Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
December 13, 1950
Place of Birth:
Petersburg, Virginia, USA
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Afemo Omilami
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
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Freedom's Path | Ellis Freeman |
| 2021 | Horror Noire | Zeke (segment 'The Lake') |
| 2019 | Poms | David |
| 2019 | Full Count | Mr Gravitt |
| 2019 | The Best of Enemies | Franklin Mose |
| 2019 | A Brother's Honor | Richard Granger |
| 2018 | Down for Whatever | Lieutenant Baker |
| 2016 | Hidden Figures | Man Outside Store |
| 2016 | The Founder | Mr. Merriman (uncredited) |
| 2016 | Smoke & Mirrors | Cruschev |
| 2015 | Terminator Genisys | Perry |
| 2014 | The Good Lie | Dr. Monyang |
| 2013 | G.I. Joe: Retaliation | Chairman Joint Chief of Staff |
| 2013 | The Hunger Games: Catching Fire | District 11 Mayor |
| 2012 | Steel Magnolias | Drum |
| 2010 | Beneath the Dark | The Man |
| 2010 | Blood Done Sign My Name | Golden Frinks |
| 2010 | Bloodworth | Sheriff Bellweather |
| 2009 | The Blind Side | CPS Caseworker |
| 2007 | Hounddog | Charles |
| 2007 | The List | A.L. Jenkins |
| 2007 | The Reaping | Haman |
| 2006 | Madea's Family Reunion | Isaac Sr. |
| 2006 | Idlewild | Walter |
| 2006 | Heavens Fall | Leonard George |
| 2006 | Glory Road | Mr. Flournoy |
| 2004 | Ray | Angry Husband |
| 2004 | The Alamo | Sam |
| 2003 | Runaway Jury | SUV Driver |
| 2003 | Cold Mountain | Joshua |
| 2002 | Drumline | President Wagner |
| 2002 | The Rosa Parks Story | |
| 2002 | Sweet Home Alabama | Jimmy Lee |
| 2002 | I'm with Lucy | Cab Driver #1 |
| 2001 | Rustin | Mel Jones |
| 2001 | Hood Rat | Attorney |
| 2000 | Animal Factory | Captain Knight |
| 2000 | Tigerland | SFC Ezra Landers |
| 2000 | Remember the Titans | Charles Campbell |
| 2000 | The Runaway | Jule Monroe |
| 1999 | Funny Valentines | Ephraim Lee |
| 1999 | The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn | Noah's Father |
| 1999 | Chill Factor | Courtroom Colonel |
| 1999 | Bringing Out the Dead | Griss |
| 1999 | Selma, Lord, Selma | John Webb |
| 1999 | Wayward Son | Horace |
| 1999 | Forces of Nature | Cab Driver (uncredited) |
| 1997 | Flash | Sam Parker |
| 1995 | Gordy | Krugman |
| 1994 | Forrest Gump | Drill Sergeant |
| 1994 | Drop Squad | Berl (Flip) Mangum |
| 1994 | The War | Quarry Man |
| 1994 | A Simple Twist of Fate | Bailiff |
| 1994 | Drop Squad | Flip |
| 1993 | Sankofa | Noble Ali |
| 1993 | The Firm | Cotton Truck Driver |
| 1993 | The Real McCoy | Cab Dispatcher |
| 1991 | In the Line of Duty: Manhunt in the Dakotas | Prison Guard |
| 1991 | White Lie | Bartender |
| 1990 | The Long Walk Home | Taxi Driver |
| 1990 | Web of Deceit | Bailiff |
| 1990 | Caroline? | Taxi Driver |
| 1990 | Murder in Mississippi | Bob Moses |
| 1989 | Glory | Tall Contraband |
| 1986 | The Money Pit | Bernie |
| 1983 | Trading Places | Longshoreman |
| 1979 | Freedom Road | Young Black Man with Scars |
| 1976 | Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys | Charlie Weems |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Women of the Movement | Add Reed |
| 2019 | Creepshow | Brenner |
| 2017 | Genius | Philip Randolph |
| 2016 | Saints & Sinners | Detective St. Charles |
| 2016 | Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders | Inspector Polino |
| 2015 | Mad Dogs | Captain Churchill |
| 2014 | True Detective | Police Chief Holloway |
| 2014 | Survivor's Remorse | Richard Freeman |
| 2014 | Madam Secretary | President Babacar Diome |
| 2010 | Chase | The Chief |
| 2010 | Past Life | Fred Lamm |
| 2008 | John Adams | Servant |
| 2007 | Side Order of Life | Thomas Beauchamp |
| 2005 | Ghost Whisperer | Archivist |
| 2002 | The Shield | Vince Peabo |
| 2000 | Sheena | Kontee |
| 1998 | Dawson's Creek | Clifton Smalls |
| 1995 | New York News | |
| 1994 | Fortune Hunter | Pierre Toussant |
| 1991 | I'll Fly Away | Mr. Hendricks |
| 1990 | Law & Order | Henry Patterson |
| 1990 | Law & Order | Michael Kano |
| 1990 | Law & Order | Darryl Lamaine |
| 1988 | In the Heat of the Night | Walker Harris |
| 1988 | In the Heat of the Night | Jimmy Dawes |
| 1984 | Miami Vice | Desmond Maxwell |
| 1983 | Rage of Angels | Vet #1 |
| 1951 | Hallmark Hall of Fame | Taxi Driver |
| 1951 | Hallmark Hall of Fame | Jule Monroe |