african american motion picture actors and actresses

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african american motion picture actors and actresses

Wesley Snipes

2002
A biography of the black American actor whose films include "White Men Can't Jump," "Demolition Man," and "Waiting to Exhale.".

Will Smith

1999
A biography of Will Smith, the rap musician and movie star.

Gregory Hines

1999
A biography of actor/dancer Gregory Hines, tracing his career from childhood when he tap danced with his father and brother, through 1992 when he won the Tony Award for best actor in the Broadway musical "Jelly's Last Jam.".

Angela Bassett

2002
A photo-filled chronicle of the life and career of African-American actress Angela Bassett, including her childhood in Florida, her education at Yale University, and her success in such films as "What's Love Got to Do with It?" and "How Stella Got Her Groove Back.".

Halle Berry

2003
A biography of the actress who won a Golden Globe Award in 2000 for her leading role in the television movie "Introducing Dorothy Dandridge.".

Dorothy Dandridge

an intimate biography
1999
The story of the first African American ever to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Performance by An Actress.

Whoopi Goldberg

1999
A biography of the single mother, former welfare recipient, and one-time drug addict whose determination helped her become a successful actress and television personality.

Introducing Halle Berry

a biography
2002
Chronicles the life of actress Halle Berry, discussing her troubled childhood as a biracial child in Cleveland, Ohio, past abusive relationships, early career, breakthrough roles, personal relationships, and other related topics.

Samuel L. Jackson

2000
A biography of the critically acclaimed actor, known for his work in such films as "Jungle Fever," "Pulp Fiction," and "Star Wars: Episode I--The Phantom Menace.".

Bright boulevards, bold dreams

the story of Black Hollywood
2005
Presents a comprehensive history of African-American performers spanning sixty years and profiles the lives and careers of famous entertainers such as Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, Hattie McDaniel, Lena Horne, Sammy Davis, Jr., and many more.

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