Quick Facts
Born:
1950-12-13
Birthplace:
Petersburg, Virginia, USA
Credits:
96 Total Roles
Afemo Omilami
Acting
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Biography
Afemo Omilami (born December 13, 1950) is an American actor. On television, in addition to numerous guest appearances, he had recurring roles on In the Heat of the Night (1989 - 1993), Ghost Whisperer (2007 - 2008), and Saints & Sinners (2016 - 2018). Omilami has played supporting film roles in Trading Places (1983), Glory (1989), The Firm (1993), Forrest Gump (1994), Gordy (1995), Remember the Titans (2000), Ray (2004), Hounddog (2007), The Blind Side (2009), Terminator Genisys (2015), and others.
Known For
Forrest Gump
Drill Sergeant
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
District 11 Mayor
Hidden Figures
Man Outside Store
Terminator Genisys
Perry
The Blind Side
CPS Caseworker
G.I. Joe: Retaliation
Chairman Joint Chief of Staff
The Founder
Mr. Merriman (uncredited)
True Detective
Police Chief Holloway
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Freedom's Path MOVIE | Ellis Freeman |
| 2022 | Women of the Movement TV | Add Reed |
| 2021 | Horror Noire MOVIE | Zeke (segment 'The Lake') |
| 2019 | Full Count MOVIE | Mr Gravitt |
| 2019 | Creepshow TV | Brenner |
| 2019 | A Brother's Honor MOVIE | Richard Granger |
| 2019 | Poms MOVIE | David |
| 2019 | The Best of Enemies MOVIE | Franklin Mose |
| 2018 | Down for Whatever MOVIE | Lieutenant Baker |
| 2017 | Genius TV | Philip Randolph |