10 Best Black Actors Under 40 in 2023 – mrDustBin

Black Actors under 40 | black actors in their 30s in 2023

Here is the list of Black Actors under 40 years who established themselves as successful actors in the Hollywood film industry. We have already listed a list of black actresses over 50 years whose contribution to the American Film Industry is always memorable and nowhere are our next post-black actors above 50.

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1 Michael B Jordan – 35 Years

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Michael Bakari Jordan is the full name of Michael B Jordan, an American actor, and producer. He began his acting career with the film Black and White in 1999 and in the same year debuted in the Television Series The Sopranos. He is popularly known for the roles of Oscar Grant in Fruitvale Station, Donnie in Creed, Erik Killmonger in Black Panther, etc.

Michael B Jordan was born on 9 February  1987 in Santa Ana, California, United States. And the height of 5’11 feet and 75 kg with black hair and dark brown eyes. His estimated net worth is USD 8 million approx. He is one of the top and best black actors under 40 as of 2023.

2 Shad Moss – 35 Years

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Shad Gregory Moss is the full name of Shad Moss and his stage name is Bow Wow, an American actor, rapper, and TV presenter. He began his career as a rapper and debuted with the film Carmen: A Hip Hopera in 2001, and debuted on the TV The Steve Harvey Show in 2001.

Black Actor Moss is famous for his studio albums Beware of DogDoggy BagUnleashed, etc and his popular movies are Lottery TicketLike Mike, etc. He is one of the best singers and actors under 40.

Shad Moss was born on 9 March 1987 in Columbus, Ohio, the United States of America to Alfonso Moss and Teresa Caldwell, and has one sister. His height and weight are 5’7 feet and 67 kg with black hair and hazel eyes. The estimated net worth of Shad Moss is around USD 1.5 million approx.

3 Donald Glover – 39 Years

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Donald McKinley Glover Jr. is the full name of Donald Glover and also popularly with the stage name Childish Gambino, is an American actor, comedian, singer, producer, rapper, director, and writer. He began his acting career with the TV show Late Night with Conan O’Brien in 2005 and later debuted in the film Mystery Team.

He is well known for the roles of Niko in The Lazarus Effect, Andre in Magic Mike XXL, Aaron Davis in Spider-Man: Homecoming, etc.

Donald Glover was born on 25 September 1983 in Edwards, California, the United States to Donald Sr. and Beverly Smith and has one brother and one sister. He is a partner of Michelle White [2015-present] and has three children.

The estimated net worth of Childish Gambino is USD 35 million approx. and his height and weight are 5’9 feet and 79 kg having black hair and dark brown eyes.

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4 Lakeith Stanfield – 32 Years

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Lakeith Lee Stanfield is an American actor and rapper better known as Lakeith Stanfield is famous for his Short Term 12 in the year 2013, his debut and he got the Independent Spirit Award for the same.

He’s also known for many of his movies like Selma, Straight Outta Compton, Crown Heights, Sorry to Bother You, and Judas and the Black Messiah and he also got an Academy Award nomination for the last movie mentioned above. Gotham Independent Film Tribute Award is also one of his awards.

Lake was born on 12th August 1991 in San Bernardino, California in the USA. His parents are  Gary Stanfield and Karen Garrett.

He is 6′ tall and 71 kg by weight. His eye color is Brown and his hair is Brown. His net worth is $2 million.

5 Kendrick Sampson – 34 Years

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Kendrick Smith Sampson better known as Kendrick Sampson is an American actor, activist, and producer known for his works such as The Vampire Diaries in the year 2009, How to Get Away with Murder in the year 2014, and Gracepoint in the year 2014.

Resurrection: The J.R. Richard Story, This Boy’s Dream, Immune, The Sidelines, and Survival are some of his works.

Ken was born on 8th March 1988 in Houston, Texas in the USA. His parents are  Daphne Smith Sampson and Hoyle Sampson, Sr.

He is 5’11” tall and 75 kg by weight. His eye color is Light Brown and his hair is Black. His net worth is $1 million.

6 Charles Michael Davis – 36 Years

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Charles Michael Davis is an American actor, model, producer, photographer, and director. He is our well-known Marcel Gerard aka Marcel in the TV sequel of Vampire Diaries, THE ORIGINALS.

He got his start from the talent agency AMTC which is Actors, Models, and Talent for Christ. Charles was born on 1st December 1984 in Dayton, Ohio in the USA. His parents are Marina Davis and Charles Davis.

He is 6′ tall and 78 kg by weight. His eye color is Dark Brown and his hair is Black. His net worth is $800 Thousand.

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7 Winston Duke – 36 Years

Winston Duke is a Tobagonian actor well-known for his performances in the Marvel films – Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. In the Marvel films, he played the character M’Baku. Duke’s other movie appearances include Us, Nine Days, and Spenser Confidential.

His television performances include Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, Person of Interest, The Messengers, Major Crimes, and Modern Family.

Duke was born on November 15, 1986, in  Saint Paul, Tobago, Trinidad, and Tobago. His height is 6 feet 5 inches, weight is 90 kg, hair color is black, and eye color is dark brown. His net worth is estimated to be $8 million.

8 Corbin Bleu – 33 Years

Corbin Bleu Reivers is an American singer and actor. He is well-known for his role in the drama series Flight 29 Down. He has appeared in television series like High Incident, ER, Malcolm & Eddie, Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide, Hannah Montana, Phineas and Ferb, The Good Wife, Blue Bloods, Franklin & Bash, One Life to Live, The Middle, The Fosters, Supergirl, Acting for a Cause, and Dynasty.

Bleu’s television films include High School Musical, Jump In!, High School Musical 2, Flight 29 Down The Hotel Tango, Mother Goose Parade, and Campfire Christmas. He has appeared in films like Soldier, Beach Movie, Family Tree, Mystery Men, Galaxy Quest, Catch That Kid, Free Style, Beyond All Boundaries, Scary or Die, Nurse 3D, Sugar, The Monkey’s Paw, To Write Love on Her Arms, Megachurch Murder, Walk Ride Rodeo, Love, for Real, and A Christmas Dance Reunion.

He was born on February 21, 1989, in Brooklyn, New York City, United States. His height is 5 feet 8 inches, weight is 68 kg, hair color is dark brown, and eye color is brown. His net worth is estimated to be $4 million.

9 Evan Ross – 34 Years

Evan Olav Ross-Naess, professionally known as Evan Ross is an American musician and actor. He has appeared in television series like Shelly Fisher, All of Us, Life Support, Girlfriends, 90210, Luck, Wicked City, Star, and Ashlee+Evan.

Ross has won the SXSW Film Festival for his Breakthrough Performance in the film 96 Minutes.

Black Actor Ross has appeared in films like ATL, Pride, Gardens of the Night, Line watch, Life Is Hot in Cracktown, According to Greta, Black Water Transit, Case 219, The Family Tree, Jeff, Who Lives at Home, All the Wilderness, Just Before I Go, Squatters, Supremacy, The Curse of Buckout Road, Pink Skies Ahead, The United States vs. Billie Holiday, and She Ball.

Ross was born on August 26, 1988, in Greenwich, Connecticut, United States. His height is 6 feet 1 inch, weight is 72 kg, hair color is black, and eye color is dark brown. His net worth is estimated to be $30 million.

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10 John David Washington – 38 Years

John David Washington is an American actor, producer, and also former professional football player. He played the lead role of Ricky Jerret in the television series Ballers. He also appeared in the Broadway show The Piano Lesson.

Washington has appeared in films like Malcolm X, Devil In A Blue Dress, The Book of Eli, Love Beats Rhymes, Monsters and Men, Monster, The Old Man & The Gun, Tenet, Malcolm & Marie, Beckett, and Amsterdam.

He won the Saturn Awards, for Best Actor in Tenet and IMDb STARmeter Awards under the Breakout Star category.

Washington was born on July 28, 1984, in Los Angeles, California, United States. His height is 5 feet 9 inches, weight is 94 kg, hair color is black, and eye color is black. His net worth is estimated to be $8 million.

11 Damon Wayans Jr – 40 Years

Damon Kyle Wayans Jr. is an American actor and comedian. He appeared in the television series My Wife and Kids, The Underground, Happy Endings, New Girl, Happy Endings: Happy Rides, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Happy Together, Bob’s Burgers, Sherman’s Showcase, The Twilight Zone, Hoops, Kenan, and Frogger.

Wayans has appeared in films like Blackman, Dance Flick, Marmaduke, The Other Guys, Someone Marry Barry, Let’s Be Cops, Big Hero 6, How To Be Single, Super Troopers 2, Trouble, Love, Guaranteed, Cherry, Long Weekend, The Harder They Fall, Supercool, and Players.

Wayans was born on November 18, 1982, in Huntington, Vermont, United States. His height is 6 feet 1 inch, weight is 82 kg, hair color is black, and eye color is black. His net worth is estimated to be $9 million.

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12 Tristan Wilds – 33 Years

Tristan Paul Mack Wilds is an American actor, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is well-known for his role in the teen drama series 90210. He has appeared in films like Miracle’s Boys, The Wire, Cold Case, Law & Order, The Breaks, Shots Fired, Dinner for Two, Tales, and Profiled: The Black Man.

Wilds has appeared in films like Half Nelson, The Secret Life of Bees, Red Tails, and Really Love.

He was born on July 15, 1989, in Staten Island, New York City, United States. His height is 5 feet 11 inches, his weight is 73 kg, his hair color is black, and his eye color is dark brown. His net worth is $6 million.

13 Laroyce Hawkins – 34 Years

Laroyce Hawkins is an American actor and stand-up comedian. He has appeared on television shows like Detroit 1-8-7, Underemployed, Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D., Chicago Justice, South Side, and Chicago Med.

He has appeared in films like The Express: The Ernie Davis Story, Canal Street, Hope Springs Eternal, The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain, Hands Up, and North of The 10.

Hawkins was born on May 4, 1988, in Harvey, Illinois, United States. His height is 6 feet 1 inch, weight is 74 kg, hair color is dark brown, and eye color is dark brown. His net worth is estimated to be $11 million.

14 Daniel Kaluuya – 33 Years

Daniel Kaluuya is a British actor. He is known for his role in films and television series. He has appeared in films like Shoot the Messenger, Cass, Chatroom, Johnny English Reborn, Welcome to the Punch, Kick-Ass 2, Sicario, Get Out, Black Panther, Widows, Queen & Slim, A Christmas Carol, Judas, and the Black Messiah, and Nope.

Kaluuya has appeared in television series like The Whistleblowers, Skins, Silent Witness, Doctor Who, Lewis, FM, The Philanthropist, Psychoville, Comedy Lab, Harry & Paul, Coming Up, The Fades, Black Mirror, Random, Babylon, Watership Down, and Saturday Night Live.

Kaluuya has acted in stage plays like Oxford Street, Sucker Punch, Trelawny of the ‘Wells’, A Season in the Congo, and Blue/Orange.

He was born on February 24, 1989, in London, England. His height is 5 feet 9 inches, his weight is 75 kg, his hair color is black, and his eye color is dark brown. His net worth is estimated to be $15 million.

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15 Trevante Rhodes – 32 Years

Trevante Nemour Rhodes is an American actor known for his works in television series and films. He has appeared in television series like Gang Related, If Loving You Is Wrong, If Loving You Is Wrong, Westword, and Mike.

Rhodes appeared in films such as I Came Back, Open Windows, The Night Is Young, Lady Luck, Shangri-La Suite, Moonlight, Burning Sands, Song to Song, Smartass, 12 Strong, The Predator, Bird Box, and The United States vs. Billie Holiday.

He was born on February 10, 1990, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, United States. His height is 6 feet, his weight is 88 kg, his hair color is black, and his eye color is black. His net worth is estimated to be $10 million.

16 Alfred Enoch – 34 Years

Alfred Lewis Enoch, professionally known as Alfie Enoch is a British-Brazilian actor. He is best known for playing the role of Wes Gibbins in the television series How To Get Away With Murder. He won the FESTin Award for Best Actor and Pan African Film Festival Canada Lee Award for Executive Order.

Enoch has appeared in television series like Broadchurch, Mount Pleasant, Sherlock, Troy: Fall of a City, Trust Me, and Foundation.

His film appearances include Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, Executive Order, Tigers, and The Critic.

Enoch was born on December 2, 1988, in Westminster, London, England. His height is 6 feet 4 inches, his weight is 81 kg, his hair color is black, and his eye color is dark brown. His net worth is $3 million.

17 Aldis Hodge – 36 Years

Aldis Alexander Basil Hodge, professionally known as Aldis Hodge is an American actor known for his works in films and television series. He has appeared in films like Die Hard With A Vengeance, Bed of Roses, Bed of Roses, Big Momma’s House, The Ladykillers, The Tenants, Little Athens, Edmond, Happy Feet, American Dreamz, Equal Opportunity, Red Sands, The East, A Good Day to Die Hard, Straight Outta Compton, Hidden Figures, Brian Banks, Clemency, What Men Want, The Invisible Man, Magic Camp, One Night in Miami…, The Birthday Cake, Green Lantern: Beware My Power and Black Adam.

He has appeared in television series Between Brothers, NYPD Blue, Pacific Blue, Judging Amy, City of Angels, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Becker, Boston Public, Charmed, ER, Leverage, Castle, The Chicago Code, Rectify, Turn: Washington’s Spies, Underground, The Blacklist, Black Mirror,  Star Trek: Short Treks, Medal of Honor, City on a Hill, Leverage: Redemption, and The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder.

Hodge was born on September 20, 1986, in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States. His height is 6 feet 1 inch, weight is 80 kg, hair color is black, and eye color is dark brown. His net worth is $10 million.

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18 Demetrius Shipp Jr. – 34 Years

Demetrius Shipp Jr. is an American actor known for his works in film and television series. He has appeared in Tales, All American, #unlock’d, WGN Morning News, WGN Morning News, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Wendy Williams Show, Dish Nation, Made in Hollywood, Conan, and Hip Hop Squares.

Shipp’s film appearances include All Eyez on Me, Cut Throat City, and Same Difference.

He was born on November 20, 1988, in Carson, California, United States. His height is 5 feet 11 inches, weight is 75 kg, hair color is black, and eye color is black. His net worth is estimated to be $2.5 million.

19 Yahya Abdul-Mateen II – 36 Years

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is an American actor. He has appeared in television series like The Get Down, The Handmaid’s Tale, Black Mirror, and Watchmen.

Abdul-Mateen II has appeared in films like The Vanishing of Sidney Hall, Baywatch, The Greatest Showman, First Match, Boundaries, Aquaman, Us, Sweetness In The Belly, All Day and A Night, The Trial of the Chicago 7, Candyman, The Matrix Resurrections, Ambulance, and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.

He was born on June 15, 1986, in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. His height is 6 feet 3 inches, weight is 90 kg, hair color is black, and eye color is black. His estimated net worth is $2.5 million.

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20 Robert Ri’chard – 40 Years

Robert Andrew Ri’chard is an American actor known for his works in television and films. He has appeared in television series like Where I Live, Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper, Nash Bridges, Touched by An Angel, Crisis Center, Promised Land, Nickelodeon Sports Theatre with Shaquille O’Neal, The Jamie Foxx Show, All That, Cousin Skeeter, Boston Public, My Wife, and Kids, Touched By An Angel, One on One, CSI: Miami, Veronica Mars, NCIS, Meet The Browns, The Vampire Diaries, King Bachelor’s Pad, The Client List, CSI: NY, Hungry, 427, Lucifer, iZombie, The Rich and the Ruthless, Empire, and Harlem.

His film appearances include our Friend, Martin, Light It Up, Alley Cats Saints, Coach Carter, House of Wax, The Comebacks, Louis, Sweet Harder, Chocolate City, The Man in 3B, Chocolate City: Vegas Strip, Kinky, Bolden, Alone, Real Talk, and The Fight That Never Ends.

He was born on January 7, 1983, in Los Angeles, California, United States. His height is 5 feet 9 inches, his weight is 72 kg, his hair color is black, and his eye color is black. His net worth is estimated to be $2 million.

21 Elijah Kelley – 36 Years

Elijah Kelley is an American singer, dancer, and actor. He has appeared in television series like Mama Flora’s Family, A Lesson Before Dying, The Shield, The Shield, Everybody Hates Chris, Numb3rs, Dirty Sexy Money, The Wiz Live!, The New Edition Story, Star, The Bobby Brown Story, and Tales.

His film appearances include 28 Days, Take The Lead Heavens Fall, Hairspray, Rome & Jewel, Red Tails, The Bullet, Boys of Abu Ghraib, and Strange Magic.

Kelley was born on August 1, 1996, in LaGrange, Georgia, United States. His height is 5 feet 7 inches, weight is 64 kg, hair color is black, and eye color is black. His estimated net worth is $1 million.

22 Brian Tyree Henry – 40 Years

Brian Tyree Henry is an American actor who is known for his works in films, stage plays, and television series. He has acted in stage plays like Romeo and Juliet, The Brother’s Size, In The Red and Brown Water, Marcus; Or The Secret of Sweet, The Book Of Mormon, The Fortress of Solitude, and Lobby Hero.

Henry has appeared in television series like Law & Order, Last, of the Ninth, The Good Wife, Boardwalk Empire, The Knick, Atlanta, Vice Principals, How To Get Away With Murder, This Is Us, Drop The Mic, BoJack Horseman, Room 104, Drunk History, HouseBroken, and Class of ’09. He has appeared in films like Puerto Ricans in Paris, Person to Person, Crown Heights, Irreplaceable You, Hotel Artemis, White Boy Rick, Widows, Don’t Let Go, Child’s Play, Joker, The Outside Story, Superintelligence, Godzilla vs. Kong, The Woman in the Window, Vivo, Eternals, and Bullet Train.

He was born on March 31, 1982, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States. His height is 6 feet 2 inches, weight is 118 kg, hair color is black, and eye color is black. His estimated net worth is $1.6 million.

23 Corey Hawkins – 34 Years

Corey Antonio Hawkins is known for his work in films, television series, and stage plays. He has appeared in films like Digital Antiquities, Allegiance, Iron Man 3, Non-Stop, Romeo and Juliet, Straight Outta Compton, Kong: Skull Island, Georgetown, 6 Underground, In The Heights, and The Tragedy of Macbeth.

Hawkins has appeared in television series like Royal Pains, Golden Boy, The Walking Dead, 24: Legacy, and Survive. He has acted in stage plays like Hurt Village, Suicide Inc, Romeo and Juliet, and Six Degrees of Separation. He won the Hollywood Breakout Ensemble Award for Straight Outta Compton, and the African-American Film Critics Association – Best Supporting Actor for The Tragedy of Macbeth.

Corey was born on October 22, 1988, in Washington D.C., United States. His height is 6 feet 1 inch, weight is 78 kg, hair color is black, and eye color is black. His net worth is estimated to be $2 million.

24 Brandon P Bell – 38 Years

Brandon P. Bell is an American actor known for his work in television series and films. He has appeared in television series like Sons of Anarchy, 90210, FlashForward, NCIS, Real Monkey Nuts, The Protector, Revenge, Switched At Birth, 2 Broke Girls, Hollywood Heights, Family Tools, Love That Girl, Ascension, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Aquarius, Satisfaction, Insecure, Dear White People, and Traitors. He has appeared in films like Mission: Impossible II, and Dear White People.

Bell was born on January 13, 1985, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. His height is 5 feet 10 inches, weight is 80 kg, hair color is brown, and eye color is black. His estimated net worth is $1.7 million.

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25 Chris Warren Jr – 33 Years

Chris Warren Jr. is an American actor well-known for his role in High School Musical. He has appeared in television series like Becker, The Bold and The Beautiful, Zoey 101, Unfabulous, The Bernie Mac Show, Just Jordan, The Hard Times of RJ Berger, Good Luck Charlie, and The Inbetweeners, The Fosters, Grand Hotel, and Sistas.

Warren has appeared in films like Shoe Shine Boys, Men of Honor, Love & Basketball, American Gun, High School Musical, High School Musical 2, High School Musical 3: Senior Year, Death Charge, Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel, and Romance In The Digital Age.

Warren was born on January 15, 1990, in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. His height is 6 feet, his weight is 68 kg, his hair color is black, and his eye color is brown. His net worth is approximately $1 million.

26 Jonathan Majors – 33 Years

Jonathan Michael Majors is an American actor well-known for his role of Atticus Freeman, in the television series Lovecraft Country. Majors has appeared in television shows like When We Rise, Lovecraft Country, Loki, and Saturday Night Live.

Majors has appeared in films like Hostiles, White Roy Rick, Out of Blue, The Last Black Man in San Francisco, Captive State, Gully, Jungleland, Da 5 Bloods, The Harder They Fall, Devotion, and Creed III.

He was born on September 7, 1989, in Oak Cliff, Texas, United States. His height is 6 feet, his weight is 75 kg, his hair color is black, and his eye color is brown. His estimated net worth is $2 million.

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27 Arjay Smith – 39 Years

Arjay L. M. Smith is an American actor known for his role in Malcolm in the Middle. He has appeared in television series like NYPD Blue, Bone, Like Family, Strong Medicine, Cold Case, Criminal Minds, Sons of Anarchy, The West Wing, The Drew Carey Show, ER, Figure It Out, Medium, Step By Step, Charmed, Masters of Horror, Without A Trace, Medium, and The Bernie Mac Show.

Smith has appeared in films like The Day After Tomorrow, First Sunday, Be Kind Rewind, Vacancy 2: The First Cut, Finding Chance, To Save A Life, and We Made This Movie.

He was born on November 27, 1983, in Redlands, California, United States. His height is 5 feet 10 inches, his hair color is black, and his eye color is black. His net worth is $800K.

28 Leslie Odom jr – 41 Years

Leslie Lloyd Odom Jr. is an American singer and actor, well-known for his portrayal in the Broadway musical Hamilton. His performance earned him a 2016 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical, and a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album.

Odom’s other theatre performances include Rent, Dreamgirls, Jersey Boys, Keep Your Pantheon, Being Alive, Once on This Island, Soul of Rodgers, Leap of Faith, Venice, and Tick, Tick… Boom!.

His appearances in some of the well-known television sitcoms include CSI: Miami, Gilmore Girls, Grey’s Anatomy, Big Day, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, The Good Wife, Blue’s Clues & You!, Love in the Time of Corona, and One Dollar. His currently running sitcom is Central Park, which he has voiced for Owen Tillerman.

Odom has also appeared in films like Red Tails, Only, Harriet, One Night in Miami…, Music, Needle in a Timestack, and Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.

He was born on August 6, 1981, in New York City, United States. His height is 5 feet 7 inches, weight is 70 kg, hair color is black, and eye color is black. His net worth is approximately $10 million.

29 Jesse Williams – 42 Years

Jesse Wesley Williams the full name of Jesse Williams, is an American actor, director, film producer, and activist. He began his acting career with the Television series Law & Order in 2006 and later debuted in the film  The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 in 2008.

He was popularly known for the roles of Dr. Jackson Avery in Grey’s Anatomy, Holden McCrea in The Cabin in the Woods, James Lawson in The Butler, etc.

Jesse Williams was born on 5 August 1980 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. To Reginald Williams and Johanna Chase and has two brothers. He married Aryn Drake-Lee in 2012 and divorced in 2020 and they have 2 children. His estimated net worth is $ 12 million approx. And his height and weight are 6’1 feet and 77 kg with black hair and green eyes.

30 Nick Cannon – 42 Years

Nicholas Scott Cannon is the full name of Nick Cannon, an American Actor, Comedian, singer, rapper, TV presenter, etc. He began his acting career with the TV series All That in 1998 and debuted with the film Whatever It Takes in 2000. Cannon is famous for the roles of MIB Autopsy Agent in Men in Black II, Alvin Johnson in Love Don’t Cost a Thing, etc. He was one of the popular black actors in their 30s.

Nick Cannon was born on 8 August 1980 in San Diego, California, United States of America. Born to parents James Cannon and Beth Hackett and married Mariah Carey in 2008 and divorced in 2016 and he has seven children.

His estimated net worth is USD 30 million approx. And his height and weight are 5’10 feet and 78 kg with an Athletic body type, black hair, and dark brown eye color.

31 Daveed Diggs – 41 Years

Daveed Daniele Diggs is the birth name of Daveed Dias and he is an American actor, singer, producer, writer, and rapper who is well-known for his works such as Rock Hard: The Rise and Fall of Sexual Detergent in the year 2010, Yoga Boner in 2012,

Zootopia, Growing up Wild, Wonder, Ferdinand, Blind spotting and Velvet Buzzsaw are some of his other works.

Daveed was born on 24th January 1982 in Oakland, California in USA. His parents are Dountes Diggs and Barbara Needell and Malcolm Diggs is his brother.

He is 6′ tall and 108 kg by weight. His eye color is Dark Brown and his hair is Black. His net worth is $6 million.

32 Lance Gross – 41 Years

Lance Darnell Gross is the birth name of Lance Gross who is a Ghanaian American actor, model, producer, and photographer. He is known for his works such as House of Payne in the year 2006 and Sleepy Hollow in the year 2013 and Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counsellor in the year 2013.

Lance was born on 8th July 1981 in Oakland, California in the USA. His spouse is Rebecca Jefferson to whom he was married on 23rd May 2015 and is still married and they have two kids.

He is 6′ tall and 80 kg by weight. His eye color is Black and his hair is Black too. His net worth is $2 million.

33 Jay Ellis – 41 Years

Jay Ellis is an American actor known for his role in the television series The Game. His other television series include Invasion, Related, The Bold and the Beautiful, Grey’s Anatomy, NCIS, How I Met Your Mother, Hart of Dixie, iCarly, Crash & Bernstein, NCIS: Los Angeles, Grace and Frankie, Insecure, Mrs. America.

He won the role of NAACP Image Award for his Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, Insecure.

Ellis has appeared in films like Triple Standard, Let’s Do This!, Election Eve, Movie 43, Dear Secret Santa, Mass Shooting News Team, The Black Bachelor, My Favorite Five, November Rule, Breaking Through, Twelve Steps, Like Cotton Twines, Shortwave, In A Relationship, Escape Room, Thirsty, Escape Room: Tournament of Champions, Top Gun: Maverick, and Somebody I Used to Know.

He was born on December 27, 1981, in Sumter, South Carolina, United States. His height is 6 feet 2 inches, weight is 84 kg, hair color is black, and eye color is dark brown. His estimated net worth is $3 million.

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