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isiahthomas · 01-31-2004, 02:48 PM

Here's a list of black actors that are very good who i feel don't get enough credit. Ya'll can help me out if i haven't named everybody.

1. Andre Braugher
2. Delroy Lindo
3. Isaiah Washington
4. Mykelti Willamson
5. Dennis Haysbert
6. Bill Nunn
7. Roger Guenveur Smith
8. Frankie Faison
9. Mekhi Phifer
10. Bill Duke(he's also a good director except his A Rage In Harlem movie sucked)
11. Forest Whitaker
12. Clifton Powell
13. Leon
14. Michael Wright
15. Charles S Dutton
16. Keith David
17. Larry Fishburne
18. Chi McBride
19. Danny Glover
20. Terrence Howard
21. Charles Murphy(he's Eddie Murphy's brother)
22. Ving Rhames
23. Mario Van Peebles
24. Larenz Tate(he's played in a lot of crappy movies but he's still a good actor)
25. Michael Beach
26. Bokeem Woodbine
27. Allen Payne
28. Don Cheadle
29. Omar Epps
30. Taye Diggs
31. Morris Chestnut
32. Richard T Jones
33. Jeffrey Wright
34. Blair Underwood
35. Guy Torry
36. Giancarlo Esposito
37. Sean Patrick Thomas
38. Michael Jai White

Mr. Stefani · 01-31-2004, 02:58 PM

Why does their race matter? Lots of actors don't get enough credit.

Dean Winchester · 01-31-2004, 04:02 PM

of that list, I'd say Lawrence Fishburne, Mekhi Pfeiffer (hell, Eminem referenced him in a song, even tho he COULD'VE used Denzel or someone bigger) and Danny Glover (not so much nowadays, but 10-15 years ago, he was big) get respect in Hollywood.

I also agree with Nirvana, there's plenty of white actors who never get their due either

I am Him · 01-31-2004, 06:39 PM

I prefer

Morgan Freeman
Wesley Snipes
Larry Fishborn
James Earl Jones

Short Circus · 01-31-2004, 06:42 PM

I believe Don Cheadle is well respected in the industry.

AKA · 01-31-2004, 07:04 PM

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Originally posted by Nirvana
Why does their race matter? Lots of actors don't get enough credit.

Jenya · 01-31-2004, 07:56 PM

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Originally posted by Nirvana
Why does their race matter? Lots of actors don't get enough credit.

I agree. Look at Graham Greene. He's an Oneida Indian from the Six Nations Reserve in Ontario, Canada, and he hardly gets any credit at all in Hollywood.

Liza · 01-31-2004, 08:03 PM

I don't really think we should classify anyone by race (check out the political boards if you REALLY want to know why...) but I think a very under-rated actor is Ernie Hudson. He so should have been nominated for Best Supporting Actor in HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE. He was amazing in that movie.

Kay Scarpetta · 01-31-2004, 08:43 PM

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Originally posted by isiahthomas

9. Mekhi Phifer

He gets credit... leading role on ER, leading role in '8 Mile', yeah...

-*Forever*- · 01-31-2004, 09:46 PM

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Originally posted by isiahthomas
17. Larry Fishburne

Two words - The Matrix

Liza · 01-31-2004, 10:25 PM

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Originally posted by isiahthomas
17. Larry Fishburne
19. Danny Glover
22. Ving Rhames

Okay, you just named three of the most popular and most respected African American actors out there. Okay

Dean Winchester · 01-31-2004, 10:27 PM

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Originally posted by -*Forever*-
LARRY FISHBURNE

Two words - The Matrix

I agree. This list looks like "every black actor who isn't as big as Denzel, Eddie or Cuba".

That'd be like someone coming out with a list of white actors, and list everyone except for Tom Cruise, Tom Hanks, Mel Gibson and Jim Carrey. Most of the people he listed are character actors, and most of them get respect for what they do. People like Don Cheadle and Ving Rhames are the African-American versions of Steve Buscemi.

Rhiannon · 01-31-2004, 11:10 PM

What is Charles Dutton from? I've heard that name

vashti1999 · 01-31-2004, 11:42 PM

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Originally posted by Vera Wang
What is Charles Dutton from? I've heard that name

The tv series "Roc" and movies like
Gothika
D.C. Sniper: 23 Days of Fear
Get on the Bus
A Time to Kill
Nick of Time
Se7en
Low Down Dirty Shame
Rudy
Menace II Society
Mississippi Masala
'Crocodile' Dundee II

Emmy winner for directing the HBO miniseries "The Corner"

I am Him · 01-31-2004, 11:55 PM

^ and don't forget Alien 3

01-31-2004, 02:48 PM	#1
isiahthomas Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Aug 20, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 10,704	Underrated Black Actors That Never Get Their Due Here's a list of black actors that are very good who i feel don't get enough credit. Ya'll can help me out if i haven't named everybody. 1. Andre Braugher 2. Delroy Lindo 3. Isaiah Washington 4. Mykelti Willamson 5. Dennis Haysbert 6. Bill Nunn 7. Roger Guenveur Smith 8. Frankie Faison 9. Mekhi Phifer 10. Bill Duke(he's also a good director except his A Rage In Harlem movie sucked) 11. Forest Whitaker 12. Clifton Powell 13. Leon 14. Michael Wright 15. Charles S Dutton 16. Keith David 17. Larry Fishburne 18. Chi McBride 19. Danny Glover 20. Terrence Howard 21. Charles Murphy(he's Eddie Murphy's brother) 22. Ving Rhames 23. Mario Van Peebles 24. Larenz Tate(he's played in a lot of crappy movies but he's still a good actor) 25. Michael Beach 26. Bokeem Woodbine 27. Allen Payne 28. Don Cheadle 29. Omar Epps 30. Taye Diggs 31. Morris Chestnut 32. Richard T Jones 33. Jeffrey Wright 34. Blair Underwood 35. Guy Torry 36. Giancarlo Esposito 37. Sean Patrick Thomas 38. Michael Jai White

01-31-2004, 11:10 PM	#13
Rhiannon oh, snap! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Jul 19, 2002 Location: middle of nowhere Posts: 11,097	What is Charles Dutton from? I've heard that name
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01-31-2004, 02:58 PM	#2
Mr. Stefani Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jul 15, 2001 Posts: 20,757	Why does their race matter? Lots of actors don't get enough credit.

01-31-2004, 04:02 PM	#3
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	of that list, I'd say Lawrence Fishburne, Mekhi Pfeiffer (hell, Eminem referenced him in a song, even tho he COULD'VE used Denzel or someone bigger) and Danny Glover (not so much nowadays, but 10-15 years ago, he was big) get respect in Hollywood. I also agree with Nirvana, there's plenty of white actors who never get their due either

01-31-2004, 06:39 PM	#4
I am Him Six Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2003 Posts: 1,529	I prefer Morgan Freeman Wesley Snipes Larry Fishborn James Earl Jones

01-31-2004, 06:42 PM	#5
Short Circus Senior Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 22, 2003 Posts: 141	I believe Don Cheadle is well respected in the industry.

01-31-2004, 08:03 PM	#8
Liza BestYearsofOurLives Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 24, 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 6,537	I don't really think we should classify anyone by race (check out the political boards if you REALLY want to know why...) but I think a very under-rated actor is Ernie Hudson. He so should have been nominated for Best Supporting Actor in HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE. He was amazing in that movie.

01-31-2004, 11:55 PM	#15
I am Him Six Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2003 Posts: 1,529	^ and don't forget Alien 3