He became famous through A Soldier's Story (1984 ... Sir Lenny Henry is among the best black male British actors over 60. He gained success as a stand-up comedian and impressionist in the late ...

He was later referred to as the African Roscius, after the famous Roman actor of ... Playbill courtesy of British Library. The African American actor Ira Aldridge was born in New York City and ...

Frustrated at the lack of black representation in major films, the quartet decided to recreate famous TV and film ... Last year, a BFI study found black British actors played just 0.5% of lead ...

Who are the 20 most famous black male actors over 60 ... Sir Lenworth George Henry CBE is among the best black male British ...