Vanessa Bell Calloway
When she yapped like a dog in “Coming to America,” she yapped her way into the hearts of Black America!
With roles in “What’s Love Got To Do With It,” “Saints and Sinners,” and “Harriet,” Calloway has always portrayed a diverse array of Black woman characters, reflecting the multitudes of Black women that exist in the world.
Clifton Powell
What HASN’T Clifton Powell been in? With 237 credits on IMDb, he’s given iconic performances, like his hilarious turn as Pinky in “Next Friday” and his menacing portrayal of Cutty in “Dead Presidents.”
Ernie Hudson
With a career spanning 60 YEARS so far, Ernie Hudson has consistently served us interesting characters in films and TV shows like “Ghostbusters,” “Lackawanna Blues,” and more recently, “The Family Business.”
Sheryl Lee Ralph
The original Dreamgirl herself! Sheryl Lee Ralph is a veteran in entertainment, whether she’s performing on Broadway, television, or the silver screen. Classic roles of hers include Dee Mitchell on “Moesha,” Florence Watson in “Sister Act 2,” and, of course, her Tony-nominated stint as Deena Jones in “Dreamgirls.”
Delroy Lindo
You might just be learning this legend’s name, but he made the list for a reason! Delroy Lindo has performed in some of the most culturally relevant movies there are, including Spike Lee’s “Malcolm X” and “Strange Justice,” the story of Anita Hill’s sexual harassment lawsuit.
So, did your favorite make the list?