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The Color Purple (1985) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Akosua Gyamama Busia (born 30 December 1966) is a Ghanaian actress, writer and songwriter. She is known to film audiences for playing Nettie Harris in the 1985 film The Color Purple. She is the daughter of Ghanaian Prime Minister Kofi Abrefa Busia.
Actress: The Color Purple. Akosua Busia was born on 30 December 1966 in Accra, Ghana. She is an actress and director, known for The Color Purple (1985), Tears of the Sun (2003) and Low Blow (1986). She was previously married to John Singleton.
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- Akosua Busia
- Oprah Winfrey (Sofia) When The Color Purple debuted in 1985, Oprah Winfrey was on the cusp of transitioning from a regional powerhouse to a national mega-success, with her syndicated TV show taking the country by storm in September of the following year.
- Whoopi Goldberg (Celie Johnson) When it comes to professional accomplishments, Whoopi Goldberg could give Oprah a run for her money. Not only is she an EGOT winner (she has an Oscar, Grammy, Emmy, and Tony to her name...
- Danny Glover (Albert a.k.a. "Mister") As Celie's abusive husband, "Mister" deservedly didn't meet a favorable end in The Color Purple. But Danny Glover, the actor who portrayed him, would thankfully move on to a more favorable future.
- Margaret Avery (Shug Avery) No one blinks an eye today at the kind of vivacious, confident woman Margaret Avery portrayed in The Color Purple. In a film full of sadly downtrodden Black female characters, Shug stands out thanks to Avery's spirited portrayal of the sultry blues singer.
Dec 15, 2023 · Nettie. Then: Akosua Busia. Busia, who also happens to be a Ghanaian princess, played young and adult Nettie (Celie’s younger sister) in the original film with a fierce love.
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Dec 23, 2023 · Akosua Busia, who portrayed Celie's younger sister, Nettie Harris, appeared on Broadway.
The Color Purple Details. Full Cast and Crew; Release Dates; Official Sites; Company Credits; Filming & Production; Technical Specs
