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Akosua Busia

Acting Born Dec 30, 1966 Ghana 24 credits

Biography

Akosua Busia was born on December 30, 1966 in Accra, Ghana. She is an actress and director, known for The Color Purple (1985), Tears of the Sun (2003) and Low Blow (1986). She was previously married to John Singleton.

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Known for

Film

Lust, Caution

as Kobe Ikabo

Knight Rider

as Nurse
Film

The Color Purple

as Nettie

Rawhide

as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

Full filmography

  • ER (1994) as Kobe Ikabo
  • Knight Rider (1982) as Nurse
  • Simon & Simon (1981)
  • St. Elsewhere (1982) as Debra Etting
  • The Twilight Zone (1985) as (segment "Lost and Found")
  • Tears of the Sun (2003) as Patience
  • A.D. (1985) as Acte
  • The Color Purple (1985) as Nettie
  • New Jack City (1991) as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
  • Crossroads (1986) as Woman at Boardinghouse
  • Dead Man's Walk (1996) as Emeralda
  • The Seventh Sign (1988) as Penny Washburn
  • Mad City (1997) as Diane
  • Ashanti (1979) as The Senoufo Girl
  • Rosewood (1997) as Jewel
  • Late Starter (1985) as Nicki
  • Native Son (1986) as Bessie
  • The Final Terror (1983) as Vanessa
  • Low Blow (1986) as Karma
  • Badge of the Assassin (1985) as Ruth
  • The George McKenna Story (1988) as Cynthia Byers
  • Saxo (1988) as Puppet
  • Brother Future (1991) as Caroline
  • Louisiana (1984) as Ivy