Paul Robeson aka AA ;)
No, Bill Cosby was not the first African American actor on TV.
The African American actor in the Chase Sapphire commerical (Nov. + Dec. 2010) is NOT Morgan Freeman. Who is the actor?
james derham
Terrence Howard is an African-American actor and musician.
Robert Guillaume
Sidney Poitier was the first African-American to win a Best Actor award for his performance in "Lilies of the Field" (1963).
No African-American actor or actress has won more than one Oscar for Best Actor/Actress. Denzel Washington is the only one who won 2 Oscars, one of them for Best Supporting Actor.
Paul Robeson
Samuel Jackson
In 1920, the highest-paid African American entertainer was Paul Robeson. Renowned for his powerful baritone voice and commanding stage presence, Robeson achieved significant fame as a singer, actor, and civil rights activist. His success in theater, particularly in productions like "Othello," and his concert performances contributed to his status and financial success during that era.
Denzel Washington was the second African American to win Best Actor. He won for his role in Training Day (2001). He had previously been nominated in the Best Actor category for The Hurricane in 1999 and Malcolm X in 1992.
Chris Rock is an African American comedian, actor, and director.