Alton Fitzgerald White
Born: 1960-09-10 in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Known For: Acting
Biography
Alton White's journey from his boyhood home in a Cincinnati housing project to the grandeur of Broadway's Minskoff Theatre is remarkable, but one that many will find touchingly recognizable and relatable. Struggling with feelings of inferiority, he doggedly tried out for role after role and happily accepted whatever was offered to him however modest, approaching each with passion and dedication. His gifts were ultimately recognized and rewarded with major roles. White is the only black actor who has played in a lead role in five hit shows on Broadway; John in Miss Saigon; Ken in Smokey Joe's Cafe (he originated the role in London's West End); Coalhouse Walker Jr. in Ragtime: The Musical; Mister in The Color Purple; and King Mufasa in The Lion King.
Filmography
2023
- Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny as Hotel Porter
- Ragtime: The Symphonic Concert as Coalhouse Walker, Jr.
2021
- FBI: International as FBI Deputy Director Julian Adell
- Dexter: New Blood as Morris Cooper
2019
- The Goldfinch as Social Worker
- The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot as George
- Rent as Ensemble
2017
- MINDHUNTER as Tim
- The Good Fight as Funeral Director
2016
- Bull as Judge Tahani
- Disney's Broadway Hits at London's Royal Albert Hall as Himself
2015
- Code Black as Lawrence
2012
- Elementary as Parole Officer
2009
- The Invention of Lying as Angelo Badsmith
1999
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as Nick Monroe
1990
- Law & Order as Bailiff