Remakes of old films always catch the attention of viewers. So, soon we will have the opportunity to evaluate a new look at the well-known Western “The Magnificent Seven”. In the film, one of the main roles was played by the popular actor Denzel Washington. And on the eve of the long-awaited premiere, we decided to introduce you to ten of the most brutal black actors in Hollywood.
Looking at this brutal American actor, it is hard to believe that he has already changed his seventh decade. However, despite its far from young age, Washington is actively filming, and almost every film with his participation is another large-scale creation, for his work in which Denzel is honored with praise and all kinds of awards. So, for his supporting role in the film “Glory”, the Hollywood actor received an “Oscar”. The actor received the second prestigious Oscar statuette for his negative role in the film Training Day. In addition, he has several nominations, Golden Globe and many other awards. By the way, Denzel is lucky not only in his career, but also in his personal life. The man has been happily married for about thirty-five years now and has four children.
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This attractive actor has won the attention of TV viewers since the beginning of his career in television. Then Idris played mostly cameo roles in television series, but he gained some popularity after filming the TV series “Dr. Eleanor Bromwell”. Later followed by a start in the cinema, however, again in inconspicuous roles. However, success was not far off: the actor’s name became familiar to the general public after the film “28 weeks later”. Now, Elba has roles in such films as “Rock and Roll”, “Raider Boys”, “Ghost Rider – 2”, “Prometheus”, “Pacific Rim” and others. By the way, there are rumors that Idris is among the actors who are being considered for the role of the new James Bond.
Michael Jackson’s “Bad” video, directed by cult director Martin Scorsese, made his screen debut for Snipes. After such a successful work, success and attention were not long in coming. Wesley was literally showered with movie roles. So, early in his professional career, he starred in films such as “Major League”, “King of New York”, “Better Life Blues”, “New Jack City” and “Dance on the Water”. And the role in the film “Passenger 57” received high marks from film critics and the public in general. In general, the actor’s filmography includes many films, but the audience remembered Snipes most of all for his role as a vampire in the science fiction film “Blade”. For a Brazilian martial artist, this look was perfect. It would seem that luck was on the side of the Hollywood actor, but in 2008 the actor went to jail for tax evasion. However, this impartial fact did not affect Snipes’ career so much. He also continues to act in films, and his loyal fans believe that the idol will again delight them with bright works.
Will Smith is perhaps one of the most recognizable and beloved black Hollywood actors. Together with irrepressible charm and charisma, this talented actor seems to have easily won the love of the public, and in particular the entire female audience. By the way, Smith, it is worth noting, owes his fame exclusively to his strengths and abilities. So, he does not hide that since childhood he had the nickname “Prince”, which means that he could easily get out of any trouble thanks to his flexibility and charm. His attractiveness in no small measure helped to achieve success in the acting field. Will Smith has several Oscar and Golden Globe nominations, as well as a Grammy statuette. In addition, the man has repeatedly been one of the most beautiful and richest people on the planet.
This good-natured giant is able to attract the attention of the public by his appearance. And together with his acting talent, Ving Rhames won the love not only of the audience, but also the respect of film critics. At the beginning of his career, the man played in theaters, and quite successfully. Then came the turn of television and big cinema. So, on account of his work in such films as “War Losses”, “Jacob’s Ladder”, “Pulp Fiction”, “Mission Impossible”, “Chuck and Larry: Fire Wedding” and many others. In total, Rhames played in more than a hundred films, and this, you see, not every actor can boast. In addition, for his role in the film “Don King: Only in America” the actor was awarded the “Golden Globe”.
Jamie Foxx began his show business career with a stand-up comedy. Then came the roles in television series, which brought the young man some popularity. However, the actor achieved real fame thanks to his dramatic roles. So, his debut in this genre took place with Oliver Stone’s film “Every Sunday”. It was after this work that Fox became one of the most talented Hollywood actors. And Jamie received his first Oscar nomination for his supporting role in the film “Accomplice.” Then the coveted statuette did not go to the man, but the work in the film “Ray” was finally crowned with a prestigious award.
French actor Omar Sy became famous for his role in the dramatic and unusual film “1 + 1 / Untouchables.” For this work, Omar was awarded the prestigious Cesar Prize and received high reviews from critics. Reading the biography of this smiling man, all that remains is to admire Xi’s determination. Born into a family of a cleaning lady and a worker, the future Hollywood actor for some time, in parallel with his studies at school, worked on the radio. After leaving school, the young man received a lucrative offer that changed his whole life: the producers offered Omar to create his own television show. And it was a stone’s throw to success in big cinema. Today, the actor has a solid filmography behind him, and given his acting talent, over the years it will only be replenished with new works.
Don Cheadle began his career as a film actor with the movie Hamburger Height. Then he played roles in such films as “Rat Pack”, “Traffic”, “What to do for a dead man in Denver” and many others. And for his work in the film Hotel Rwanda, the man was nominated for an Oscar. In addition, Cheadle already has two Golden Globe figurines in his piggy bank. During his long career in acting, Don has already proved to the public and critics that he is endowed with an undeniable talent, therefore we are sure that only success in the field of show business and many new interesting works are expected ahead of men.
At first, Tay decided to conquer the theatrical world, and he succeeded. So, his debut took place in the musical “Carousel”. Then, continuing to play roles on the theater stage, the man decided to simultaneously master the world of cinema. For the first time on the screen Diggs can be seen in the film “Stele’s Passion”, then followed by his work in the films: “House of Night Ghosts”, “Equilibrium”, “Chicago”, “Clayton Base”, “Bohemia” and others. However, the actor and these successes seem to be few. Then came the turn for television, in which Thay also expected good luck. So, he starred in the series “Ellie McBeal”, “Kevin Hill” and “Private Practice”.
Djimon will forever go down in history as the first native of Africa to be twice nominated for an Oscar. The fate of a man cannot be called simple: as a thirteen-year-old teenager, Khonsu left for Paris in order to get an education. After that, the young man was forced to live on the street for two years, as he could not find a job. But luck was still on the side of the future actor: one fine day, Djimon was noticed by fashion designer Thierry Mugler, who was so captivated by the beauty of the young man that he hired him to work as a model. Khonsu’s unusual, exotic appearance helped him to conquer the heights of show business. Photo sessions, shooting in clips of Madonna, Paula Abdul and Janet Jackson did their job. So, roles in a big movie soon followed. He has worked in the films “Stargate”, “Amistad”, “Rise from the Depths”, “Gladiator” and “Four Feathers”.