From any era and genre, these are the greatest black actors in film history, ranked by the community to determine who is the best black actor of all time. These black actors are the best of the best and many are also among the best living actors today. From those who have portrayed classic black characters in film, to award winning actors, only the best black actors are on this list.
Who are the greatest black actors in film? From Oscar winners like Denzel Washington, classic actors like Sidney Potier, and newer names such as Chiwetel Ejiofor, each of the black actors on this list has earned his place with an excellent body of work and memorable performance. Some black comedians and black rappers are also on this list, having found success in the world of film as well.
The actors that are featured on this list include some of the best actors of all time including, Morgan Freeman, Don Cheadle, Samuel L. Jackson, Ossie Davis, Forest Whitaker, Danny Glover, and Eddie Murphy. Is the black actor you think is best not on the list? Add him to make a truly comprehensive list to determine the best black actors in film history.
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Denzel Washington
Don Cheadle
Forest Whitaker
Harry Belafonte
James Earl Jones
Morgan Freeman
Ossie Davis
Paul Robeson
Sammy Davis, Jr.
Sidney Poitier