African American Big Screen Stars

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Top African American Celebrities
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Will Smith
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Sammy Davis Jr
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Danny Glover
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Eddie Murphy
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Morgan Freeman
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Sammy Davis Jr Born in Harlem, Manhattan, a son
of Dancer Elvera Davis and Vaudeville star Sammy
Davis Sr. His Father was an African American as
his mother was from a Puerto Rican ancestry. He
was multi-talented, who could do almost anything
regarding the show business that would be, sing,
dance, play instruments, act, does stand up and
was also known for his Self Deprecating
Humor.   Will Smith Willard Carroll Smith, Jr.
was born in West Philadelphia, to Willard Carroll
Smith Sr, who owned a refrigeration company, a
bright high school kid was started to be called
as price, because of his charming personality who
gets him out of trouble very easily. Pursuing his
career in Music he met Jeffery A. Townes at a
party and then they soon started performing
together as DJ. Jazzy Jeff and Fresh
Prince.   Glover was trained in the Black Actors
workshop of the American Conservatory Theater,
His first Broadway debut in Fugards Master
Harold and the boys, which brought him to
national Recognition and led Director Robert
Benton to cast Glover in his first venture and a
leading role and had a best picture nomination.
  Edward Regan Murphy was born on April 3, 1961
in Brooklyn, New York. His father, Charles Edward
Murphy was a transit police officer who was an
amateur comedian and actor. Murphy got his comic
skills from his father. He was a bright kid grown
up in New York, spent a huge amount of time on
impressions and standup comedy routines rather
than academics. His sense of humor made him stand
out from the average kids at High
school.   Morgan Freeman The heavy command,
voice, over an excellent personality, Morgan
Freeman is one of the legends and iconic actors
of Hollywood. He was born in June 1937 in
Memphis. He served as a mechanic from 1955-1959
in US air force. His first appearance was in all
African American production of the exuberant
musical Hello, Dolly! Throughout 1970s he worked
as a stage artist, winning drama desk and
Clarence Derwent awards and receiving a Tony
award nomination for his performance in the
Mighty Gents in 1978.   Resource Fly ABS Blog
Top African American Celebrities