It’s Black History Month, and as fans of film, television, and all things entertainment, there’s no better time for Monkeys Fighting Robots to celebrate the work of actors of African descent. All of these actors are fulfilling dreams that their ancestors couldn’t even imagine were possible. Each actor, possessed by a need to create and entertain, are poised, talented, hard-working, and have an extensive filmography of varied roles that look into the soul of humanity. These 10 actors are pioneers with passion, focus, and skills they’ve used to entertain millions. They are not only heroes to future generations of artists but serve as an inspiration to people all over the world.
Celebrating Black History Month With
A Tribute To African-American Actors!
1. Sidney Poitier
Arguably the most important black actor ever. Sidney Poitier was the Jackie Robinson of the cinematic industry, becoming the first African-American actor to win a Best Actor Academy Award. Poitier’s extraordinary ability to embody roles helped him break barriers and into the mainstream like no other African-American actor before him. Poitier also directed films, including Stir Crazy, the first movie by an African-American to earn more than 100 million dollars.
What To Watch:
Raisin In The Sun – 1961
Lillies in the Field – 1963
In The Heat Of The Night – 1967
Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner – 1967
Sneakers – 1992
