Famous Black Actresses - List of Famous Black Actresses - page 4

It is a known fact that throughout history the African-American women didn’t particularly have it easy- forced into slavery to being shunned by the society for racial factors. But none of these stopped these courageous women to fight for what they deserve and make the world a better place for their future generations. Rewinding and looking back at history, there are tons of successful stories that shed a light on these Black women who have made it big from politics to films. Zooming into the movies sphere, Black actresses have changed the course of cinema for the longest of time. Actresses like Viola Davis, Queen Latifa, Zoe Saldana, and Kerry Washington have all set their standards to an unattainable height. There are still so much to learn and be inspired to end from these game changers who changed the fabric of film for the longest time! Keep reading and find out more!

Here's everything you need to know about these incredibly famous Black actresses.

The Most Famous Black Actresses

NameBirthdayNationalityBio
Skai JacksonApril 8, 2002AmericanSkai Jackson is an American child actress with huge fan following
Diahann CarrollJuly 17, 1935AmericanDiahann Carroll is a famous American television and stage actress
Destiny EtikoAugust 12, 1994NigerianDestiny Etiko is a Nigerian actress
Ms. Juicy BabyJanuary 4, 1972AmericanMs
Tamara TaylorSeptember 27, 1970CanadianTamara Taylor is a popular Canadian actress
Tatyana AliJanuary 24, 1979AmericanTatyana Ali is an American actress known for her role of Ashley Banks on ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.’
Erika AlexanderNovember 19, 1969AmericanErika Alexander is an American actress best known for her role in ‘Living Single.’
Toukie SmithApril 25, 1955AmericanToukie Smith is an American actress known for her role in NBC’s sitcom ‘227.’
Lauryn HillMay 26, 1975AmericanLauryn Noelle Hill is a famous hip-hop female artist from America who is into singing, songwriting, rapping, production and acting
Keke PalmerAugust 26, 1993AmericanLauren Keyana Palmer, better known as 'Keke', is an American actress, singer and television personality
Diahann Carroll

Diahann Carroll

Diahann Carroll is a famous American television and stage actress

AmericanJuly 17, 1935931 views

Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston was a famous American singer and actress who is known for her songs like ‘Saving All My Love for You’ and ‘Greatest Love of All’

AmericanAugust 9, 1963210 views

Della Reese

Della Reese was an American singer, actress, as well as an ordained minister

AmericanJuly 6, 1931225 views

Angela Bassett

Angela Bassett is an American actress, who is most known for her roles in biographical productions

AmericanAugust 16, 1958273 views

Tia Mowry

Tia Mowry is a popular American actress who is best known for her performance in ‘Sister, Sister.’

AmericanJuly 6, 1978137 views

Tamera Mowry

Tamera Mowry is a famous American actress who is best known for her work in ‘Sister, Sister’ and ‘Strong Medicine.’

AmericanJuly 6, 1978195 views

Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou was a famous writer, activist, singer, and actor, known best for her autobiography, ‘I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings’

AmericanApril 4, 1928342 views

Lauryn Hill

Lauryn Noelle Hill is a famous hip-hop female artist from America who is into singing, songwriting, rapping, production and acting

AmericanMay 26, 1975407 views

Halle Berry

Halle Berry is an Academy Award winning actress best known for her role in ‘Monster’s Ball’

AmericanAugust 14, 1966185 views

Tamara Taylor

Tamara Taylor is a popular Canadian actress

CanadianSeptember 27, 1970543 views