Black Actors You Didn’t Know Were Scorpio
Scorpios are born between October 23 and November 21, and plenty of familiar faces on screen fall squarely in that window. Below is a clean, consolidated lineup of Black male actors with Scorpio birthdays, each with quick facts and notable credits. You’ll find birthdates, places, breakout roles, and projects they’re best known for. Use it as a handy reference the next time you’re connecting names to the shows and films you love.
Winston Duke
Born November 15 in Argyle, Tobago, Winston Duke broke out worldwide as M’Baku in Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’. He returned in ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ and co-starred in Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’. Duke earned a BFA from the University at Buffalo and an MFA from the Yale School of Drama. Early TV work included guest spots on ‘Person of Interest’ and ‘Modern Family’.
Michael Jai White
Born November 10 in Brooklyn, Michael Jai White made history leading ‘Spawn’ and later fronted the blaxploitation homage ‘Black Dynamite’. A seasoned martial artist, he’s appeared in action franchises and television roles like Bronze Tiger on ‘Arrow’. White’s filmography also includes ‘Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married?’ and ‘Never Back Down: No Surrender’. He has directed and produced independent features in the action genre.
Tracy Morgan
Born November 10 in the Bronx, Tracy Morgan rose from stand-up to a cast spot on ‘Saturday Night Live’. He headlined ‘The Last O.G.’ and starred as Tracy Jordan on ’30 Rock’. Film and voice credits include ‘Cop Out’, ‘Rio’, and ‘The Boxtrolls’. He authored a memoir detailing his early life and comedy career.
Mike Epps
Born November 18 in Indianapolis, Mike Epps gained wide recognition with ‘Next Friday’ and ‘Friday After Next’. He co-created and stars in the sitcom ‘The Upshaws’. Epps portrayed Richard Pryor in ‘Winning Time’ and appeared in ‘Dolemite Is My Name’. He continues to tour as a stand-up alongside film and television work.
Sinbad
Born November 10 in Benton Harbor, Michigan, Sinbad is known for ‘A Different World’ and family comedies like ‘Houseguest’. He starred in holiday hit ‘Jingle All the Way’ and fronted multiple stand-up specials. Sinbad also hosted variety programming and TV events through the 1990s. His screen career spans sitcoms, TV movies, and voice roles.
Delroy Lindo
Born November 18 in London, Delroy Lindo earned acclaim in ‘Malcolm X’ and ‘Crooklyn’. His television work includes ‘The Good Fight’ and ‘The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial’. Lindo starred in ‘Da 5 Bloods’ and has an extensive stage résumé. He trained at the American Conservatory Theater.
Harry Lennix
Born November 16 in Chicago, Harry Lennix plays Harold Cooper on ‘The Blacklist’. His film credits include ‘The Matrix Reloaded’, ‘The Matrix Revolutions’, and ‘Man of Steel’. Lennix is a Northwestern University graduate and former teacher. He has performed widely in theater and independent cinema.
Nonso Anozie
Born November 17 in London, Nonso Anozie stars as Tommy Jepperd in ‘Sweet Tooth’. He appeared as Xaro Xhoan Daxos in ‘Game of Thrones’ and co-starred in Disney’s ‘Cinderella’. Anozie has Royal Shakespeare Company credits and an Ian Charleson Award. His voice roles include animation and video games.
Romany Malco
Born November 18 in Brooklyn, Romany Malco broke out in ‘The 40-Year-Old Virgin’. He led ‘A Million Little Things’ and appeared in ‘Think Like a Man’. Malco began in music before transitioning to acting and creating projects as a writer-producer. His work spans studio comedies and television dramas.
Damon Wayans Jr.
Born November 18 in Huntington, Vermont, Damon Wayans Jr. played Coach on ‘New Girl’ and co-led ‘Happy Endings’. Film credits include ‘Let’s Be Cops’ and family features with voice work in ‘Big Hero 6’. He has written and performed sketch comedy and stand-up. Wayans Jr. also stars in romantic comedies and streaming series.
Cory Hardrict
Born November 9 in Chicago, Cory Hardrict appeared in ‘American Sniper’ and ‘Battle: Los Angeles’. Television roles include arcs on ‘The Chi’ and ‘All American: Homecoming’. He began with commercials, music videos, and teen shows before moving into films. Hardrict balances independent features with major studio projects.
Mehcad Brooks
Born October 25 in Austin, Mehcad Brooks portrayed James Olsen on ‘Supergirl’. He joined ‘Law & Order’ as Detective Jalen Shaw and played Jax in ‘Mortal Kombat’. Earlier credits include ‘Desperate Housewives’ and ‘Necessary Roughness’. Brooks also records music under his own name.
Michael Beach
Born October 30 in Roxbury, Massachusetts, Michael Beach became a staple of ensemble TV with ‘Third Watch’. Feature credits include ‘Lean on Me’, ‘Soul Food’, and ‘Aquaman’. He trained at Juilliard and has extensive guest-star work across networks. Beach appears in both independent films and franchises.
Ashton Sanders
Born October 24 in Inglewood, California, Ashton Sanders earned widespread attention for ‘Moonlight’. He starred in ‘All Day and a Night’ and appeared in ‘The Equalizer 2’. Sanders studied at DePaul University’s Theatre School. His work includes fashion collaborations alongside film and television.
Demetrius Shipp Jr.
Born November 20 in Carson, California, Demetrius Shipp Jr. portrayed Tupac Shakur in ‘All Eyez on Me’. He has appeared in ‘All American’ and the anthology series ‘Tales’. Shipp previously worked behind the scenes in music production before acting. His roles include television dramas and independent features.
Algee Smith
Born November 7 in Saginaw, Michigan, Algee Smith starred in ‘The New Edition Story’. He followed with ‘The Hate U Give’ and Kathryn Bigelow’s ‘Detroit’. Smith appeared in ‘Euphoria’ and releases music as a solo artist. His screen work spans biopics, teen drama, and historical films.
Tequan Richmond
Born October 30 in Burlington, North Carolina, Tequan Richmond played Drew on ‘Everybody Hates Chris’. He later joined ‘General Hospital’ and starred in the series ‘Boomerang’. Richmond began with commercials and music videos. His film credits include independent dramas and thrillers.
Nate Parker
Born November 18 in Norfolk, Virginia, Nate Parker starred in ‘Beyond the Lights’ and wrote, directed, and headlined ‘The Birth of a Nation’. His early life included collegiate wrestling before acting. Parker’s credits include ‘The Great Debaters’ and ‘Arbitrage’. He also produces independent films.
Yaphet Kotto
Born November 15 in New York City, Yaphet Kotto starred in ‘Alien’ and played villain Mr. Big in ‘Live and Let Die’. He led ‘Homicide: Life on the Street’ as Lt. Al Giardello. Kotto also worked extensively on stage and television movies. His early career included off-Broadway productions.
Craig Robinson
Born October 25 in Chicago, Craig Robinson is known for Darryl Philbin on ‘The Office’. He led ‘Killing It’ and appears across films like ‘Pineapple Express’ and ‘This Is the End’. Robinson trained in music education and taught before acting full time. His work includes voice roles in animation and recurring sitcom characters.
Kevin Michael Richardson
Born October 25 in the Bronx, Kevin Michael Richardson is a prolific voice and screen actor. His credits include ‘The Cleveland Show’, ‘Lilo & Stitch’, and numerous superhero series. Richardson also appears in live-action roles and video game performances. His baritone voice anchors many leading animated villains and mentors.
Donnell Rawlings
Born October 23 in Washington, D.C., Donnell Rawlings became widely known on ‘Chappelle’s Show’. He has appeared on ‘The Wire’ and guest-starred in network comedies and dramas. Rawlings tours nationally as a stand-up while booking film and TV roles. He also hosts podcasts and live shows.
Tommy Davidson
Born November 10 in Washington, D.C., Tommy Davidson broke through on ‘In Living Color’. He voiced Oscar Proud in ‘The Proud Family’ and starred in comedies like ‘Booty Call’. Davidson’s career spans stand-up, sitcoms, and animated series. He continues to appear as a guest and recurring player across television.
Rhashan Stone
Born November 3 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and raised in the U.K., Rhashan Stone has extensive British TV and stage credits. He’s appeared in series such as ‘Strike Back’, ‘Finding Alice’, and ‘Agatha Raisin’. Stone trained at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts. His voice and stage work complement regular screen roles.
Sticky Fingaz
Born November 3 in Brooklyn, Sticky Fingaz transitioned from music to acting with ‘The Shield’ and ‘Blade: The Series’. He has written and directed independent features. Film roles often lean into action and crime drama. His multimedia projects include screenwriting and production.
RuPaul
Born November 17 in San Diego, RuPaul balances hosting duties with acting roles. Narrative credits include ‘AJ and the Queen’ and guest spots across scripted TV. He also produces internationally syndicated franchises and specials. RuPaul’s screen work spans cameos, sitcoms, and feature appearances.
Daniel Ezra
Born November 20 in Birmingham, Daniel Ezra headlines ‘All American’ as Spencer James. He trained at RADA and worked in U.K. television before his U.S. breakthrough. Ezra has guest-starred in crime and period dramas. He continues to develop projects while leading the sports drama series.
Michael Epps
Born November 16 in Chicago, Michael Epps is known for Jake Taylor on ‘The Chi’. He began as a child actor and model. Epps has appeared in music videos and youth-focused campaigns. His screen work centers on coming-of-age stories.
Ade Chike Torbert
Born October 30 in Brooklyn, Ade Chike Torbert acts in ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’ alongside a dance career. He first gained notice on a national dance competition series. Torbert has appeared in short films and music-driven projects. His roles often combine choreography and dramatic performance.
Marque Richardson
Born October 23 in San Diego, Marque Richardson portrays Reggie in ‘Dear White People’. Earlier credits include ‘The Secret Life of the American Teenager’ and procedural guest roles. He studied at the University of Southern California. Richardson also produces short-form and independent projects.
Leonard Roberts
Born November 17 in St. Louis, Leonard Roberts is known for D.L. Hawkins on ‘Heroes’ and roles in ‘Drumline’ and ‘American Sniper’. He earned a BFA in acting from DePaul University. Roberts has guest-starred in numerous network dramas and genre series. Stage appearances complement his film and television work.
David Ramsey
Born November 17 in Detroit, David Ramsey portrays John Diggle/Spartan in the Arrowverse, appearing on ‘Arrow’, ‘The Flash’, and related series. He previously recurred as Anton Briggs on ‘Dexter’. Ramsey studied at Wayne State University and also directs television episodes. His film work includes ‘Mother and Child’ and action features.
Michael Boatman
Born October 25 in Colorado Springs, Michael Boatman is known for ‘Spin City’, ‘China Beach’, and ‘Arli$$’. He recurred in ‘The Good Wife’ and ‘The Good Fight’. Boatman studied acting at Western Illinois University and won the Irene Ryan Award at the Kennedy Center. His film credits include ‘Hamburger Hill’ and ‘Woman Thou Art Loosed’.
Tequan Richmond
Born October 30 in Burlington, North Carolina, Tequan Richmond played Drew on ‘Everybody Hates Chris’. He later took on a major role in ‘General Hospital’ and starred in the series ‘Boomerang’. Richmond began with commercials and music videos. His film work includes independent dramas.
Drake
Born October 24 in Toronto, Drake began as Jimmy Brooks on ‘Degrassi: The Next Generation’. He has continued occasional acting cameos while focusing on music. Drake also produces film and TV projects through his company. His on-screen appearances span documentaries, sketches, and guest roles.
Sean Combs
Born November 4 in New York City, Sean Combs has acted in projects including ‘A Raisin in the Sun’ and cameo-heavy comedies. He has produced film and television across genres. Combs often portrays industry figures or appears as himself. His screen credits accompany a long-running career in music and business.
Omarion
Born November 12 in Inglewood, Omarion has acting credits that include dance-centered film ‘You Got Served’. He has guest-starred on television and worked in competition formats. Omarion serves as a judge and mentor in performance-focused series. His screen work often intersects with choreography and music.
French Montana
Born November 9 in Casablanca and raised in the Bronx, French Montana has appeared in films and TV as himself and in cameos. He produces music documentaries and special programming. His screen appearances connect to hip-hop culture and entertainment events. He continues to pursue acting opportunities parallel to music.
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