Godfather of Harlem 2019 premiere
by mikeseravello-41380 | created - 04 Oct 2019 | updated - 04 Oct 2019 | PublicMonday September 16th, Apollo Theater 253 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027
1. Forest Whitaker
Actor | The Last King of Scotland
Forest Steven Whitaker has packaged a king-size talent into his hulking 6' 2", 220 lb. frame. He won an Academy Award for his performance as Ugandan dictator Idi Amin in the film The Last King of Scotland (2006), and has also won a Golden Globe and a BAFTA. He is the fourth African-American male to...
2. Swizz Beatz
Soundtrack | Godfather of Harlem
Swizz Beatz was born Kasseem Dean in The Bronx area of New York City. He relocated to Atlanta as a teenager, where he started to DJ parties. When his relatives became involved with the Ruff Ryders label, he began to produce tracks at the tender age of 16. Forgoing the practice of using samples, he ...
3. Ilfenesh Hadera
Actress | Baywatch
Ilfenesh Hadera (born December 1, 1985) is an American actress. Ilfenesh was born in Harlem, New York City and is of Ethiopian and European ethnicity. Her father Asfaha Hadera, an Ethiopian refugee, is the founder and Co-Executive Director of African Services Committee, a Harlem based NGO which ...
4. Nigel Thatch
Actor | Godfather of Harlem
Nigel Thatch was born in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. He is an actor, known for Godfather of Harlem (2019), Valor (2017) and Selma (2014).
5. Giancarlo Esposito
Actor | Breaking Bad
Giancarlo Giuseppe Alessandro Esposito was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, to an Italian carpenter/stagehand father from Naples, Italy, and an African-American opera singer mother from Alabama. His parents, working in Europe at the time of his birth, settled in Manhattan by the time he was 6, and ...
6. Cuba Gooding Jr.
Actor | Jerry Maguire
Cuba Gooding Jr. was born on January 2, 1968, in The Bronx, New York. His mother, Shirley (Sullivan), was a backup singer for The Sweethearts. His father, Cuba Gooding, was the lead vocalist for the R&B group The Main Ingredient, which had a hit with the song "Everybody Plays The Fool". His ...
7. Chazz Palminteri
Actor | The Usual Suspects
Bronx-born and raised Chazz Palminteri was a natural choice to continue the Italianate torch in film. In the tradition set forth in the 1970s by such icons as director Martin Scorsese and actors Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, John Cazale and Joe Pesci, Palminteri has brought grit, muscle and an ...
8. June Ambrose
Producer | Styled by June
June Ambrose is known for Styled by June (2012), 2019 Soul Train Awards: Red Carpet Special (2019) and 1st Annual Urban One Honors (2019).
9. Vincent D'Onofrio
Actor | Men in Black
Vincent Phillip D'Onofrio was born on June 30, 1959 in Brooklyn, New York, to Phyllis, a restaurant manager and server, and Gene D'Onofrio, a theatre production assistant and interior designer. He is of Italian descent and has two older sisters. He studied at the Actors Studio and the American ...
10. Lucy Fry
Actress | Bright
Lucy Fry was born on March 13, 1992 in Wooloowin, Australia. She is an actress, known for Bright (2017), 11.22.63 (2016) and Mr. Church (2016).
11. Deric Augustine
Actor | Godfather of Harlem
Deric Augustine is an actor originally from New Orleans, Louisiana. As a teenager, Deric started his career in the arts as a theater performer. He later graduated from the University of New Orleans where he studied Theatre and Drama. Upon graduation, he moved to New York City where he continued his...
12. Elvis Nolasco
Actor | American Crime
Elvis Nolasco is an award-winning actor, producer, and director, best-known for his roles in MGM+'s NAACP Image Award-winning crime drama, Godfather of Harlem, and ABC's Primetime Emmy Award-winning anthology series, American Crime. Nolasco's acting has been applauded by nationally recognized film ...
13. Demi Singleton
Actress | King Richard
Demi Singleton (born February 27, 2007) is an actress, singer and dancer originally from New Orleans, LA. She moved to New York City at the age of three and began training in the arts with New York's finest teachers in music, dance and acting. She has studied classical ballet since the age of three...
14. True Whitaker
Actress | Berry's Batteries
True Whitaker was born on July 2, 1998. She is an actress, known for Berry's Batteries and Godfather of Harlem (2019).
15. Chris Brancato
Writer | Godfather of Harlem
Chris Brancato was born on July 1, 1962 in Teaneck, New Jersey, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Godfather of Harlem (2019), Species II (1998) and First Wave (1998).
16. Markuann Smith
Actor | Godfather of Harlem
From a very young age, Markuann Smith knew that failure was not an option, and always used that as his motto. Born in Harlem, New York, Markuann spent a majority of his time in Queens, attending Far Rockaway High School and, later on, Garden State Academy. Considered a "no man's land", Far Rockaway...
17. Rafi Gavron
Actor | A Star Is Born
Rafi Gavron was born on May 28, 1989 in Hendon, London, England, UK. He is an actor, known for A Star Is Born (2018), Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist (2008) and The Cold Light of Day (2012).
18. Kathrine Narducci
Actress | A Bronx Tale
Kathrine Narducci was born on November 22, 1960 in East Harlem, New York City, New York, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for A Bronx Tale (1993), The Irishman (2019) and Bad Education (2019).
19. Dapper Dan
Actor | Luke Cage
Dapper Dan was born on August 8, 1944 in Harlem, New York City, New York, USA. He is an actor, known for Luke Cage (2016), Smoke DZA's Homegrown (2020) and French Montana Feat. Drake: No Stylist (2018).
20. Kelvin Harrison Jr.
Actor | Luce
Kelvin Harrison Jr. was born on July 23, 1994 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Luce (2019), Monsters and Men (2018) and It Comes at Night (2017).
21. Antoinette Crowe-Legacy
Actress | Passing
Antoinette Crowe-Legacy is known for Passing (2021), Godfather of Harlem (2019) and Inpatient (2019).
22. Ida Lundgren
Actress | Command Performance
Ida Lundgren was born on April 29, 1996 in Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden. She is an actress, known for Command Performance (2009), Castle Falls (2021) and I Must Break You.
23. Kelly Bensimon
Actress | Innocence
Kelly Bensimon was born on May 1, 1968 in Rockford, Illinois, USA. She is an actress, known for Innocence (2013), Good Bones (2016) and Supermodel (2015). She was previously married to Gilles Bensimon.
24. Sylvia Rhone
Self | A Man Named Scott
Sylvia Rhone was born on March 11, 1952 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. She is an executive.
25. Richie Rich
Actor | Zoolander
Richie Rich was born on November 10, 1970 in California, USA. He is an actor and costume designer, known for Zoolander (2001), My Super Ex-Girlfriend (2006) and Party Monster (2003).
26. Nina Yang Bongiovi
Producer | Fruitvale Station
Nina Yang Bongiovi is a BAFTA-nominated producer with a stellar reputation for having in-depth knowledge of film financing, creative and physical producing, and a knack for discovering talent, like that of Ryan Coogler (Marvel's Black Panther), whose first film, Fruitvale Station (2013) was ...
27. Lil Mama
Actress | Lil Mama: Lip Gloss
Niatia Kirkland, better known as Lil Mama, is a multifaceted and dynamic entertainer, singer, rapper, songwriter, actress, and exceptional dancer. Lil Mama is known for her keen spirit, and in addition to her artistic abilities, she is an inspirational speaker and entrepreneur.
Born in Harlem, NY, ...
29. Rick Ross
Soundtrack | Suicide Squad
With eight #1 and #2 Soundscan original studio albums, and four Grammy Award® nominations under his belt since 2006, Rick Ross was a core artist on the Def Jam roster. His drawing power was established virtually overnight when, in an earlier digital era, his 2006 label debut, "Hustlin'" became the ...
30. Maino
Soundtrack | Sing
Maino is known for Sing (2016), Lottery Ticket (2010) and CSI: Cyber (2015).
31. Marc Chamblin
32. Ilyasah Shabazz
Actress | Malcolm X
Ilyasah Shabazz was born on July 22, 1962 in the USA. She is an actress, known for Malcolm X (1992), When They See Us (2019) and Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali (2021).
33. Dave East
Soundtrack | Monsters and Men
Dave East is known for Monsters and Men (2018), Monster (2018) and Elementary (2012).
34. Roblé Ali
Actor | Betty
Roblé Ali is known for Betty (2020), Empire (2015) and Chef Roble & Co. (2011).
35. Gano Grills
Stunts | Hannibal
Gano Grills was born in Staten Island, New York, USA. He is known for Hannibal (2001), Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999) and Shaft (2000).
36. Dean Winters
Actor | John Wick
Dean Winters is known for his role as Ryan O'Reily on HBO's award-winning series Oz (1997) and as Tina Fey's character's "Beeper King" boyfriend on the Emmy-winning comedy, 30 Rock (2006). His noteworthy comedic performance was recently included in Entertainment Weekly's "Must List" as well as ...
37. Leon
Actor | Cool Runnings
2022 is shaping up to be another breakout year for Leon! Leon is starring in the action movie "A Day to Die" opposite Bruce Willis and Frank Grillo in theaters March 2022. Leon can be seen in the Show:me Drama "City on A Hill". In 2020 Leon starred in Hallmark's #1 movie of the year, "Time for Us ...
38. Bevy Smith
Actress | Harlem
Bevy Smith is TV's go-to, gal-about-town for on-air commentary that's smart, engaging and always maintains an authoritative point of view. Her insider knowledge of pop culture, entertainment and fashion has made her a sought-after speaker and a valuable talent choice for outlets such as VH1, E! ...
39. Valerie Simpson
Soundtrack | The Bodyguard
Valerie Simpson was born on August 26, 1945 in The Bronx, New York, USA. She is a composer and actress, known for The Bodyguard (1992), Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) and Crazy Rich Asians (2018). She was previously married to Nick Ashford.
40. Luis Guzmán
Actor | Traffic
Actor of Puerto Rican descent who gained fame making many memorable films in the 1980s and 1990s due to his villainous physical appearance. Guzmán was born in Cayey, Puerto Rico on August 28, 1956 and raised in New York City's Greenwich Village and the surrounding Lower East Side neighborhood. His ...
43. Maurice DuBois
Actor | Kick-Ass
Maurice DuBois is known for Kick-Ass (2010), Soul Men (2008) and Person of Interest (2011). He has been married to Andrea since August 13, 2001. They have two children.
44. Janell Snowden
Producer | Behind the Scenes Stevie Wonder with Friends: Celebrating a Message of Peace
Janell Snowden is known for Behind the Scenes Stevie Wonder with Friends: Celebrating a Message of Peace (2013), Big Morning Buzz Live (2011) and A Message of Peace: Making of the U. N. Day Concert 2012 (2013).
45. Doug E. Fresh
Soundtrack | Face/Off
New York-raised Doug E. Fresh, born Douglas Davis, got his initial notoriety for being the original human beat-box, inventing a method to imitate a drum machine using breath control through the teeth, lips, and gums. He had a string of hit singles with his then-partner Slick Rick in the early and ...
46. Grandmaster Caz
Soundtrack | The Wedding Singer
Grandmaster Caz was born on April 18, 1960 in The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. He is an actor and composer, known for The Wedding Singer (1998), Two Lovers (2008) and Kangaroo Jack (2003).
47. Willy Moon
Soundtrack | Edge of Tomorrow
Willy Moon was born on June 2, 1989 in Wellington, New Zealand. He has been married to Teddy Sinclair since May 23, 2014.
48. Teddy Sinclair
Soundtrack | Vampire Academy
Teddy has been acting since the age of six, and made her acting debut at age 9 in 1995 in New Voices. During her early years, she worked hard on Guildhall and LAMDA examinations. By the age of 13 becoming the youngest to achieve a LAMDA Gold Medal for acting. She also studied Verse, Prose, Mime and...
49. Monique Blake
Actress | Yesterday When Charles Arrived
50. Nancy Jones
Actress | Time Matters
Nancy Jones is known for Time Matters (2019), Scott Free (2022) and Touched (2015).
51. Dawnn Lewis
Actress | A Different World
Dawnn Lewis was born August 13, 1961. She is remembered mostly from her role as Jaleesa Vinson on A Different World (1987). Dawnn composed the theme song with Bill Cosby and Stu Gardner that was used for the series. She left the show in 1992 to join the cast of Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (1992) as ...
52. Erik LaRay Harvey
Actor | Luke Cage
Erik LaRay Harvey is an actor, known for Luke Cage (2016), Boardwalk Empire (2010) and Twister (1996). He hails from the Anacostia neighborhood in south-east Washington D.C. As a young man, his family resided in Togo, Senegal, Tanzania and Kenya. He went on to study acting at NYU Tisch School of ...
53. Coodie
Director | Jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy
Coodie is known for Jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy (2022), Benji (2012) and South Side.
54. Federico Castelluccio
Actor | The Sopranos
Federico Castelluccio is a driven and talented individual maintaining careers, as a professional artist, established actor and director. Born in Naples, Italy, Federico moved with his family to Paterson, New Jersey, in 1968. In 1982 he was awarded a full scholarship to the School of Visual Arts in ...
55. Maxwell Whittington-Cooper
Actor | When They See Us
Maxwell Whittington-Cooper is known for When They See Us (2019), Godfather of Harlem (2019) and Mrs. Fletcher (2019).
56. Nicole Miller
Costume_department | Seducing Charlie Barker
Nicole Miller was born in 1952 in Lenox, Massachusetts, USA. She is an actress, known for Seducing Charlie Barker (2010), VoyageTV: Fashion - Nicole Miller (2011) and Live It Up (2009).
57. Ari Melber
Writer | The Beat with Ari Melber
Ari Melber was born on March 31, 1980 in Seattle, Washington, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for The Beat with Ari Melber (2017), House of Cards (2013) and Dear Edward (2023). He was previously married to Drew Grant.
58. Irv Gotti
Soundtrack | Romeo Must Die
Irv Gotti was born on June 26, 1970 in Hollis, Queens, New York City, New York, USA. He is a producer and director, known for Romeo Must Die (2000), The Fast and the Furious (2001) and Rush Hour (1998). He is married to Debbie Lorenzo. They have two children.
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