When we talk about films such as Black Panther, then we definitely remember a British black actress like Letitia Wright. If we decided to talk about Hotel Rwanda or Mrs. Mandela, then one other name that comes up is Sophie Okonedo. Other films with black British women are Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, Mission: Impossible 2, Crash, and Beyond the Lights with Naomie Harris, Thandie Newton and Gugu Mbatha-Raw as actors. The list will go on and on if we continued. This is a major reason why the subject such as who the best black British actress comes in.
In many ways, black British actresses have given their bests in different ways which the world has seen. It is as such that they have garnered fame through it and accolades as well as riches are added to their lists of achievements. Here’s a list of the top 15 British black actresses in no particular order.
15 Best British Black Actresses
1. Naomie Harris
- Full Name: Naomie Melanie Harris
- Age: 48 years old
- Date of Birth: 6 September 1976
- Occupation: British Actress
- Active Since: 1987
- Popular Works: Moonlight, 28 Days Later, Skyfall, Collateral Beauty, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, Our Kind of Traitor
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Naomie Harrie is among the list of the high ranking British black actresses. Started to appear on screen at the age of 9 and by 2000, she had appeared in The Witch of Edmonton at the Southwark Playhouse. Time went and so does the career of Naomie Harris who claimed other roles in TV series and films in Britain and America. In 2002, she appeared in 28 Days Later which won her a Black Reel Award for Outstanding Breakthrough Performance.
Selected Films and TV Series the British Black Actress Featured in
- No Time to Die (2021)
- Our Kind of Traitor (2016)
- Moonlight (2016)
- Collateral Beauty (2016)
- Spectre (2015)
- Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013)
- Skyfall (2012)
- Small Island (2009)
- Ninja Assasin (2009)
- Pirates of the Caribbean: At the World’s End (2007)
- Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest (2006)
- Trauma (2004)
- After the Sunset (2004)
- Living in Hope (2002)
- 28 Days Later (2002)
- Crust (2001)
- Dream Team (2000)
- The Tomorrow People (1992-1993)
- Simon and the Witch (1987-1988)
Her Awards and Achievements
- Satellite Awards for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture (2016)
- National Board Review, Best Supporting Actress (2016)
- Independent Spirit Award, Robert Altman Award (2016)
- Hollywood Film Awards, Breakout Actress (2016)
- Critics’ Choice Movie Awards, Best Acting Ensemble (2016 )
- Gotham Independent Film Awards for Special Jury Award – Ensemble Performance (2016)
- Essence Award, Shining Star Award (2012)
- Glamour Awards, Theatre Actress of the Year (2011)
- Black Reel Awards, Best Breakthrough Performance (2004)
2. Letitia wright
- Full Name: Letitia Michelle Wright
- Age: 31 years old
- Date of Birth: 31 October 1993
- Occupation: Actress
- Active Since:
- Popular Works: Black Panther, Black Mirror, Small Axe, Avengers: Infinity War
The Guyanese born British actress brought with her an outstanding performance in Avengers and Black Panther and there was no way she couldn’t have skyrocketed into international fame with the outstanding performances. She however has appeared in many series and films and with each, her interpretation of different roles makes her a well-established black woman in the movie industry not just in Britain but in the world. Her career has fetched her many notable nominations and awards that include Teen Choice Awards and a Primetime Emmy Awards among others.
Wright’s acting career has landed her among the actors to contribute towards making the highest-grossing movies of all time that including Avengers: Endgame (2019) which made a lifetime gross of $2,797,501,328 in the box office and Black Panther (2018) that made $1,347,597,973. On her own, her net worth has been estimated to be about $4 million.
Selected Films and TV Series of Letitia Wright
- I Am Danielle (2021)
- Small Axe (2020)
- Avenger: Endgame (2019)
- Guava Island (2019)
- Black Panther (2018)
- Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
- Black Mirror (2017)
- Chasing Shadows (2014)
- Coming Up (2013)
- My Brother the Devil (2012)
- Victim (2011)
- Holby City (2011)
Awards And Nominations of The British Black Actress
- Chicago Film Critics Association, Best Supporting Actress (nomination, 2020)
- Satellite Awards for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film (nomination, 2020)
- 2x NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture (won), Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture (nomination) (2019)
- Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture (2019)
- British Academy Film Awards, Rising Star Award (2019)
- Nomination for Primetime Emmy Awards, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie (2018)
- Nomination for Best Performance by a Younger Actor, Saturn Awards (2018)
- 2x MTV Movie & TV Awards nominations for Best On-Screen Team and Scene Stealer (2018)
- Teen Choice Awards Choice Sci-Fi Movie Actress (won), and Choice Breakout Movie Star (nomination, 2018)
3. Marianne Jean-Baptiste
- Full Name: Marianne Raigipcien Jean-Baptiste
- Age: 58 years old
- Date of Birth: 26 April 1967
- Occupation: Actress, director, singer/songwriter
- Active Since: 1991
- Popular Works: Secrets & Lies, Career Girls, Takers, Spy Game, City of Ember, Takers, Won’t Back Down, Peter Rabbit
Marianne Jean-Baptiste trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and graced the stage of the Royal National Theatre. Her fame however broke as a result of making an appearance in the 2010 Secrets on the Walls. She has maintained a supreme position as a British actress who is also making waves with her outstanding performances in American films and TV series.
Selected Works of Marianne Jean-Baptiste
- Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan (2021)
- Fatman (2020)
- In Fabric (2018)
- Blindspot (2015-2017)
- The Moment (2013)
- Won’t Back Down (2012)
- Takers (2010)
- City of Ember (2008)
- Without a Trace (2002-2009)
- Spy Game (2001)
- The 24 Hour Woman (1999)
- The Murder of Stephen Lawrence (1999)
- How to Make the Cruelest Month (1998)
- The Wedding (1998)
- Secrets & Lies (1996)
- Once Upon a Time (1991)
- London Kills Me (1991)
Some Awards and Nominations of the black British Actress
- USA Film Festival Performance Award (2017)
- Screen Actors Guild Awards nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (2004)
- Royal Television Society, UK Best Actor – Female (nomination, 2000)
- Online Film & Television Association, Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries (nomination, 1998)
- LA Femme International Film Festival, Thespian Award (2009)
- Indiana Film Journalists Association, US for Best Actress (nomination, 2019)
- 3x Image Awards (NAACP) nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (2006, 2007, 2008)
- Golden Globes, USA, for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture (nomination, 1997)
- Awards Circuit Community Awards, Best Actress in a Supporting Role
nomination, 1996) - Academy Awards, USA, Best Actress in a Supporting Role (nomination, 1997)
- BAFTA Awards, Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (nomination, 1996)
4. Thandie Newton
- Full Name: Melanie Thandiwe Newton Parker
- Age: 52 years old
- Date of Birth: November 6, 1972
- Occupation: actress, producer
- Active Since: 1991
- Popular Works: Crash, For Coloured Girls, The Pursuit of Happiness, The Truth Abou Charlie, Mission Impossible: 2, Westworld, Line of Duty
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The world gets to know Thandie Newton for her exceptional interpretation of roles whether in an action movie like Mission: Impossible 2, or romantic films like The Leading Man, gothic horror films like Interview with the Vampire, or mystery film like The Truth About Charlie. Little wonder she was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE, 2019) and received the Primetime Emmy Award. The actress who was born to a Zimbabwean mother and British father has continually marked her name as a great black British actress.
Some Works of the Black British Actress
- Big Mouth (2019-present)
- The Death and Life of John F. Donovan (2018)
- Line of Duty (2017)
- Westworld (2016-present)
- The Slap (2015)
- Half of a Yellow Sun (2013)
- For Coloured Girls (2010)
- W. (2008)
- The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)
- Crash (2004)
- The Truth About Charlie (2002)
- Mission: Impossible 2 (2000)
- Beloved (1998)
- Flirting (1991)
Awards of Thandie Newton
- appointed as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE, 2019)
- Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (2018)
- BAFTA Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (2006)
- Awards Circuit Community Awards Best Cast Ensemble, (2005)
- Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (2019), Best Acting Ensemble (2006)
- Critics Choice Television Awards, Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (2016)
- Empire Awards, UK, Best Actress, (2006)
- Gold Derby Awards, Ensemble Cast (2006), Drama Supporting Actress (2017)
- Hollywood Film Awards, Ensemble of the Year (2005)
- IGN Summer Movie Awards, Best TV Actress (2016)
- London Critics Circle Film Awards, British Supporting Actress of the Year (2006)
- Online Film & Television Association, Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (2017)
- Screen Actors Guild Awards, Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture (2006)
5. Sophie Okonedo
- Full Name: Sophie Okonedo
- Age: 56 years old
- Date of Birth: 11 August 1968
- Occupation: Actress, narrator
- Active Since:
- Popular Works: Hotel Rwanda, Skin, The Secret Life to Bees, Tsunami: The Aftermath, Mrs. Mandela, Criminal: UK
She was born to a Nigerian father and a British mother. Okonedo attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts where she honed her acting love for acting which lead to the beginning of a thriving acting career that began in 1991 with her earliest works being Young Soul Rebels (1991) and Go Now (1995).
She further added to her roles that of voicing. The actress gained more fame in 2005 when she appears in a Rwandan genocide based film, Hotel Rwanda which won her more than 6 award nominations.
Works
- Britannia (2021)
- Modern Love (2020)
- His Dark Materials (2020)
- Ratched (2020)
- Mrs. Mandela (2010)
- The Secret Life of Bees (2008)
- Tsunami: The Aftermath (2006)
- Hotel Rwanda (2004)
- Never Never (2000)
- This Year’s Love (1999)
Awards and Honours
- 2x Tony Award, Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play (2014), Evening Standard Theatre Award; and Critics’ Circle Theatre Award (2018)
- She was appointed an Officer of the Order of British Empire (OBE, 2010)
- Hollywood Film Festival, Ensemble Acting of the Year (2008)
- Black Reel Awards, Best Actress-Drama (2005)
6. Lenora Crishlow
- Full Name: Lenora Isabella Crichlow
- Age: 40 years old
- Date of Birth: 4 January 1985
- Occupation: actress
- Active Since: 2004
- Popular Works: Being Human, Fast Girls, Black Mirror, Back In The Game, Burton and Taylor
Lenora’s role in the TV film Bella and the Boyd became a major game-changer for her it marked the beginning of her journey to become an acclaimed black British actress. She further appeared in The Bill (2004), and Casualty (2005) in the earliest days of her acting career.
In the more than a decade of her career, Crishlow has further featured in many other works and has attracted nominations and awards that include: TV Actress of the Year at the Glamour Award (2011).
Her Works
- Morbius (2021)
- The Big Ugly (2020)
- Avenue 5 (2020)
- Deception (2018)
- Flaked (2017)
- The Late Bloomer (2016)
- A to Z (2014-2015)
- Electricity (2014)
- Doors Open (2012)
- Fast Girls (2012)
- Casualty (2005)
- The Bill (2004)
Awards and Nominations
- Screen Nation Film and Television Awards, Female Performance in TV (2014)
- SFX Awards, Sexiest Female (2013)
- Screen Nation Film and Television Awards, Female Performance in Film (2012)
- Glamour Awards, TV Actress of the Year (2011)
7. Gugu Mbatha-Raw
- Full Name: Gugulethu Sophia Mbatha-Raw
- Age: 42 years old
- Date of Birth: 21 April 1983
- Occupation: Actress
- Active Since: 2004
- Popular Works: Belle, Beauty and the Beast, Misbehaviour, Free State of Jones, Beyond the Lights
Popular as Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Gugulethu Sophia Mbatha-Raw is a British actress of South African descent. Subsequent to her attending the Royal Arts Academy, she began an acting career in TV series in 2004 and soon rose to international recognition with several appearances in works that include Beauty and the Beast (2017), and Free State of Jones (2016) to mention a few.
Some Works of the British Black Actress
- Holby City (2004)
- Walk Away and I Stumble (2005)
- Romeo and Juliet (2005)
- Hamlet (2009-2010)
- Doctor Who (2006)Odd Thomas (2013)
- Belle (2013)
- Beyond The Lights (2014)
- Free State of Jones (2016)
- Irreplaceable You (2018)
- Misbehaviour (2020)
- Loki (2021-present)
Awards and Honours and Mbatha-Raw
- She was appointed a Global Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR, 2021).
- She was appointed as Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE, 2017)
- Alliance of Women Film Journalists, for Best Breakthrough Performance (2015)
- Black Reel Awards, Best Actress (2015)
- British African-American Film Critics Association for Best Actress (2014)
- Capri Hollywood International Film Festival for Rising Star (2014)
- Chicago International Film Festival, Emerging Artist Award (2014)
- Miami International Film Festival, SIGNIS Award (2014)
8. Wunmi Mosaku
- Full Name: Oluwunmi Mosaku
- Age: unspecified
- Date of Birth: unspecified
- Occupation: actress, narrator
- Active Since: 2006
- Popular Works: His House, Damilola, Our Loved Boy, Lovecraft Country, Moses Jones, Law & Order
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She is a Nigerian born British actress who attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts where she graduated in 2007. The actress however began her professional career in 2006 and currently features in many works. The actress through the years of featuring in both TV and films have acclaimed both fame and fortune.
Some of Her Notable Works
- Loki (2021-present)
- Luther (2019)
- Fearless (2017)
- Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
- Vera (2011)
- I Am Slave (2010)
- Womb (2010)
- Moses Jones (2009)
- Sold (2007)
- The Women on Troy (2006)
Her Awards and Nominations
- Critics’ Choice Television Awards, Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (nomination, 2021)
- Screen Actors Guild Awards, Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (nomination, 2021)
- British Independent Film Awards, Best Performance by an Actress (2021)
- British Academy Film Awards, Best Actress in a Leading Role (nomination, 2021)
- British Academy Television Awards, Best Supporting Actress (2017)
9. Freema Agyeman
- Full Name: Frema Agyeman
- Age: 46 years old
- Date of Birth: 20 March 1979
- Occupation: actress
- Active Since: 2001
- Popular Works: New Amsterdam, Sense8, Law & Order, Doctor Who, Six Degrees of Assassination, Little Dorrit
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Freema Agyeman was born to an Iranian mother and a Ghanian father in London. She secured roles to play different characters and as part of her brilliant execution of many of them, she fast became an actress to watch out for.
She played minor roles in Casualty, Mile High, The Bill and Silent Witness. Time passed and her growth in the movie industry continued. She further appears in more than 30 films, series and theatres performance. She further has a career as a narrator on audio and radio.
Her Popular Works
- New Amsterdam (2018-2021)
- Eat Locals (2017)
- Sense8 (2015)
- Survivors (2008)
- Torchwood (2006-2011)
- Doctor Who (2006-2017)
- The Bill (2004-2006)
Awards And Nominations of the Black British Actress
- Glamour Women of the Year Awards for Best Newcomer (2007)
- Screen Nation Film and TV Awards, People’s Choice category for Female TV (2007)
- She was named the face of 2007 by The Observer (2007)
- British Soap Awards Best Newcomer Sexiest Female (nomination, 2003)
- Best Actress in the TV Quick Awards (nomination, 2007)
- National Television Awards for Best Dramatic Performance (nomination2010)
- Best Actress at the Birmingham Black International Film Festival’s Music, Video and Screen Awards (MVSAs, nomination, 2009)
- Female Performance in a Film at the Screen Nation Film and TV Awards for her performance in (nomination, 2016)
10. Nathalie Emmanuel
- Full Name: Nathalie Joanne Emmanuel
- Age: 36 years old
- Date of Birth: South-on-Sea, Essex, England
- Occupation: actress, model
- Active Since: late 1990s
- Popular Works: Die Hart, Game of Thrones, Fast and Furious 7, 8; Sorceress, Four Weddings and a Funeral
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In the late 1990s, Nathalie explored acting in theatre and at age 10, she had played the role of Nala in The Lion King on stage. Nevertheless, it was in 2006 that the actress made her way to the screen with the soap opera, Hollyoaks. The actress soon made roles in films and in 2014, she was nominated by Screen Actors Guild Award in the category of Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in Drama Series.
Some of Her Popular Works
- Army of Thieves (2021)
- F9 (2021)
- Holly Slept Over (2020)
- Die Hart (2020)
- Four Weddings and a Funeral (2019)
- The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019)
- The Titan (2018)
- Game of Thrones (2013-2019)
- The Fate of the Furious (2017)
- Furious 7 (2015)
- Hollyyoaks (2006-2010)
Her Awards and Nominations
- Primetime Emmy Awards, Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series (nomination, 2021)
- CinEuphoria Awards, Merit – Honorary Award (2020)
- IGN Summer Movie Awards, Best TV Ensemble (2019)
- Screen Nation Awards, Female Performance in Film (2016)
- Empire Awards for Empire Hero Award (2015)
- National Film Awards, UK, Best Actress (2013)
11. Michaela Coel
- Full Name: Michaela Ewuraba Boakye-Collinson
- Age:37 years old
- Date of Birth: October 1 1987
- Occupation: actress, screenwriter, director, producer, singer
- Active Since: 2013
- Popular Works: Law & Order: UK, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Been So Long, I May Destroy You, Black Mirror
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Michael is currently filming the sequel of Black Panther, Black Panther 2 which is slated for release on July 8 2022. Prior to this, she was a poet who performed on many stages. She also saw herself become an actor who would go on to make a statement with not just her body but her voice and many other features in acting. Little wonder she has won over 20 awards.
Apart from being an actress, she wears the hats of production, directing and music which has made her not only one among notable black British actresses but a remarkable and versatile one.
Michaela was born on October 1st 1987 to Ghanian parents in London. She attended the University of Birmingham to study English Literature and Theology and later transferred to Guildhall School of Music and Drama, making her the first black woman to attend the school in 5 years.
Selected Works of Michaela Coel
- I May Destroy You (2020)
- RuPaul’s Drag Race UK (2019)
- Black Earth Rising (2018)
- Been So Long (2018)
- The Aliens (2016)
- Chewing Gum (2015-2017)
- Monsters: Dark Continent (2014)
- National Theatre Live: Medea (2014)
Awards of Michaela, One of the Black British Actresses
- Primetime Emmy Awards, Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (2021)
- Black Reel Awards for Television, Outstanding TV Movie/Limited Series (2021)
- Broadcasting Press Guild Awards, Best Actress (2021)Film Independent Spirit Awards, Best Ensemble Cast in a New Scripted Series, and Best New Scripted Series (2021)
- GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics, Dorian Awards for Best TV Performance (2021)
- Gotham Independent Film Award, Breakthrough Series – Shortform (2021)
- Image Awards (NAACP), Best Writing for a Limited Series or TV Movie (2021)
- Radio Times Awards, TV 100 (2021)
- BAFTA Awards, Leading Actress (2021), Best Female Performance in a Comedy Programme (2016)
- BANFF World Media Festival / Rockie Awards, Grand Jury Prize (2021)
- Television Critics Association Awards (TCA), Individual Achievement in Drama (2021)
- Berlin International Film Festival, EFP Shooting Star (2018)
- Royal Television Society (RTS) Craft & Design Award (2021) for Comedy Performance (2016)
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12. Carmen Ejogo
- Full Name: Carmen Elizabeth Ejogo
- Age: 51 years old
- Date of Birth: 22 October 1973
- Occupation: actress, singer
- Active Since: 1986
- Popular Works: Selma, Sally Hemings: An American Scandal, Lackawanna Blues, Boycott, It Comes At Night, the Avengers
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Born to a Scottish mother and a Nigerian father in London, the actress started out as a host of the Saturday Disney morning show in 1993 before making it to become an acclaimed actress. Her roles include movies with different themes of love, crime and comedy among others.
Although the actress is British, she has penetrated the American movie industry where she continually marks her name among the best in many ways.
Some Notable Works of Carmen Ejogo
- Your Honour (2020-2021)
- Self Made (2020)
- Rattlesnake (2019)
- Born to Be Blue (2015)
- Selma (2014)
- Alex Cross (2012)
- The Brave One (2007)
- Boycott (2001)
- I Want You (1998)
- Cold Lazarus (1996)
Awards of the British Black Actress
- 2x Black Reel Awards for Outstanding Actress, Motion Picture (2015) and Best Supporting Actress – Television (2006)
- Image Awards (NAACP), Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture (2015)
- 2x Black Film Critics Circle Awards for Best Supporting Actress and Best Ensemble (2014)
13. Noma Dumezweni
- Full Name: Noma Dumezweni
- Age: 55 years old
- Date of Birth: 28 July 1969
- Occupation:actress
- Active Since: 2001
- Popular Works: A Raisin in the Sun, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Linda, Doctor Who, Fallen Angel
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Born to South African parents in Swaziland, Noma Dumezweni has experience as an actress in theatre, TV, and films alike. Her experience dates to as far back as 2001 and in no time she expanded her career. At present, Noma has featured in more than 30 works of art and still counting.
Some of the TV series and Films She Featured
- Made for Love (2021)
- The Boy Who Would Be King (2019)
- Black Earth Rising (2018)
- Mary Poppins Returns (2018)
- Frankie (2013)
- Terry Pratchett’s The Colour of Magic (2008)
- After Thomas (2006)
- Dirty Pretty Things (2002)
Awards and Nominations of Noma Dumezweni
- Theatre World Awards Honouree (2018)
- Drama League Award, Distinguished Performance (nomination, 2018)
- Tony Award, Best Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Nomination, 2018)
- 2x Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Play (2006, 2017)
- Evening Standard Theatre Award, Best Actress in a Leading Role (nomination, 2016)
14. Angel Coulby
- Full Name: Angel Leonie Coulby
- Age: 44 years old
- Date of Birth: August 30 1980
- Occupation: actress, singer
- Active Since: 2001
- Popular Works: Merlin, Thunderbirds Are Go, Vincent, Orrible, Conviction
Angel Coulby is most renowned for her outstanding performance in Merlin as Gwen (Guinevere). Her breakthrough nonetheless came with her performance in Orrible. She has since appeared in many other works on stage and TV. She was nominated in 2010 by the Monte Carlo TV Festival Awards for Golden Nymph Outstanding Actress – Drama Series.
She was born in Islington, London as an Afro-Guyanese and attended Queen Margaret University.
Selected Works of the British Black Actresses
- Moving On (2020)
- Innocent (2018)
- Thunderbirds Are Go (2015-2020)
- Dancing on the Edge (2013)
- Merlin (2008-2012)
- Blue Murder (2007)
- Vincent (2005)
- Conviction (2004)
15. Naomi Campbell
- Full Name: Naomi Elaine Campbell
- Age: 54 years old
- Date of Birth: May 22, 1970
- Occupation: actress, model, singer, businesswoman
- Active Since: 1978
- Popular Works: Black is King, Trippn’, I Feel Pretty, New York Undercover, Empire, Star
Although she is most reputable for being a supermodel, Naomi Campbel also has a career as an actress. She has played several roles in TV series and films and has also appeared in many music videos as a vixen. With her height, energy and acts of different characters, the Jamaica descent British black actress and one among famous and successful models started her rise to stardom at the age of 7 when she featured in the music video of Bob Marley, Is This Love continues to find her to the top in the list of gifted actors.
Some of Her Works
- Black is King (2020)
- I Feel Pretty (2018)
- Karma Aur Holi (2009)
- Empire (2015-2016)
- Prisoner of Love (1999)
- Trippin’ (1999)
- New York Undercover (1995)
Best British Black Actress – Recap of Top 15
15. Naomi Campbell
14. Angel Coulby
13. Noma Dumezweni
12. Carmen Ejogo
11. Michaela Coel
10. Nathalie Emmanuel
9. Freema Agyeman
8. Wunmi Mosaku
7. Gugu Mbatha-Raw
6. Lenora Crishlow
5. Sophie Okonedo
4. Thandie Newton
3. Marianne Jean-Baptiste
2. Letitia wright
1. Naomie Harris
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