Actors: Male: Black

Conphidance earned an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Male Performance in a New Scripted Series for his starring role on Little America - The Cowboy (2020). As the star and face of the anthology series season one, Little America (2020), Conphidance garnered high praises from Rolling Stone, Variety, Deadline, The Guardian, IndieWire, Past Magazine and The Washington Post.

Conphidance stars in Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. (2022), alongside Regina Hall, Sterling K. Brown, and Nicole Beharie. He is a recurring guest star in the CBS comedy, Bob Hearts Abishola (2019), opposite Billy Gardell and Folake Olowofoyeku, the Golden Globe and Emmy Awards winning Atlanta (2016), opposite Donald Glover and Zazie Beetz, Emmy Nominated American Gods (2017) opposite Orlando Jones and in Complications (2015) created by Matt Nix. Additional works include Fist Fight (2017), opposite Ice Cube, The Sacrament (2013), Valor (2017), Survivor's Remorse (2014), Six (2017), and the Daytime Emmy Award winning The Inspectors (2015).

Additionally, Conphidance has worked as a musician in films and TV shows, including Constantine (2014).

Don Mike is known for Hotel Cocaine (2024), Ordinary Angels (2024) and Supergirl (2015).

Demore Barnes was a shy student at Sir Oliver Mowat High School in Toronto when some friends cajoled him into hosting the school's Christmas assembly. The performance was a hit, giving Barnes the confidence to try out for Squawk Box, a sketch comedy show on YTV. (Canada's version of Nickelodeon) He was eighteen years old, and it was his first professional audition. He got the job. And the beginning of a career in acting was launched. The show lasted one season, by which time Barnes knew he wanted to pursue acting as a career. He applied to Ryerson University's theatre program, but a successful audition for the CBC kids show," Street Cents", sidetracked his academic aspirations.

He spent the next three seasons on the show doing sketch comedy. "Street Cents" allowed him to hone his comedic talents, but he felt the need to expand his range and challenge himself. For a while, that something else was a series roles in television and movies and cable shows, including a turn as the tribal warrior, Mudo on the nationally syndicated Tia Carrere show," Relic Hunter." Also, in the television movies, "White Lies", with Sarah Polley and Lynn Redgrave, "Second String" starring Jon Voight, "Blackout" with Jane Seymour In less than a year, Barnes was cast as Benjamin Hardaway on "The Associates", and thrust into a media maelstrom. For that role, Demore was nominated for two consecutive years for the Gemini award (Canada's equivalent of Emmy) as Best Lead Actor in a drama series. In addition, Demore was the winner of the BFV and Black Film Award for best performance in a dramatic series.

"The Associates" lasted two seasons, after which Demore he was ready for a big change: moving to Los Angeles It was a tough decision, but it was clear at that point that the roles that Demore was seeking were often cast long before they came to Canada. It was a huge decision for someone with such close ties to family and friends, who loved his career and his country, but the next logical step, nonetheless.

Demore arrived in Los Angeles in January 2003. He fully expected to step off the plane and start working; after all, that was always the case. Everything had fallen into his lap. This was not the case. What did fall into his lap, however, was an opportunity to work with the acting coach Larry Moss. Once again, he was in the right place at the right time. One phone call and he was in. Demore had no idea how extraordinarily difficult it was to be accepted into a class with the man for whom there was always a one year waiting list. For the first time, Demore was having an opportunity to study acting. He studied and waited and believed in himself. As a Canadian with no working papers he had to wait for the right project and the right role.

And then came The Unit. After Demore's first audition for David Mamet, Mamet looked up at him and said, what you just did there is what they call demanding the part. You just demanded that part". Demore's response was decidedly Demore, "Well, I do want the part, David". And the rest as they say, was history.

Orlando Jones was born on 10 April 1968 in Mobile, Alabama, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Evolution (2001), The Time Machine (2002) and Drumline (2002). He has been married to Jacqueline Staph since 2 January 2009. They have two children.

Chris Obi is known for American Gods (2017), Star Trek: Discovery (2017) and Snow White and the Huntsman (2012).

Michael was born in the city of Toronto, Canada. He later moved to the city of Malton, Mississauga where he spent his teenage years attending Westwood S.S. It was at this high school where two television producers discovered this young talent and casted him for the role of SID in his first television debuting series entitled "Straight up!" in 1997. While working on the set of "Straight Up!" he admired the work of Canadian actress Sarah Polly (Straight Up) and the acting bug bit him and he had found a new passion for the art. Since then, Michael has been working alongside many talents such as Mark Wahlberg, Octavia Spencer and Tiffany Haddish to name a few. After working on a number of commercials and television shows such as Diggstown, Grand Army and Degrassi, he realized the positive impact film artists can make in their communities. In addition to his acting work, Michael is also a dedicated advocate for the arts. He has worked with a number of organizations to promote and support the development of new talent in the industry, and is passionate about using his platform to inspire and empower others. Michael is known for his ability to embody a wide range of characters, from dramatic and serious to comedic and lighthearted. He brings a depth of emotion to each role he plays, captivating audiences with his dynamic performances. With his talent, dedication, and passion for the craft, Michael Brown is a force to be reckoned with in the Canadian entertainment industry.

Ato Essandoh was born on 29 July 1972 in Schenectady, New York, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Jason Bourne (2016), Garden State (2004) and Blood Diamond (2006).

Barrie Brown is known for Jason Bourne (2016), Territory 8 (2013) and Vitamin Z (2013).

Adam David Gregory is known for Between Wars (2025), Asphalt Heart (2010) and Pandora's Box: Unleashing Evil (2016).

American actor Phillip Allen Hall III the son to both (Dad) Phillip Allen Hall Jr. and (Mom) Debra Lee Miller quickly made his rise to fame as a fashion model in 2004. Featuring in Wal-Mart's summer magazine ad that succeeded over 1 billion printed copies worldwide. He also appeared in many box office films, commercials and more.

Jemarko Jones is a young man who started his career at the age of 14 where he started writing and performing his first single "still in love" at different school events and local functions around the city. At the age of 15 jemarko took drama class at East Detroit High School.

Jemarko was born and raised in Detroit Michigan. Jemarko is a proud father and relocated to Las Vegas to further his career as an actor, comedian, songwriter, and rapper. Jemarko has done alot of stand up comedy open mics acts. Jemarko is in a few major production films and local films such as Bourne 5 (Matt Damon), escaping Las Vegas (Billy Zane), monopoly millionaires (billy gardell), Iheart media (special guest), the truth (law intern student), the lance McGowan show, wbke Las Vegas radio show, Las Vegas blvd (web series), popovich road to Hollywood, America got talent, red handed (48 hour film), Stripped (web series), game is such a pity (music video), paid by the second (tv show), just for kids( katrina carson show), Aint no love in the city (documentary).

Andre Rutherford was born on 4 July 1992 in Peoria, Illinois, USA.

DaJuan Johnson is known for Bosch (2014), Grey's Anatomy (2005) and NCIS: Origins (2024).

Peter Jerrod Macon is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Lt. Commander Bortus in the Fox/Hulu television series The Orville (2017-present). Macon was raised in Minneapolis and attended North Community High School, where he acted in school plays. His mother was a teacher, and his father was a truck driver. Macon later attended the San Francisco Art Institute and the Yale School of Drama, where he earned a master's degree in acting. Macon married Lucia Brawley, an actress who also attended Yale, in 2005. Former New York City Mayor David Dinkins officiated. He divorced Lucia several years later and in 2018 married Jacquelyn Woods.

Anthony Alabi is an actor, writer and former NFL player with the Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He left the NFL in 2010 and moved to Los Angeles to pursue his true passion, acting. He was born in San Antonio, TX of a Puerto Rican mother and Nigerian father.

Anthony Alabi is a series lead in a Netflix comedy called "Family Reunion", which debuted in July 2019. His other credits include recurring roles on Showtime's "Shameless," Amazon's "Bosch," and Disney's "Raven's Home," with guest starring roles on CBS's "NCIS," ABC's "Modern Family," Fox's "The Mick," and a supporting role on the Netflix feature film "Pee Wee's Big Holiday."

When Anthony moved to Los Angeles, he fully immersed himself in the process of becoming an actor and spent all his time training in both drama and comedy before seeking auditions or representation. He is known for his unique combination of comedic timing and raw vulnerability on dramas rarely seen in a man of his stature.

Anthony is also a writer and has built a library of comedy and drama scripts. Anthony has produced many comedic digital sketches that can be seen online under the banner "Mudda Sucka." Many of these sketches can be seen on Funny or Die.

He resides in Los Angeles with his wife Caroline, their two kids, Ande and Axton and their dog, Watson.

Joel Steingold was born on 6 October 1976 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. He is an actor, known for How to Get Away with Murder (2014), The Chi (2018) and Shameless (2011).

Critically acclaimed television, film and stage actor John Marshall Jones ("JJ") currently stars as Nelson Bradford in the upcoming "For All Mankind" (APPLE TV+), as Uncle Ronny on "Paradise Lost" (PARAMOUNT), as Andy in "50 States of Terror" (QUIBI), as Malcolm Peters on the ABC drama, "Grand Hotel", as 'Special Agent Jay Griffin' on Amazon's hit police procedural series, "Bosch," and as 'Sheriff Brown' on USA TV's original drama series, "Shooter". Jones is also co-executive producer and star (as Smitty) of the Bounce TV hit comedy "In The Cut". Jones also has recurring roles on The Morning Show, starring Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon. "Big Little Lies" starring Laura Dern and Meryl Streep, "9-1-1" starring Angela Bassett , "S.W.A.T." starring Shamar Moore, and "Grace and Frankie" starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin.

Christopher Allen is a U.S. Air Force veteran turned actor. While serving in the military a civilian co-worker asked for volunteers to participate in a musical. Chris said yes. He performed in Damn Yankees and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. The following year he made his way to Los Angeles, and the rest can be found below.

David Bryan Woodside (born July 25, 1969) is an American actor. He is best known for his television roles as the bass singer Melvin Franklin in The Temptations, Robin Wood in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Malcolm Franks in Single Ladies, Dr. Joseph Prestridge in Parenthood, the angel Amenadiel in Lucifer, as well as Wayne Palmer in the thriller series 24.

Alimi ("Ali - Me") dazzles as the enigmatic and debonair Marcel Dumas on the Netflix and USA Network smash hit, Queen of The South. Ballard was last seen as Dr. Robert Dubois on the acclaimed original drama series Queen Sugar from Academy Award-nominated filmmaker creator/executive producer Ava DuVernay and executive producer Oprah Winfrey on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.

Alimi lit up the screen as Reginald Lennox III, on the ABC and Shondaland drama, THE CATCH. For three seasons Alimi portrayed Detective Kevin Crawford on CBS's Global Sensation CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. Ballard may best be known for his portrayal of Special Agent David Sinclair, for six seasons as a series regular, on Tony and Ridley Scott's highly successful CBS crime drama NUMB3RS. The 2011 movie season kicked off with Alimi as Fusco in UNIVERSAL'S summer Blockbuster FAST FIVE. His tenure in Hollywood began as a series regular on the ABC sitcom SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH as The Quizmaster. Ballard had a blast recurring as Agent Gayne Levin on CBS's and TV's #1 Hit-Drama NCIS. Other series regular roles have Herbal Thought in James Cameron's cult favorite DARK ANGEL and as Matthew on the ABC sitcom ARSENIO.

An avid comic collector, Ballard was thrilled to lend his voice as Falcon for the Marvel Animated Series & Video Game SUPER HERO SQUAD. Some of his notable guest-starring roles include CRIMINAL MINDS, LUCIFER, ELEMENTARY, CASTLE, SCORPION, IN PLAIN SIGHT, HELLO LADIES, and many more. In other feature work, Ballard has graced the screen with such talent as Cuba Gooding Jr. in 20th Century Fox's MEN OF HONOR and Morgan Freeman in DreamWorks' DEEP IMPACT.

Of all the roles Alimi portrays, two reward him daily, that of Husband and Father. Ballard resides HAPPILY in Los Angeles with his Wife and two wonderful Children.

Dulé Hill can currently be seen starring as the patriarch Bill Williams in ABC's re-imagining of "The Wonder Years". Inspired by the beloved award-winning series of the same name, the Peabody Award winning, "The Wonder Years" is a coming-of-age story set in the late 1960s that takes a nostalgic look at a black middle-class family in Montgomery, Alabama.

Dulé was most recently seen in the Netflix film "Hypnotic" and opposite Chiwetel Ejiofor and Anne Hathaway in the HBO Max heist film "Locked Down". Previously, Dulé portrayed the role of Alex Williams in the USA Network drama "Suits," recurred in the second of the SHOWTIME series "Black Monday" with Don Cheadle and Regina Hall, appeared in the HBO series "Ballers" with Dwayne Johnson and starred in J.D. Dillard's drama "Sleight"

Theatrically, Dulé starred in the People's Light production of "Lights Out: Nat 'King' Cole" by Colman Domingo and Patricia McGregor. Hill reprised his role of Nat "King" Cole in the West Coast premiere production at the Geffen Playhouse. For eight seasons Dulé portrayed the role of Burton 'Gus' Guster in the USA Network comedy "Psych" and served as a producer of the series. He received seven NAACP Image Award nominations for "Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series." Dulé revived his role with the original co-stars in the films "Psych: The Movie," "Psych 2: Lassie Come Home" and the third comedy feature "Psych 3: This Is Gus," which premiered on PEACOCK.

Dulé first came to prominence as The Kid opposite Savion Glover and Jeffrey Wright in "Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk" (Public Theatre, Broadway), directed by George C. Wolfe. He also appeared in the Tony nominated musical "After Midnight" and co-starred in the Alicia Keys produced play "Stick Fly" on Broadway. His other stage credits include "Black and Blue" (Broadway), "Shenandoah" (Paper Mill Playhouse), "The Little Rascals" (Goodspeed Opera House) and Amiri Baraka's Obie award winning play "Dutchman" (Cherry Lane Theatre).

Dulé began attending dance school at the Marie Wildey School of Dance in East Orange, New Jersey when he was three and received his first break years later as the understudy to Savion Glover in "The Tap Dance Kid" on Broadway. He went on to perform the lead role in the musical's national tour alongside Harold Nicholas of the legendary Nicholas Brothers.

In 1999, Dulé joined the cast of NBC's acclaimed series "The West Wing," as Charlie Young, personal aide to the President (Martin Sheen) and subsequently, deputy special assistant to the chief of staff (Allison Janney). During his seven seasons on the series, Hill garnered an Emmy Award nomination and four Image Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, as well as receiving two Screen Actors Guild Awards as part of the ensemble in a drama series.

Some of Dule's previous film credits include David Mamet's "Edmond," opposite William H. Macy, "The Guardian," "Sugar Hill," "She's All That" and the 2003 Disney release "Holes," an adaptation of the award-winning children's novel by Louis Sachar in which he appeared as Sam the Onion Man alongside co-stars Sigourney Weaver, Jon Voight, Shia LaBeouf and Patricia Arquette.

Jason Sims-Prewitt was born on 14 August 1982 in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Drumline (2002), Mind Thief (2022) and 8 Year Theory (2009).

Emmy Award-winner Monti Sharp, a Monroe, Louisiana native and the youngest of five siblings, honed his acting skills at the esteemed University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Launching his theatrical career in New York City, Monti quickly made a mark with off-Broadway performances and engagements at renowned regional theaters like The Public, the Guthrie, and Arena Stage.

His talent extended to the big and small screens, with notable appearances in films such as Dead Presidents, and Get Smart, and ground-breaking television shows like NYPD Blue, ER, 24, Malcolm in the Middle, Prison Break, and Modern Family. Monti also showcased his acting prowess on daytime dramas 'General Hospital', 'As the World Turns', and 'Guiding Light,' earning the 1993 Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series and the Soap Opera Digest Award for Best Newcomer.

In addition, Monti continues to make significant contributions to national commercials, seamlessly transitioning between on-camera performances and voice-overs. His creative pursuits don't end there - he's a writer and director of several short films and a visual artist with pieces in public and private collections across the USA.

In 1995, Monti earned his Private Pilot License VFR(SEL). Alongside his artistic achievements, he holds a black sash in Wing Chun Kung Fu and a yellow belt in Seido Karate.

Mark Anthony Brighton is a London born actor. Although acting since a teenager in youth theatre, he then went on to train at The poor school, Kngs cross, graduating in 2000. Since then, he has gone on to work steadily with such names including Benedict Cumberbatch, Tilda Swinton, Mads Mickelson Chewitel Ejiofor, Elijah Woods, Tom Courtenay, Bill Nighy and many other.

Kobna Holdbrook-Smith was born on 23 August 1977 in Accra, Ghana. He is an actor, known for Mary Poppins Returns (2018), Wonka (2023) and The Gorge (2025). He has been married to Nydia A. Swaby since 27 July 2018.