Colman Domingo, a multi-talented individual, has been making waves in the entertainment industry with his impressive array of credits. In 2023, he was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Play as a producer for the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Fat Ham.
As an actor, Domingo has received widespread recognition for his roles in various projects. He won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor Drama for his portrayal of Ali in the HBO series Euphoria. His performances have also earned him numerous award nominations, including two Film Independent Spirit Awards, two Gotham Awards, two SAG Awards, two Critics Choice Awards, and two NAACP Awards.
In addition to his television work, Domingo has appeared in several notable films. He starred in Barry Jenkins' critically acclaimed film If Beale Street Could Talk, and has also appeared in Steven Spielberg's Lincoln, Lee Daniels' The Butler, Ava DuVernay's Selma, Nia DaCosta's Candyman, and Janicza Bravo's Zola.
As a producer, Domingo has been involved in several projects, including the Netflix film Rustin, in which he stars as Bayard Rustin, slated for release in the fall of 2023. He is also set to star in the Warner Brothers film The Color Purple, produced by Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg.
Domingo's extensive list of accolades includes the Denver Film CinemaQ-LaBahn Ikon Film Award, the National Hispanic Media Coalition Impact Award, the Creative Coalition Television Humanitarian Award, and the Atlanta's Out On Film Icon Award.
In addition to his work in the entertainment industry, Domingo is a dedicated educator. He is a Professor of acting at the University of Southern California, School of Dramatic Arts, and has previously served as a Creative Associate at the Juilliard School and a faculty member at the Yale School of Drama.
