Afemo Omilami

Afemo Omilami

74 · Born: Dec 13, 1950

Personal Details

BornDec 13, 1950 Petersburg, Virginia, USA

Biography

Afemo Omilami, a renowned actor, brought into this world on the thirteenth day of December, nineteen hundred and fifty, in the city of Petersburg, Virginia, United States of America.

He is widely recognized for his captivating performances in iconic films such as Forrest Gump, released in the year nineteen hundred and ninety-four, Bringing Out the Dead, which premiered in nineteen hundred and ninety-nine, and The Firm, a cinematic masterpiece that hit the screens in nineteen hundred and ninety-three.

Afemo Omilami's personal life is filled with love and happiness, as he has been married to the lovely Elizabeth Omilami since September eleventh, nineteen hundred and eighty-five. Together, they have been blessed with two precious children, whom they cherish and adore.

Career

2023
Freedom's Path
Freedom's Path as Ellis Freeman
2021
Horror Noire
Horror Noire as Zeke (segment 'The Lake')
2019
A Brother's Honor
A Brother's Honor as Richard Granger
Full Count
Full Count as Mr Gravitt
Poms
Poms as David
The Best of Enemies
The Best of Enemies as Franklin Mose
2018
Down for Whatever
Down for Whatever as Lieutenant Baker
2016
Hidden Figures
Hidden Figures as Man Outside Store
The Founder
The Founder as Mr. Merriman (uncredited)
Saints & Sinners
Saints & Sinners as Detective St. Charles
True Detective
True Detective as Police Chief Holloway
2014
The Good Lie
The Good Lie as Dr. Monyang
2013
G.I. Joe: Retaliation
G.I. Joe: Retaliation as Chairman Joint Chief of Staff
2012
2010
Provinces of Night
Provinces of Night as Sheriff Bellweather
2009
The Blind Side
The Blind Side as CPS Caseworker
2007
Hounddog
Hounddog as Charles
The List
The List as A.L. Jenkins
2006
Heavens Fall
Heavens Fall as Leonard George
Idlewild
Idlewild as Walter
Glory Road
Glory Road as Mr. Flournoy
2004
Ray
Ray as Angry Husband
2003
Runaway Jury
Runaway Jury as SUV Driver
Tara
Tara as Attorney
I'm with Lucy
I'm with Lucy as Cab Driver #1
Drumline
Drumline as President Wagner
2001
Rustin
Rustin as Mel Jones
2000
Tigerland
Tigerland as SFC Ezra Landers
Animal Factory
Animal Factory as Captain Knight
Remember the Titans
Remember the Titans as Charles Campbell
The Runaway
The Runaway as Jule Monroe
1999
Funny Valentines
Funny Valentines as Ephraim Lee
Wayward Son
Wayward Son as Horace
Chill Factor
Chill Factor as Courtroom Colonel
Forces of Nature
Forces of Nature as Cab Driver (uncredited)
1995
Gordy
Gordy as Krugman
1994
Drop Squad
Drop Squad as Berl (Flip) Mangum
Forrest Gump
Forrest Gump as Drill Sergeant
The War
The War as Quarry Man
1993
Sankofa
Sankofa as Noble Ali
The Real McCoy
The Real McCoy as Cab Dispatcher
The Firm
The Firm as Cotton Truck Driver
White Lie
White Lie as Bartender
1990
Web of Deceit
Web of Deceit as Bailiff
The Long Walk Home
The Long Walk Home as Taxi Driver
Caroline?
Caroline? as Taxi Driver
1989
Glory
Glory as Tall Contraband
1986
1983
Trading Places
Trading Places as Longshoreman
1979
Freedom Road
Freedom Road as Young Black Man with Scars