Afemo Omilami
Biography
Afemo Omilami is an American actor born on December 13, 1950, in Petersburg, Virginia. He has established a career in both television and film, accumulating numerous acting credits. On television, his work includes numerous guest appearances alongside recurring roles on In the Heat of the Night from 1989 to 1993, Ghost Whisperer from 2007 to 2008, and Saints and Sinners from 2016 to 2018. In film, Omilami has appeared in supporting roles in Trading Places in 1983, Glory in 1989, The Firm in 1993, Forrest Gump in 1994, and Gordy in 1995. His later film appearances include Remember the Titans in 2000, Ray in 2004, Hounddog in 2007, The Blind Side in 2009, and Terminator Genisys in 2015.
Career overview
Afemo Omilami is an American actor born on December 13, 1950, in Petersburg, Virginia. He has built a prolific career across both television and film, accumulating a substantial body of work with ninety-two known credits listed on the Movie Database.
On television, Omilami has made numerous guest appearances alongside several notable recurring roles. His television credits include recurring parts on the series In the Heat of the Night from 1989 to 1993, Ghost Whisperer from 2007 to 2008, and Saints and Sinners from 2016 to 2018.
In addition to his television work, Omilami has appeared in a wide array of supporting film roles throughout his career. His feature film credits include Trading Places in 1983, Glory in 1989, The Firm in 1993, Forrest Gump in 1994, and Gordy in 1995. His later film appearances include Remember the Titans in 2000, Ray in 2004, Hounddog in 2007, The Blind Side in 2009, and Terminator Genisys in 2015, among others.
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- Freedom's Path (2023) as Ellis Freeman
- Women of the Movement (2022) as Add Reed
- Horror Noire (2021) as Zeke (segment 'The Lake')
- Creepshow (2019) as Brenner
- Poms (2019) as David
- The Best of Enemies (2019) as Franklin Mose
- Full Count (2019) as Mr Gravitt
- A Brother's Honor (2019) as Richard Granger
- Down for Whatever (2018) as Lieutenant Baker
- Genius (2017) as Philip Randolph
- Hidden Figures (2016) as Man Outside Store
- The Founder (2016) as Mr. Merriman (uncredited)
- Saints & Sinners (2016) as Detective St. Charles
- Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders (2016) as Inspector Polino
- Smoke & Mirrors (2016) as Cruschev
- Terminator Genisys (2015) as Perry
- Mad Dogs (2015) as Captain Churchill
- True Detective (2014) as Police Chief Holloway
- Madam Secretary (2014) as President Babacar Diome
- Survivor's Remorse (2014) as Richard Freeman
- The Good Lie (2014) as Dr. Monyang
- The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013) as District 11 Mayor
- G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013) as Chairman Joint Chief of Staff
- Steel Magnolias (2012) as Drum
- Past Life (2010) as Fred Lamm
- Chase (2010) as The Chief
- Bloodworth (2010) as Sheriff Bellweather
- Blood Done Sign My Name (2010) as Golden Frinks
- Beneath the Dark (2010) as The Man
- The Blind Side (2009) as CPS Caseworker
- John Adams (2008) as Servant
- Hounddog (2008) as Charles
- The Reaping (2007) as Haman
- Side Order of Life (2007) as Thomas Beauchamp
- The List (2007) as A.L. Jenkins
- Glory Road (2006) as Mr. Flournoy
- Madea's Family Reunion (2006) as Isaac Sr.
- Idlewild (2006) as Walter
- Heavens Fall (2006) as Leonard George
- Ghost Whisperer (2005) as Archivist
- Ray (2004) as Angry Husband
- The Alamo (2004) as Sam
- Cold Mountain (2003) as Joshua
- Runaway Jury (2003) as SUV Driver
- The Shield (2002) as Vince Peabo
- Sweet Home Alabama (2002) as Jimmy Lee
- Drumline (2002) as President Wagner
- I'm with Lucy (2002) as Cab Driver #1
- The Rosa Parks Story (2002)
- Rustin (2001) as Mel Jones
- Hood Rat (2001) as Attorney
- Sheena (2000) as Kontee
- Remember the Titans (2000) as Charles Campbell
- Animal Factory (2000) as Captain Knight
- Tigerland (2000) as SFC Ezra Landers
- The Runaway (2000) as Jule Monroe
- Bringing Out the Dead (1999) as Griss
- Forces of Nature (1999) as Cab Driver (uncredited)
- Chill Factor (1999) as Courtroom Colonel
- The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn (1999) as Noah's Father
- Selma, Lord, Selma (1999) as John Webb
- Funny Valentines (1999) as Ephraim Lee
- Wayward Son (1999) as Horace
- Dawson's Creek (1998) as Clifton Smalls
- Flash (1997) as Sam Parker
- New York News (1995)
- Gordy (1995) as Krugman
- Forrest Gump (1994) as Drill Sergeant
- A Simple Twist of Fate (1994) as Bailiff
- Fortune Hunter (1994) as Pierre Toussant
- The War (1994) as Quarry Man
- Drop Squad (1994) as Berl (Flip) Mangum
- The Firm (1993) as Cotton Truck Driver
- The Real McCoy (1993) as Cab Dispatcher
- Sankofa (1993) as Noble Ali
- I'll Fly Away (1991) as Mr. Hendricks
- In the Line of Duty: Manhunt in the Dakotas (1991) as Prison Guard
- White Lie (1991) as Bartender
- Law & Order (1990) as Henry Patterson
- Law & Order (1990) as Michael Kano
- Law & Order (1990) as Darryl Lamaine
- The Long Walk Home (1990) as Taxi Driver
- Murder in Mississippi (1990) as Bob Moses
- Caroline? (1990) as Taxi Driver
- Web of Deceit (1990) as Bailiff
- Glory (1989) as Tall Contraband
- In the Heat of the Night (1988) as Walker Harris
- In the Heat of the Night (1988) as Jimmy Dawes
- The Money Pit (1986) as Bernie
- Miami Vice (1984) as Desmond Maxwell
- Trading Places (1983) as Longshoreman
- Rage of Angels (1983) as Vet #1
- Freedom Road (1979) as Young Black Man with Scars
- Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys (1976) as Charlie Weems
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Taxi Driver
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Jule Monroe