8.5
Movie
Acting
Afemo Omilami
- Born
- (age 75)
- Birthplace
- Petersburg, Virginia, USA
- Credits
- 93 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
8.5
Movie
7.4
Movie
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
8.1
Movie
Hidden Figures
6.0
Movie
Terminator Genisys
7.7
Movie
The Blind Side
5.7
Movie
G.I. Joe: Retaliation
8.3
TV
True Detective
7.2
Movie
Trading Places
7.7
Movie
Remember the Titans
6.7
Movie
The Firm
7.5
Movie
Ray
6.9
Movie
Cold Mountain
8.1
TV
Ghost Whisperer
7.5
Movie
Glory
6.4
Movie
Sweet Home Alabama
7.0
Movie
Runaway Jury
6.5
Movie
The Money Pit
6.6
Movie
Bringing Out the Dead
Acting credits 93
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Baby of the Family Film | |
| 2023 | Freedom's Path Film | Ellis Freeman |
| 2022 | Women of the Movement TV | Add Reed (1 ep) |
| 2021 | Horror Noire Film | Zeke (segment 'The Lake') |
| 2019 | Full Count Film | Mr Gravitt |
| 2019 | Creepshow TV | Brenner (1 ep) |
| 2019 | A Brother's Honor Film | Richard Granger |
| 2019 | Poms Film | David |
| 2019 | The Best of Enemies Film | Franklin Mose |
| 2018 | Down for Whatever Film | Lieutenant Baker |
| 2017 | Genius TV | Philip Randolph (1 ep) |
| 2016 | Hidden Figures Film | Man Outside Store |
| 2016 | The Founder Film | Mr. Merriman (uncredited) |
| 2016 | Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders TV | Inspector Polino (1 ep) |
| 2016 | Saints & Sinners TV | Detective St. Charles (8 ep) |
| 2016 | Smoke & Mirrors Film | Cruschev |
| 2015 | Terminator Genisys Film | Perry |
| 2015 | Mad Dogs TV | Captain Churchill (1 ep) |
| 2014 | Survivor's Remorse TV | Richard Freeman (3 ep) |
| 2014 | Madam Secretary TV | President Babacar Diome (1 ep) |
| 2014 | The Good Lie Film | Dr. Monyang |
| 2014 | True Detective TV | Police Chief Holloway (7 ep) |
| 2013 | The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Film | District 11 Mayor |
| 2013 | G.I. Joe: Retaliation Film | Chairman Joint Chief of Staff |
| 2012 | Steel Magnolias Film | Drum |
| 2010 | Beneath the Dark Film | The Man |
| 2010 | Chase TV | The Chief (1 ep) |
| 2010 | Past Life TV | Fred Lamm (1 ep) |
| 2010 | Bloodworth Film | Sheriff Bellweather |
| 2010 | Blood Done Sign My Name Film | Golden Frinks |
| 2009 | The Blind Side Film | CPS Caseworker |
| 2008 | Hounddog Film | Charles |
| 2008 | John Adams TV | Servant (1 ep) |
| 2007 | Side Order of Life TV | Thomas Beauchamp (1 ep) |
| 2007 | The Reaping Film | Haman |
| 2007 | The List Film | A.L. Jenkins |
| 2006 | Idlewild Film | Walter |
| 2006 | Heavens Fall Film | Leonard George |
| 2006 | Madea's Family Reunion Film | Isaac Sr. |
| 2006 | Glory Road Film | Mr. Flournoy |
| 2005 | Ghost Whisperer TV | Archivist (4 ep) |
| 2004 | Ray Film | Angry Husband |
| 2004 | The Alamo Film | Sam |
| 2003 | Cold Mountain Film | Joshua |
| 2003 | Runaway Jury Film | SUV Driver |
| 2002 | Drumline Film | President Wagner |
| 2002 | Sweet Home Alabama Film | Jimmy Lee |
| 2002 | I'm with Lucy Film | Cab Driver #1 |
| 2002 | The Shield TV | Vince Peabo (1 ep) |
| 2002 | The Rosa Parks Story Film | Minister |
| 2001 | Rustin Film | Mel Jones |
| 2001 | Hood Rat Film | Attorney |
| 2000 | The Runaway Film | Jule Monroe |
| 2000 | Animal Factory Film | Captain Knight |
| 2000 | Sheena TV | Kontee (1 ep) |
| 2000 | Tigerland Film | SFC Ezra Landers |
| 2000 | Remember the Titans Film | Charles Campbell |
| 1999 | Bringing Out the Dead Film | Griss |
| 1999 | Wayward Son Film | Horace |
| 1999 | Chill Factor Film | Courtroom Colonel |