Chadwick Boseman

Chadwick Boseman

Deceased · Born: Nov 29, 1976 · Died: Aug 28, 2020

Personal Details

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BornNov 29, 1976 Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Parents
  • Carolyn Boseman (Mattress)
  • Leroy Boseman
Relatives
  • Derrick Boseman (Sibling)

Biography

Chadwick Boseman was a renowned American actor, whose impressive career was marked by his captivating portrayals of iconic figures in American history, as well as his electrifying performances in a wide range of film genres.

As T'Challa/Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe from 2016 to 2019, Boseman brought gravity and depth to his character, particularly in the critically acclaimed Black Panther (2018),which shattered box office records and cultural norms.

In addition to his work in the Marvel franchise, Boseman also delivered standout performances in biographical dramas, playing pioneering Americans such as Jackie Robinson in 42 (2013),James Brown in Get on Up (2014),and Thurgood Marshall in Marshall (2017).

Boseman's impressive filmography also included notable roles in The Express (2008),Draft Day (2014),and Message from the King (2016),showcasing his versatility and range as an actor.

Born in Anderson, South Carolina, Boseman was educated at Howard University, where he honed his craft, and later attended the Oxford Mid-Summer Program for acting, before relocating to Los Angeles in 2008 to pursue his big-screen aspirations.

Sadly, Boseman's life was cut short by a four-year battle with colon cancer, which he fought with courage and dignity, even as he continued to star in some of the biggest movies ever made, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished for generations to come.

Career

2023
Marvel Studios: Legends
Marvel Studios: Legends as T'Challa / Black Panther
2022
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever as T'Challa / Black Panther (archive footage) (uncredited)
2021
Marvel Studios' 2021 Disney+ Day Special
Marvel Studios' 2021 Disney+ Day Special as Star Lord T'Challa (voice) (archive footage)
What If...?
What If...? as Star Lord T'Challa (voice)
Da 5 Bloods
Da 5 Bloods as Stormin' Norman
2019
Avengers: Endgame
Avengers: Endgame as T'Challa / Black Panther
21 Bridges
21 Bridges as Andre Davis
2018
Avengers: Infinity War
Avengers: Infinity War as T'Challa / Black Panther
Black Panther
Black Panther as T'Challa / Black Panther
2017
Marshall
Marshall as Thurgood Marshall
2016
Captain America: Civil War
Captain America: Civil War as T'Challa / Black Panther
2014
Draft Day
Draft Day as Vontae Mack
Get on Up
Get on Up as James Brown
2013
42
42 as Jackie Robinson
2012
The Kill Hole
The Kill Hole as Lt. Samuel Drake
2010
Persons Unknown
Persons Unknown as Graham McNair
2008
The Express
The Express as Floyd Little