Who is the greatest black actor of all time?
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I said Jeffrey Wright earlier
But fishburne diversity can't be denied
I like denzel.. Especially his early work.but his roles really haven't been that wow.. His longevity has put him on top
But fishburne diversity can't be denied
I like denzel.. Especially his early work.but his roles really haven't been that wow.. His longevity has put him on top
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Denzel ....Jamie ...right now
Putting my money on Nate Parker(only cause his name hasnt been said) to be new class
Putting my money on Nate Parker(only cause his name hasnt been said) to be new class
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Disagree with actress. No way has Viola eclipsed Angela Bassett. I can't see Viola doing Tina Turner. I dont even know can Viola carry a movie by herself so I cant put her as the goat. Shes mostly been supporting. But I can see Angela doing any of Viola roles.
But I agree with Denzel followed by Sam Jack
But I agree with Denzel followed by Sam Jack
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Sidney Potier, Denzel Washington
Richard Pryor was a great actor imo
But goddamn, I don't think anybody in this thread knew that Whoopi Goldberg has won an Emmy/Grammy/Oscar/Tony.
Can't front on that
Richard Pryor was a great actor imo
But goddamn, I don't think anybody in this thread knew that Whoopi Goldberg has won an Emmy/Grammy/Oscar/Tony.
Can't front on that
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Cicely Tyson >>>>> Viola.Viola is clearly the GOAT black actresses and one of the greatest ever tbh
But who is her male counterpart
If viola does a better Harriet Tubman I'll give it to her though.
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For female I always liked Alfre Woodard, plus that's where Angela Bassett and Viola Davis got their whole steez from anyway 
For the male counterpart...Denzel has the it factor and believability, Eddie is so damn dynamic, Forrest is just a natural and makes you forget that he's Forrest, but I honestly think Jamie Foxx is a singular once in a lifetime talent that we probably won't truly appreciate until he's gone.
For the male counterpart...Denzel has the it factor and believability, Eddie is so damn dynamic, Forrest is just a natural and makes you forget that he's Forrest, but I honestly think Jamie Foxx is a singular once in a lifetime talent that we probably won't truly appreciate until he's gone.
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Idris is the prototypical glass half full/half empty career actor.
On one hand, everything about dude is A-list as far as acting, charisma, screen presence and having the "look" . Add to that he's been in a slew of big budget/popular movies, comic movies, Disney movies, etc. So with that perspective, he's had a great career.
On the other hand, he could never get the damn roles where he could actually propel himself as an actual A-list/mainstream lead. The Dark Tower is essentially being his first real chance after about a decade + of side roles. Typically it be stuff like his Prometheus role or that viking shyt in Thor. Pretty much him just making the best out of a limited situation. You'd have to turn to his Luther stuff or his independent/netflix movies to really see him shine.
He had a real break-out chance 5-6 years ago with the Alex Cross film but the director/studio head infamously booted him last minute to give the role to Tyler Perry, claiming you can't pass up on big budget guys like "Will Smith and Tyler Perry..."
suffice to say, the movie flopped. Granted i heard the movie was so trash that maybe he actually dodge a bullet there.
On one hand, everything about dude is A-list as far as acting, charisma, screen presence and having the "look" . Add to that he's been in a slew of big budget/popular movies, comic movies, Disney movies, etc. So with that perspective, he's had a great career.
On the other hand, he could never get the damn roles where he could actually propel himself as an actual A-list/mainstream lead. The Dark Tower is essentially being his first real chance after about a decade + of side roles. Typically it be stuff like his Prometheus role or that viking shyt in Thor. Pretty much him just making the best out of a limited situation. You'd have to turn to his Luther stuff or his independent/netflix movies to really see him shine.
He had a real break-out chance 5-6 years ago with the Alex Cross film but the director/studio head infamously booted him last minute to give the role to Tyler Perry, claiming you can't pass up on big budget guys like "Will Smith and Tyler Perry..."
suffice to say, the movie flopped. Granted i heard the movie was so trash that maybe he actually dodge a bullet there.