african american motion picture actors and actresses

This star is a triple threat. She can sing, dance, and act. And Zendaya's just getting started! Discover how Zendaya became such a success as she makes her way into the future.

A biography of Dorothy Dandridge, America's first African-American movie star, discussing her childhood in Cleveland, her Hollywood girlhood, her encounters with racism, and other details of her personal and professional life.

Traces the life and career of the actress who won the Oscar for the film "Monster's Ball.".

Presents short biographies of ten influential African American actors, including Ruby Dee, Sidney Poitier, Morgan Freeman, Denzel Washington, Whoopi Goldberg, Paul Robeson, Ossie Davis, Dorothy Dandridge, Jamie Foxx and Halle Berry.

Tracy Ellison finds herself a little overextended when she takes on the task of writing, directing, producing, and designing a major motion picture.

Chronicles the life of Dorothy Dandridge, describing the actress's childhood, early stage experiences, and professional accomplishments, and discussing the significance of her Oscar nomination in 1955. Includes a time line, glossary, and other resources.

Tells the stories behind the nominations of African-Americans for Academy Awards in the categories of actor, actress, or director since 1939 when Hattie McDaniel won best supporting actress for her role in "Gone With the Wind.".

A photographic chronicle of African-Americans in Hollywood, looking at their evolving roles as actors and directors from 1910 through the 1990s.

This book describes the life and career of Halle Berry, who was a former Miss USA runner-up who began acting in 1991 and has since become one of the biggest stars in Hollywood.