Popular Actors and Filmmakers

5. Singleton - Known for directing "Boyz n the Hood," "Poetic Justice," and "2 Fast 2 Furious."
7. Bassett - Known for "What's Love Got to Do with It," "Black Panther," and "American Horror Story."
8. P. Henson - Famous for "Empire," "Hidden Figures," and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button."
9. Ali - Known for "Moonlight," "Green Book," and "True Detective."
11. DuVernay - Director of "Selma," "13th," and "A Wrinkle in Time."
14. Poitier - Acclaimed for "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner," "In the Heat of the Night," and "Lilies of the Field."
15. L. Jackson - Famous for "Pulp Fiction," "Django Unchained," and the "Avengers" series.
17. Boseman - Famous for "Black Panther," "42," and "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom."
19. Jenkins - Directed "Moonlight," "If Beale Street Could Talk," and "The Underground Railroad."
20. Washington - Known for roles in "Training Day," "Malcolm X," and "Fences."

1. - Known for "Euphoria," "Spider-Man" series, and "Dune."
2. Spencer - Known for "The Help," "Hidden Figures," and "The Shape of Water."
3. Nyong'o - Acclaimed for "12 Years a Slave," "Black Panther," and "Us."
4. Peele - Director of "Get Out," "Us," and "Nope."
6. Pinkett Smith - Famous for "The Matrix" series, "Set It Off," and "Gotham."
10. Lee - Director of "Do the Right Thing," "Malcolm X," and "BlacKkKlansman."
12. Davis - Acclaimed for "The Help," "Fences," and "How to Get Away with Murder."
13. Murphy - Known for "Coming to America," "Beverly Hills Cop," and "Shrek."
16. Freeman - Known for "The Shawshank Redemption," "Million Dollar Baby," and "Driving Miss Daisy."
18. Berry - Famous for "Monster's Ball," "X-Men" series, and "Die Another Day."