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1. Lynn Whitfield. Actress. Producer. Madea's Family Reunion (2006) With roots leading back to Louisiana southern aristocracy, lovely leading lady Lynn Whitfield was born in 1953, the eldest of four children and a third-generation BFA graduate from Howard University.
- Viola Davis. 56 votes. An exceptional talent, Viola Davis boasts a successful career spanning film, television, and theater. She is the first black actress to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting, having won an Academy Award, an Emmy Award, and two Tony Awards.
- Zendaya. 42 votes. From her beginnings as a Disney Channel star to becoming an Emmy-winning actress, Zendaya has quickly risen to prominence as a force in the entertainment industry.
- Regina King. 45 votes. Emmy-winning actress Regina King has built an extraordinary career, showcasing her remarkable talents in both film and television. From her early appearances on the sitcom 227 to roles in Jerry Maguire and Watchmen, King has demonstrated her incredible range.
- Tessa Thompson. 64 votes. Tessa Thompson's unique blend of charm and versatility has helped establish her as a standout actress in Hollywood. Beloved for her roles in Creed, Dear White People, and Thor: Ragnarok, Thompson brings depth and complexity to each character she portrays.
- Whoopi Goldberg. Actor, Comedian, Host, Whoopi Goldberg is everything. She has a rare achievement that very few actors and actress have, having won all 4 awards, an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony award.
- Viola Davis. Viola Davis is one of the most critically acclaimed actress around. She began her career in 1992. She is not just a film and TV actress but does a lot of stage acting too.
- Dorothy Dandridge. Dorothy Dandridge was an actress, singer and dancer. She was active in the industry since 1935 till her untimely death in 1965. Dandridge is best known for being the first African-American actress to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film ‘Carmen Jones’ (1954).
- Ruby Dee. Ruby Dee is a legend in her own right. She began her career way back in 1948 with the movie ‘That Man of Mine’ and was active till her death in 2014.
Mar 9, 2022 · Black Women In Hollywood To Know: Actresses From leading ladies to superb supporting stars, these are the forces to reckon with in front of the camera. By Aramide Tinubu · Updated March 9, 2022
Sort by List order. 1. Angela McKenzie. Actress. Additional Crew. Orange Is the New Black (2015–2016) Angela McKenzie is a Canadian-American actress, singer-songwriter and broadcast journalist who's been featured at live music venues like the World Famous Apollo Theater and B.B. King Blues Club in New York City.
417 people. Sort by List order. 1. Jasmin Savoy Brown. Actress. Producer. Second Unit Director or Assistant Director. Scream (2022) Jasmin Savoy Brown stars as a lead in the new Shonda Rhimes ABC drama series, 'For The People' with Britt Robertson, Wesam Keesh, and Ben Rappaport. Jasmin also recurred on the Judd Apatow Netflix series 'Love.'
African-American actresses. Wikimedia Commons has media related to African American actresses. This is a non-diffusing subcategory of Category:American actresses. It includes actresses that can also be found in the parent category, or in diffusing subcategories of the parent.
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