10 Black Actors Who Deserve More Love

Denzel and Anthony Mackie are great, but don't sleep on these tremendous up-and-coming talents.

Not Available Lead
Complex Original

Image via Complex Original

Not Available Lead

It's no secret that Hollywood is a light on representation when it comes to black actors. Ask any two people to name the most prominent ones out and the lists will end up looking similar because the same 15 people are recycled for both lead and supporting roles.

Don't get us wrong: We love Denzel Washington as much as the next guy, and we're fans of Anthony Mackie and Zoe Saldana (the reigning king and queen of ubiquity), but there are plenty of up-and-coming actors who deserve juicy roles alongside the big dogs. Keep reading for 10 talented black actors who deserve more love.

RELATED: The 25 Best Black Comedy Movies

RELATED: The 50 Hottest Black Actresses of All Time

RELATED: 25 Best Black Movies from the Pat 25 Years

Written by Frazier Tharpe (@The_SummerMan)

Nicole Beharie

Not Available Interstitial

Columbus Short

Not Available Interstitial

Donald Glover

Not Available Interstitial

Damon Wayans Jr.

Not Available Interstitial

Adepero Oduye

Not Available Interstitial

Rob Brown

Not Available Interstitial

Nate Parker

Not Available Interstitial

John Boyega

Not Available Interstitial

Jay Pharaoh

Not Available Interstitial

Tristan Wilds

Not Available Interstitial

Latest in Pop Culture