fourteen she recorded her first record, "Stop Don't Worry 'Bout It" which Tyra Banks was born on December 4, 1973 in Los Angeles, California, USA. This led to a Whitney Elizabeth Houston was born into a musical family on 9 August 1963, in Newark, New Jersey, the daughter of gospel star Cissy Houston (ne Emily Lee Drinkard) and John Russell Houston, Jr., and cousin of singing star Dionne Warwick.She began singing in the choir at her church, The New Hope Sanaa Lathan, the daughter of Actress Eleanor McCoy and Director Stan Lathan, was raised in both New York City and Los Angeles. Thelma/BernNadette and the Evans Nichelle Nichols was one of 10 children born to parents Lishia and Samuel Nichols in Robbins, Illinois, a Chicago suburb. Katie Amis - IMDb. Her mother left later in order Vanessa Lynne Williams was born on March 18, 1963 in Tarrytown, Greenburgh, New York and raised in Millwood, New Castle, New York to Helen Williams & Milton Williams, both music teachers. Jurnee Smollett is an award-winning actress and activist of rare talent and conviction. -Diary of a Mad Black Woman When she was 10 years old, she and her family moved to the Dominican Republic, where they would live for LisaRaye McCoy-Misick was born September 23, 1967 in Chicago, Illinois. 1. Kara Brock was born on March 29th in Long Beach, California, USA as Kara Denean Brock. She studied acting at Howard University and began her Hollywood career in guest roles on several television shows before making her breakthrough in Baby Boy (2001). Audra McDonald was born on July 3, 1970 in Berlin, Germany as Audra Ann McDonald. She grew up in Brooklyn, New York and began her career on Broadway. She was Alexandra Shipp is known for her role as the iconic mohawked super heroine 'Storm' in Twentieth Century Fox's X-Men: Apocalypse (2016), directed by Bryan Singer. Her most memorable role was on the television series All My Children (1970). She broke into the business with a pair of guest roles on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show (1984) In 1993, Rachel moved to L.A.; she then appeared in the rap parody CB4 (1993) with Chris Rock. British actress Naomie Harris was born in London, England, the only child of television scriptwriter Lisselle Kayla. She is known for The Players Club (1998), Martin (1992) and Sex Ain't Love (2014). -The Pursuit of Happyness She has an older sister, Kidada Jones, and five half-siblings by her father's other relationships. Anais Granofsky was born on May 14, 1973 in Springfield, Ohio. Sanaa pursued studies at the University of Rosie Perez was born in Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York City, to Lydia Perez and Ismael Serrano, a merchant marine. -For Colored Girls Donna Biscoe was born on September 30, 1955 in Fort Benning, Georgia, USA. They separated before she was born, and Harris was raised by her mother and has no relationship with her father. She has two boys Liam (b. August 2004) and Rio (b. She has been married to Tariq Walker since January 2020. She is an actress and producer, known for EastEnders (1985), Intergalactic Combat (2007) and Boulevard Zen (2009). She was named by her godmother, who claimed she saw a vision of Alfre's name written out in gold letters. Upon graduation from New York City's High School Actress | Under the prodding of her mother, Dorothy and her sister Vivian Dandridge began performing publicly, usually in Meagan Monique Good was born on 8 August 1981 in Panorama City, California, USA, to Tyra Wardlow-Doyle, who worked as her manager, and Leondis "Leon" Good, an LAPD officer. Captivating, gifted, and sensational, Angela Bassett's presence has been felt in theaters and on stages and television screens throughout the world. She is the youngest of ten children. She graduated from Fordham University in 1992, and went on to earn a master's degree in journalism from New York University before shifting to an acting career. Adepero Oduye hails from Brooklyn, New York City by way of Nigeria. -Avatar. In 1997 at age 26, she began Robin Simone Givens was born on November 27, 1964 in New York City, to Ruth (Newby) and Reuben Givens. She has been married to Sam Behrens since December 31, 1989. She is a producer and writer, known for D.E.B.S. Reply . In September 2009, Rose announced plans to launch her own line of eye wear. Sharon Leal is a military brat. This intrigued Nicole Ari Parker Kodjoe is an American actress and model. She has been married to Jessica Betts since August 29, 2020. She has been married to Roderick Plummer since July 26, 2001. Later she became a chorus girl on Lonette McKee's career began in the music industry in hometown Detroit, Michigan as a child prodigy, where she began playing keyboards composing music and lyrics, singing and performing professionally at a young age. Aasha became an expert at switching schools during her second Abbey Lincoln was born on August 6, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Pam has been a major African-American star from the early 1970s. She is an actress, known for One on One (2001), Recovery Road (2016) and Love & Basketball (2000). She is an actress, known for Top Five (2014), E! She was previously married to Robb Vallier. Annette Young is known for Two Sides (2015). Published on July 10, 2015. She is an actress, known for Black Snake Moan (2006), The Blind Side (2009) and The Butler (2013). She is an actress and producer, known for Spy Hard (1996), B*A*P*S (1997) and Fist of the North Star (1995). Kitt's mother was a sharecropper of African-American and Cherokee Native American descent. After numerous stand-up performances, she took a leap forward with one of the starring roles in The Parkers ( Soundtrack | Then she started guest-starring on series like The Parent 'Hood (1995), Paula Patton was born in Los Angeles, California, to Joyce (Vanraden) and Charles Patton. She also landed another pair of guest spots on the HBO Halle Maria Berry was born Maria Halle Berry on August 14, 1966 in Cleveland, Ohio and raised in Bedford, Ohio to Judith Ann (Hawkins), a psychiatric nurse, and Jerome Jesse Berry, a hospital attendant. She was previously married to Arthur Jennifer Kate Hudson was born on September 12, 1981 in Chicago, Illinois to Darnell Donerson (ne Hudson) & Samuel Simpson. La Perla Expertly Crafted Luxury Italian Lingerie, Sleepwear & Swimwear, Made by Women, for Women. Oprah Winfrey - 68 Years. Captivating, gifted, and sensational, Angela Bassett's presence has been felt in theaters and on stages and television screens throughout the world. This is the top 50 Black Actresses of All Time. With over 50 film and television Sharisse Jackson was born on August 31, 1976 in Boston, Massachusetts and raised in Costa Mesa, California. This is the top 50 Black Actresses of All Time. Beautiful. She is an actress and writer, known for Love & Basketball (2000), King Richard (2021) and The Morning Show (2019). News (1991) and True Crime Live (2019). She is an Academy Award-winning actress, Grammy Award-winning recording artist and best-selling author. Andi was born in Stratford, East London and attended Sarah Bonnell Comprehensive School. She died on August 24, 1967 in Duarte, California, Actress | A former high school Mo'Nique received a standing ovation when she stepped on stage for the first time in her hometown of Baltimore, Maryland, giving her confidence to pursue a career as a stand-up comedian. -The Manchurian Candidate, Actress | From 2006 to 2012 she starred in the TBS sitcom Tyler Perry's House of Payne. Her first TV appearance was at the age of 8 on episode #006 of the PBS show, The Big Blue Marble (1974). She made regular appearances on The Cosby Show (1984), The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990), and also St. She played Angie Baxter. Robin's mother raised her and her younger sister in Westchester, Connecticut. Sharon then moved with her parents to the Philippines, till she was 6 years old. Her career began in 2008 when she got the role of Desi Biggins during Season 3 of "The Saddle Club". Elsewhere (1982). Her father is Caucasian (of Norwegian Amelia Fowler is known for Compliance (2012), The Many Saints of Newark (2021) and Monica Z (2013). Subsequently, she has had an acting career in the Stacey Dash was born in the Bronx, New York. In the 1970s she was the personification of black beauty. In my opinion -- and in no special order-- the following are some of sexiest and most beautiful black women ever to appear on screen.Taral Hicks, Nancy Wilson, Jayne Kennedy and Paula Kelly definitely would've made this list, unfortunately there are no photos of them on their IMDb pages. His first production was on Beyonce's younger sister, Solange Knowles (Solo Star CD - track no.16 entitled Sky Away). Her father, Michael McClain, is a music producer, vocalist, writer and sound engineer. Pam has been a major African-American star from the early 1970s. Her dentist father was instrumental in developing Lynn's initial interest in acting as he was a Gabrielle Union was born on October 29, 1972, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Theresa (Glass), who managed a phone company, and Sylvester E. Union, a military sergeant and business executive. She is an actress, known for Baywatch (1989), East of Hollywood (2015) and Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight (1995). She is a graduate of Cornell University; and has studied acting with Wynn Handman, Austin Pendleton, and Susan Batson. She was named by her godmother, who claimed she saw a vision of Alfre's name written out in gold letters. She is an actress and writer, known for The Human Stain (2003), The American President (1995) and Rachel Getting Married (2008). Laverne's groundbreaking role of Sophia Burset in the critically acclaimed Netflix original series "Orange is The Aduba began earning recognition for her work in 2003, with a performance in "Translations of Xhosa" at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts that won her a Helen Hayes Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Play. She is the daughter of Rita (Bray), a teacher, and Lancelot Owens Sr. She came from a police family-both her father and her older brother were Eve was born on November 10, 1978 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. She has been married to Christopher Morgan since July 23, 2007. She was previously married to Daniel Actress | Due to London's breakout success in ATL, she received an offer to star in the film, This Christmas, with Loretta Devine, Idris Elba and Regina King. Erica Shaffer is an American actress who has worked in independent films and television.. Whoopi Goldberg was born Caryn Elaine Johnson in the Chelsea section of Manhattan on November 13, 1955. Her father was African-American and her mother Halle Maria Berry was born Maria Halle Berry on August 14, 1966 in Cleveland, Ohio and raised in Bedford, Ohio to Judith Ann (Hawkins), a psychiatric nurse, and Jerome Jesse Berry, a hospital attendant. Her mother, Angelita, who is Rachel True has been working for most of the 1990s. "Her theatre credits include Danai Gurira's play Eclipsed, at Adjoa Andoh was born on January 14, 1963 in Bristol, England, UK. -Talk to Me She is a producer and actress, known for Supermodel (2015), Angela Simmons Presents: Pressure Makes Diamonds (2019) and Bow Wow ft. Chris Brown & Johnt Austin: Shortie Like Mine (2006). She is an Emmy-winning television host and multiple award-winning voice actor for Archer (2009).Aisha's feature directorial debut, Axis (2017), was shot in just seven days on Best known as the the lead singer of the popular 1960s singing group The Supremes, Diana Ernestine Earle Ross was born on March 26, 1944, in Detroit, Michigan, the second of six children of African-American parents Ernestine Lillian (Moten), a schoolteacher, and Fred Earl Ross, who served in the Raven-Symon Christina Pearman was born on December 10, 1985 in Atlanta, Georgia and raised in Ossining, New York to Lydia Louise Pearman (ne Gaulden) & Christopher Blaize Pearman. She is an actress and composer, known for The Time Machine (2002), Evolution (2001) and Legally Blonde (2001). She is an actress who has appeared on House Party 3 (1994), The Bernie Mac Show (2001-2006), Sister, Sister (1994-1999), Moesha (1996-2001), In Living Color (1990-1994), Living Single (1993-1998), and The First Family Carmen Elizabeth Ejogo was born in Kensington, London, England, to a Nigerian father and a Scottish mother. Cynthia Addai-Robinson is an English-born actress. Kellita Smith was born January 15, 1969 as Kellita A. Smith in Chicago, Illinois. At 15, she quit high school Michael is the eldest of two daughters. Halle Oprah Gail Winfrey , often known simply as Oprah, is an American talk show host, television producer, actress, author, and philanthropist. More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Resume Add to list Awards 1 nomination Photos 12 Known for Leverage Short Hattie 2018 She moved to US when she was four, and was raised by her mother in a suburb of Washington, DC. She has a Sydney Tamiia Poitier (born November 15, 1973) is a Bahamian-American television and film actress.Born in Los Angeles, Poitier is the daughter of Bahamian actor Sir Sidney Poitier and Canadian actress Joanna Shimkus. 29. When she was eight, her family moved to Pleasanton, California, where she grew up and attended high school. Her parents immigrated to the United States from the island nation Antigua & Barbuda, in the West Indies (then a British colony), during the 1940s. She attended Catholic School, studied dance at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in NYC and Martha Graham Contemporary Dance School. I Still Know What You Did Last Summer. She is an actress and producer, known for Set It Off (1996), Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor (2013) and Bubba Ho-Tep (2002). Her name is pronounced "Add-eh-pair-o Oh-due-yay. (2003), Claws (2017) and Guess Who (2005). Her father is African-American and her mother, who is Caucasian, is of Italian and English/Irish/Scottish ancestry. She graduated from Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia in 1971. Her performance in the series earned her four Daytime Emmy Award nominations, and one win. Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn. -Crash She is known as "The Vocal Bible". Jasmine starred on Broadway in the original productions of Beehive and Leader of the Pack, and reprised hit Paulette Braxton was born on January 31, 1965 in Houston, Texas, USA. In high school she played volleyball, basketball, and ran track. She was previously married to Jay Tucker and Don Nash. Equally at home on stage and on screen, award-winning actress Loretta Devine has created some of the most memorable roles in theatre, film and television.Devine first captured national attention in the role of Lorrell, one of the three original "Dreamgirls" in Michael Bennett's classic After working as early as the 1910s as a band vocalist, Hattie McDaniel debuted as a maid in The Golden West (1932). A former high school Klea Scott was born on December 25, 1968 in Canal Zone, Panama. She is a producer and writer, known for Coyote Ugly (2000), Tropic Thunder (2008) and America's Next Top Model (2003). -Guess Who Tamara Dobson was born on May 14, 1947 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. A talk show host, television producer, actress, author, and philanthropist of America, Oprah Winfrey was born on 29 January 1954 in Kosciusko, Mississippi, United States. She has won 2 NAACP Image Awards for her performance in this role. Rutina Wesley is known for the character Tara Thorton, on the gritty Southern vampire drama, True Blood (2008). Jurnee Smollett is an award-winning actress and activist of rare talent and conviction. Her father is of African-American descent and her mother is of Afro-Caribbean ancestry (from Barbados and Best known as the the lead singer of the popular 1960s singing group The Supremes, Diana Ernestine Earle Ross was born on March 26, 1944, in Detroit, Michigan, the second of six children of African-American parents Ernestine Lillian (Moten), a schoolteacher, and Fred Earl Ross, who served in the Lauren Keyana Palmer was born on August 26, 1993 in Harvey, Illinois to Sharon and Larry Palmer, both former actors. Sierra Aylina McClain was born on March 16, 1994. -The Secret Life of Bees She is a graduate of Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Stephanie Charles is known for The Paynes (2018), Shameless (2011) and Ruthless (2020). She is an actress, known for What Maisie Knew (2012), How to Make It in America (2010) and NCIS (2003). She is an actress, known for Minority Report (2002), Collateral (2004) and Sally Hemings: An American Scandal (2000). She has been married to Antoine Fuqua since April 9, 1999. Kerry Washington is an African-American actress, television show producer and film director who is known for her roles in Scandal, Ray, the Tim Story Fantastic Four film series, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Confirmation, Django Unchained, Little Fires Everywhere, Cars 3 and The Last King of Scotland. Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn. Ella Joyce was born on June 12, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. "Born in Gary Indiana, Jennia studied filmmaking at Columbia University & Art at the Art Institute in Chicago. Her father was Dominican and her mother is Puerto Rican. With the global love and praise from critics and fans, Greg Daniels (The Office)'s series quickly got renewed for Season 2.She LoLa Monroe was born on October 24, 1986 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. -Carmen Jones, Notable Film Performances:-Losing Isaiah She Regina Hall was born December 12, 1970 in Washington, D.C., to Ruby, a teacher, and Odie Hall, a contractor. Audiences across the United States and internationally have admired her for her work- including her celebrated, Oscar-nominated Victoria Rowell is an award-winning actress, international lecturer, holds two 'honorary' doctorates - a teacher, advocate, mother, and former foster youth. Whoopi Goldberg was born Caryn Elaine Johnson in the Chelsea section of Manhattan on November 13, 1955. Her maid-mammy characters became steadily more assertive, showing up first in Judge Priest (1934) and becoming pronounced in Alice Adams (1935). This bright, beautiful and booming-voiced talent is a perfect example Tyra Banks was born on December 4, 1973 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She is an actress, known for main roles in TV series Battlestar Galactica (2004), Hemlock Grove (2013), and from the movies Carrie (2002) and Seventh Kim Fields was born on May 12, 1969 in New York City, New York, USA. The show featured stories on the life and culture of children from around the Lauren Keyana Palmer was born on August 26, 1993 in Harvey, Illinois to Sharon and Larry Palmer, both former actors. -Monster's Ball Some of the films include A Family Affair, The Truth is Always Complicated, The Fall, Catalina Trust, The Socratic Method, Three on a Match and West Coast.. A few of Shaffer's television credits include guest star and recurring roles on Days of Our Lives, Valentine, Eleventh Hour, The Secret Life of the . Taraji Penda Henson is an American actress and singer. She is an actress and producer, known for Little Shop of Horrors (1986), Everybody Hates Chris (2005) and Martin (1992). (2003). Brandy Norwood is an African-American singer-songwriter and actress from McComb, Mississippi. She is an actress and producer, known for Barbershop (2002), xXx (2002) and Whip It (2009). Palmer showed vocal promise as a five-year-old, when she belted out "Jesus Loves Me" in her church choir. Alicia Alicia Quarles was born on November 25, 1981 in San Bernardino, California, USA. Graduated from South High School. When Aisha Hinds' junior high school tap dance instructor observed that she needed an outlet for expression that surpassed her tap shoes, she was guided to the High School of Performing Arts in New York - where her formal acting training began.Hinds' numerous television credits include a supporting Aisha Tyler is an award-winning director, actor, comedian, New York Times bestselling author, podcaster and activist. This highly sought-after creative artist wrapped "A Rich Christmas" a feature film for BET this past December Dorothy Jean Dandridge was born on November 9, 1922 in Cleveland, Ohio, to Ruby Dandridge (ne Ruby Jean Butler), an entertainer, and Cyril H. Dandridge, a cabinet maker and minister. She was previously married to Rico Hines and Lamon Brewster. My 100 All-Time Most Beautiful Black Actresses. Her father left his family when Robin was a young girl, and she seldom saw him after that. Wilson had sex reassignment surgery in the mid-1970s. Adrienne C. Moore was born on August 14, 1980 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. She was an actress, known for The Amos 'n Andy Show (1951), The Danny Thomas Hour (1967) and The Danny Thomas Show (1953). She graduated from West Vancouver Secondary School in 1998. She is a graduate of Arlington High Paula Patton was born in Los Angeles, California, to Joyce (Vanraden) and Charles Patton. Signed to Third/Stone Atlantic at 14, Nona released "Love for the Future" in 1992, which Named one of People Magazine's highly-coveted 50 Most Beautiful in 2014, Haitian-born actress Garcelle Beauvais immigrated to the United States at the age of seven with her mother and sisters, and has since charmed audiences with her dramatic and comedic abilities. Kimberly Elise was born on April 17, 1967 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. (2004), Professor Marston & the Wonder Women (2017) and D.E.B.S. Captivating, gifted, and sensational, Angela Bassett's presence has been felt in theaters and on stages and television screens throughout the world. At the tender age of fourteen, Jacke landed the lead role of the King in her school's production of The King and I. -The Help, Notable Film Performances:-Passion Fish After a few film and television spots, Rae Dawn earned a Genie for her performance in Jean-Jacques Annaud's prehistoric-drama Quest for Fire (1981). 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