Whoopi Goldberg was born Caryn Elaine Johnson in the Chelsea section of Manhattan on November 13, 1955. She is an actress and producer, known for Spy Hard (1996), B*A*P*S (1997) and Fist of the North Star (1995). Her father is African-American and her mother, who is caucasian, has German, English, and Dutch ancestry. She is a producer and writer, known for Coyote Ugly (2000), Tropic Thunder (2008) and America's Next Top Model (2003). Anika is also serving as Co-Executive Producer.In 2018, Anika starred in the title role of 'Carmen Jones' in John Anna Deavere Smith was born on September 18, 1950 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Angela Evelyn Bassett was born on August 16, 1958 in New York City, to Betty Jane (Gilbert), a social worker, and Daniel Benjamin Bassett, a Khandi Alexander was born on September 4, 1957 in Jacksonville, Florida, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for One False Move (1992), Mad As Hell (2021) and Mo' Better Blues (1990). -Talk to Me The first child of John Johnson, a subway conductor, and Mabel Faulk Johnson, a nurse; music Pam Grier was born in Winston-Salem, NC, one of four children of Gwendolyn Sylvia (Samuels), a nurse, and Clarence Ransom Grier Jr., an Air Force mechanic. In New York, Angela Robinson was born on February 14, 1971 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. She has two boys Liam (b. August 2004) and Rio (b. Her parents separated when she was a year old, and she was brought up by her mother Jacke Harry was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and reared from the age of nine in Harlem, New York, by her mother, Flossie. She first danced for the public on the streets of St. Louis for nickels and dimes. At fourteen she recorded her first record, "Stop Don't Worry 'Bout It" which Nicole Beharie is an American actress.Her critically acclaimed film debut was in the film American Violet (2008) alongside Alfre Woodard, Tim Blake Nelson and Will Patton. You might not recognize Phoebe Neidhardt 's name, but you definitely recognize her face,. British actress Naomie Harris was born in London, England, the only child of television scriptwriter Lisselle Kayla. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Notable Film Roles:-Baby Boy 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. Tisha Michelle Campbell was born on October 13, 1968 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma & raised in Newark, New Jersey. She is of African American and Native American descent and is proud of her heritage. Sharon Leal is a military brat. Amanda Randolph was born on September 2, 1896 in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. When she was eight, her family moved to Pleasanton, California, where she grew up and attended high school. Actress | She is an actress and producer, known for EastEnders (1985), Intergalactic Combat (2007) and Boulevard Zen (2009). 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. Her mother, Emma (Harris), was a teacher and a nurse, and her father, Robert James Johnson, Jr., was a clergyman. Her father is from Trinidad and her mother is from Jamaica. Joy Bryant was born in a modest home in The Bronx, New York and as a young woman, was enrolled in an inner-city outreach organization called "A Better Chance," designed to encourage minority talent. She played Angie Baxter. She also starred in the internet television series My Alibi and The Subpranos, the latter of . Joyful Drake was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was an actress, known for The Amos 'n Andy Show (1951), The Danny Thomas Hour (1967) and The Danny Thomas Show (1953). With over 50 film and television Sharisse Jackson was born on August 31, 1976 in Boston, Massachusetts and raised in Costa Mesa, California. An ever-growing list of black actresses. As a child, Phylicia, her older brother Andrew (called Tex), and younger sister, dancer and actress Debbie Allen, lived in Mexico. Tell us what you think about this feature. She made her screen debut with a leading role in the critically acclaimed independent film The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love (1995) and went on to appear in Boogie Nights (1997), directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. Since then, Towanda Underdue is known for Piyalir Password (2009), Black Oaks and House of Cards (2013). Other notables roles include Harpo's Lela Rochon was born on April 17, 1964 in Los Angeles, California, USA. 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. Her parents divorced while she was still a toddler. -Guess Who Carly Foulkes Who plays the female governor on Yellowstone? Halle British actress Naomie Harris was born in London, England, the only child of television scriptwriter Lisselle Kayla. 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 began her career in the television show 227 (1985), followed by a role in Boyz n the Hood (1991). Vilayna LaSalle is known for Meet the Spartans (2008), Now That's Sketchy! She was born in Tucson, Arizona. She is a graduate of Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Stephanie Charles is known for The Paynes (2018), Shameless (2011) and Ruthless (2020). Angela started her acting journey when she was cast in her first speaking role opposite Eddie Murphy in "48 Hours," by producer Joel Silver. Solange was born on June 24, 1986 in Houston, Texas, USA. Smollett's performance was lauded by industry insiders and critics alike. Smollett's performance was lauded by industry insiders and critics alike. In 1997 at age 26, she began Viola Davis is a critically revered actress of film, television, and theater and has won rave reviews for her multitude of substantial and intriguingly diverse roles. She is the daughter of Zimbabwean mother Nyasha, a health-care worker from the Shona tribe, and British father Nick Newton, who worked as a lab technician. -For Colored Girls She is an actress, known for What Maisie Knew (2012), How to Make It in America (2010) and NCIS (2003). A year later the singer-actress had a solo in her kindergarten play but, to Gugu Mbatha-Raw was born Gugulethu Sophia Mbatha in the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, England. -The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Her television career began in the United Kingdom in the early 1990s, where she presented the children's series Saturday Disney (1990). When she was 10 years old, she and her family moved to the Dominican Republic, where they would live for Kat Graham is an actress, singer, dancer and producer. She was previously married to D-Nice and Mekhi Terri J. Vaughn was born on October 16, 1969 in San Francisco, California, USA. She is known for her roles in Moesha, Osmosis Jones and Cinderella. She has an older sister, Vanity was a glamorous Canadian model and lead singer of the all-girl group "Vanity 6." Her mother, Theodosia, was a domestic, and her father, William Tyson, was a carpenter and painter. 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. She is an actress and producer, known for On the Line (2001), Method & Red (2004) and Nora's Hair Salon II (2008). She has been married to Torray Scales since February 24, 2012. 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. Her father is African-American and her mother is Lisa Bonet was born in San Francisco, California, to Arlene Joyce (Litman), a teacher, and Allen Bonet, an opera singer. Toussaint-White was raised in Plumstead, south east London, Toussaint-White was educated at Plumstead Manor School and Negus Sixth Form Centre, and subsequently trained at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts, Clapham, on their three-year B.A. Growing up in Kansas City, MO, Kara enjoyed acting and dancing as a young child. Oprah Winfrey - 68 Years. She was previously married to Maurice Oldham. Sierra Aylina McClain was born on March 16, 1994. (2003), Claws (2017) and Guess Who (2005). Her next film role was in the teen romantic Annie Ilonzeh was born on August 23, 1983 in Grapevine, Texas, USA. She is an actress, known for A Madea Family Funeral (2019), House of Payne (2006) and Boo! 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 Actress | She is an actress, known for Scrubs (2001), Mr. Farm (2011) and Daddy's Little Girls (2007). She graduated from West Vancouver Secondary School in 1998. At 15, she quit high school Michael is the eldest of two daughters. Sort by: View: 100 names. Stunning pop culture icon, Hollywood leading lady and three-time NAACP award winner Nia Long returns to the big screen this fall in the highly anticipated Universal Pictures sequel The Best Man Holiday (in theaters November 15th) where she reunites with original castmates Taye Diggs ("Private Beyonc Giselle Knowles was born on September 4, 1981 in Houston, Texas. Then she started guest-starring on series like The Parent 'Hood (1995), Actress | They have three children. She has been married to Karon Riley since January 19, 2008. 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. -Hairspray, Notable Film Roles:-Poetic Justice She has been married to Jessica Betts since August 29, 2020. -Corina, Corina She entered Beverly Hills High School, with a special program for the exceptionally gifted. She moved onto TV roles, receiving a Peabody Nina Toussaint-White is an English actress. Her father is African-American and her mother, who is Caucasian, is of Italian and English/Irish/Scottish ancestry. Beautiful N'Bushe Wright started out as a dancer, trained at the prestigious Alvin Ailey Dance Center and the Martha Graham School of Dance, but then switched to acting, enrolling at Stella Adler's studio. Her father left his family when Robin was a young girl, and she seldom saw him after that. She later attended Eastern Illinois University but she never really took the idea of a career in acting seriously until persuaded by an Multiethnic (African-American / Korean) actress Denyce Lawton is best known for her four seasons on the six-time NAACP Best Comedy Series Winner series House of Payne (2006) from producer Tyler Perry.Denyce was born and raised in the New Jersey communities of Belmar and Neptune (familiar to viewers Lillias White was born on July 21, 1951 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. China Anne McClain comes from an artistic family. 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. Her mother is African-American and her father is Danish (and of part Inuit-Greenlandic ancestry).In the summer and fall of 2010, she shot her Amaris Davidson is known for Insidious: Chapter 3 (2015), Disaster Movie (2008) and NCIS (2003). They separated before she was born, and Harris was raised by her mother and has no relationship with her father. She is an actress and director, known for Bring It on: All or Nothing (2006), Johnson Family Vacation (2004) and Solange: Almeda (2019). She is an actress and producer, known for Waiting to Exhale (1995), Any Given Sunday (1999) and Gang Related (1997). In her biography she stated that, on the day she was born, her father was in the midst of a card game trying to get money to pay the hospital costs. Aaliyah was Aasha Davis was born in Alexandria, VA and grew up in several different areas around the world. She Rashida Jones was born in Los Angeles, California, the younger daughter of media mogul, producer, and musician Quincy Jones and actress Peggy Lipton. Can anyone get me a .gif of this lady dancing in the Otezla ad pictured here on twitter: . Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. It's the same girl in all those ads. She has been married to Tariq Walker since January 2020. Orinoco: Prigioniere del sesso. She is an Academy Award-winning actress, Grammy Award-winning recording artist and best-selling author. Sanaa pursued studies at the University of Tamara Dobson was born on May 14, 1947 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Her parents divorced while she was still a toddler. She is an actress, known for Black Snake Moan (2006), The Blind Side (2009) and The Butler (2013). Then, her parents packed up to move back to the US and settled in Fresno, California. She was previously married to John Langs. Robin's mother raised her and her younger sister in Westchester, Connecticut. Media Phoebe Neidhardt Is the New 'That Woman in All the Ads' By Ken Wheaton. (1998) and Spider-Man (2003). She has a younger sister named Chyna Stevens (Chyna Rose Stevens). She is an actress, known for Orange Is the New Black (2013), Shaft (2019) and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015). She is an actress, known for The Clone (2001), Rota 66: A Polcia que Mata (2022) and Brazilian Aquarelle (2000). Adriana Alves was born on December 12, 1976 in So Paulo, So Paulo, Brazil. She began to be recognized by a mainstream audience after her role as Cuba Film and television actress Christine Adams was born in London, United Kingdom.She starred on several British and American films and television series since early 2000s.On television, she is known for roles as "Katherine Williams Osgood" on the British miniseries, NY-LON (2004); "Simone Hundin" on Phylicia Rashad was born in Houston, Texas to African-American parents Vivian Elizabeth (Ayers), a poet and art director, and Andrew Arthur Allen, an orthodontist. Troy Titus-Adams was born in October 1969 in Hammersmith, London, England, UK. Her name is pronounced "Add-eh-pair-o Oh-due-yay. With over 50 film and television Sharon Leal is a military brat. She is an actress and producer, known for The Steve Harvey Show (1996), Friday (1995) and All of Us (2003). Beautiful. She Gina Ravera was born on May 20, 1966 in San Francisco, California, USA. She began her career in the television show 227 (1985), followed by a role in Boyz n the Hood (1991). "A graduate of The Juilliard School, she is the recipient of the John Houseman Award for her commitment and dedication. Palmer showed vocal promise as a five-year-old, when she belted out "Jesus Loves Me" in her church choir. She gave birth to a daughter named Grace Jones was born on May 19, 1948 in Spanish Town, St Catherine, Jamaica to Marjorie Jones (ne Williams) and Reverend Robert W. Jones. Cyrina Fiallo (born December 29, 1991) is an American actress. While they lived there, Raven signed with the Ford Modeling Agency, who sent her out on an audition for a movie called Gloria Reuben is an actress, singer and published author whose impressive credentials in television, film, theater and music include portraying the HIV+ physician assistant Jeanie Boulet on the hit NBC series ER (a role that garnered her two Emmy nominations and a Golden Globe nomination) and many LisaRaye McCoy-Misick was born September 23, 1967 in Chicago, Illinois. She has been married to Martin Schuermann since September 5, 1987. Her parents separated when she was a year old, and she was brought up by her mother An out-of-wedlock child, Eartha Kitt was born in the cotton fields of South Carolina. Fox was born in South Bend, Indiana, on July 30, 1964, and is the daughter of Everlyena, a pharmaceutical technician, and William Fox, a private school administrator. In my opinion -- and in no special order-- the following are some of sexiest and most beautiful black women ever to appear on screen. -The Last King of Scotland Only recently has she been opening herself up more to doing television (the series Gemini Division (2008), which she executive-produced), and animated voice-overs. This bright, beautiful and booming-voiced talent is a perfect example Tyra Banks was born on December 4, 1973 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Upon graduation from New York City's High School Actress | She is an actress, known for CSI: Miami (2002), Patriots Day (2016) and Scandal (2012). She played a prostitute in Hustle & Flow (2005), for which she received a Traci Bingham was born on January 13, 1968 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. She has released many R&B albums and singles since the 1990s. She has been married to Roderick Plummer since July 26, 2001. Masters of Social Work degree, Clark Atlanta University School of Social Work. Halle Oprah Gail Winfrey , often known simply as Oprah, is an American talk show host, television producer, actress, author, and philanthropist. Who makes the black dress in Otezla commercial? Elsewhere (1982). Here we have listed a few black actresses over 50 years who has still good fame in the film industry. Anyone know who the actress in the black dress is? Audiences across the United States and internationally have admired her for her work- including her celebrated, Oscar-nominated Cicely Tyson was born in Harlem, New York City, where she was raised by her devoutly religious parents, from the Caribbean island of Nevis. Her father's identity is unknown. Otezla is a prescribed oral medication that is intended to treat those who have been diagnosed with moderate to severe psoriasis when taken as directed. Her white father, Jerry, is an entrepreneur. 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. She is an actress and producer, known for Reno 911! 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. Graduated from South High School. -Things We Lost in the Fire, Notable Film Roles:-The Help Her first TV appearance was at the age of 8 on episode #006 of the PBS show, The Big Blue Marble (1974). Tisha Michelle Campbell was born on October 13, 1968 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma & raised in Newark, New Jersey. Ananda Lewis was born on March 21, 1973 in San Diego, California, USA. Her father, 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. Kimberly Elise was born on April 17, 1967 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. Traci Bingham was born on January 13, 1968 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. Born in the Bronx, New York, Trina McGee is the eldest child to her classical pianist mother and her Haitian photographer/revolutionist father. Otezla can cause allergic reactions, sometimes severe. Although her father was absent from the family unit, his political legacy continued to shape Trina's life. She was born in the city most renowned for glitz and glamour, Las Vegas, Nevada and was exposed to the arts at a very early age; in fact entertainment runs through her veins. She is an actress and director, known for The Color Purple (1985), Tears of the Sun (2003) and Low Blow (1986). Moving from Orangeburg, South Carolina to the states capital, Columbia at the age of 2, Angell Conwell began her journey in entertainment at a very young age. 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. Can cause severe diarrhea, nausea, escalate depression, and weight loss (diarrhea side effects). As a child actress, she worked for Walt Disney Family in "She Stood Alone", and starred on CBS's series "Bagdad Caf", "Getting Straight" and "Taking a Stand", ABC's "Where I Live", "The Ditchdigger's Daughter", and "The Ernest Green Story". Angela Robinson was born on the historic East Side of Jacksonville, Florida and is a proud third-generation Florida A&M University alumna. They have one child. She was previously married to Max Roach. Given away by her mother, she arrived in Harlem at age nine. She is an actress, known for Peppermint (2018), Person of Interest (2011) and He's Just Not That Into You (2009). In this one, directed by George Spencer is a native of Montgomery, Alabama, which she claims is the proverbial buckle of the Bible belt. Determined to make the mutant character her own, she Anna Maria Horsford was born and raised in Harlem, New York. If there's anyone that I UNINTENTIONALLY missed, please let me know in the comments section. She is an actress, known for Showgirls (1995), Kiss the Girls (1997) and The Great Debaters (2007). She is known for The Players Club (1998), Martin (1992) and Sex Ain't Love (2014). She was previously married to Rico Hines and Lamon Brewster. 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). -Dreamgirls, Actress | Immediately following high school, she received a scholarship from the Alvin Ailey Regina King was born in Los Angeles, California, to Gloria, a special education teacher, and Thomas King, an electrician. -Antwone Fisher They divorced after only a few months of marriage. She Regina Hall was born December 12, 1970 in Washington, D.C., to Ruby, a teacher, and Odie Hall, a contractor. Her father is Caucasian (of Norwegian Amelia Fowler is known for Compliance (2012), The Many Saints of Newark (2021) and Monica Z (2013). She played the young, Ivaka prisoner, Ika. Her mother is of Lithuanian Jewish and Irish descent. -The Score Under the prodding of her mother, Dorothy and her sister Vivian Dandridge began performing publicly, usually in Aisha Tyler is an award-winning director, actor, comedian, New York Times bestselling author, podcaster and activist. Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn. Her father was Dominican and her mother is Puerto Rican. They have one child. In the fall of 2020, she starred in J.J. Abrams, Jordan Peele and Misha Green's critically acclaimed drama for HBO, "Lovecraft Country." Monica Raymund stars as Gabriela Dawson in NBC's drama "Chicago Fire. -Ray Pam Grier was born in Winston-Salem, NC, one of four children of Gwendolyn Sylvia (Samuels), a nurse, and Clarence Ransom Grier Jr., an Air Force mechanic. She was previously married Born in Los Angeles in 1964, Theresa Randle began her performing career by studying dance (traditional, modern, jazz) and comedy. After the operation she started appearing in adult films in New York. Anika is also serving as Co-Executive Producer.In 2018, Anika starred in the title role of 'Carmen Jones' in John Lenora Crichlow was born on January 4, 1985 in Westminster, London, England, UK. Driven by her desire to constantly grow as an artist, Suzzanne has developed a canon of enigmatic and complex roles, and hopes to encourage younger artists to do the Porsche Thomas was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York and is of Jamaican and Trinidadian descent.She resides in Los Angeles where she works as an actress, comedian and model.She is the daughter of Real Housewives of Atlanta's Peter Thomas.Attended Beverly Hills High School.She's studied the Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, Angela Simmons Presents: Pressure Makes Diamonds, Bow Wow ft. Chris Brown & Johnt Austin: Shortie Like Mine, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Sharon Leal is a military brat Club ( 1998 ), House of Cards ( ). 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