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