Afemo Omilami
Born: 1950-12-13 in Petersburg, Virginia, USA
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2023
- Freedom's Path as Ellis Freeman
2022
- Women of the Movement as Add Reed
2021
- Horror Noire as Zeke (segment 'The Lake')
2019
- Creepshow as Brenner
- The Best of Enemies as Franklin Mose
- A Brother's Honor as Richard Granger
- Poms as David
- Full Count as Mr Gravitt
2018
- Down for Whatever as Lieutenant Baker
2017
- Genius as Philip Randolph
2016
- Hidden Figures as Man Outside Store
- The Founder as Mr. Merriman (uncredited)
- Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders as Inspector Polino
- Saints & Sinners as Detective St. Charles
- Smoke & Mirrors as Cruschev
2015
- Terminator Genisys as Perry
- Mad Dogs as Captain Churchill
2014
- True Detective as Police Chief Holloway
- Madam Secretary as President Babacar Diome
- The Good Lie as Dr. Monyang
- Survivor's Remorse as Richard Freeman
2013
- The Hunger Games: Catching Fire as District 11 Mayor
- G.I. Joe: Retaliation as Chairman Joint Chief of Staff
2012
- Steel Magnolias as Drum
2010
- Past Life as Fred Lamm
- Chase as The Chief
- Bloodworth as Sheriff Bellweather
- Beneath the Dark as The Man
- Blood Done Sign My Name as Golden Frinks
2009
- The Blind Side as CPS Caseworker
2008
- John Adams as Servant
- Hounddog as Charles
2007
- The Reaping as Haman
- The List as A.L. Jenkins
- Side Order of Life as Thomas Beauchamp
2006
- Madea's Family Reunion as Isaac Sr.
- Glory Road as Mr. Flournoy
- Heavens Fall as Leonard George
- Idlewild as Walter
2005
- Ghost Whisperer as Archivist
2003
- Cold Mountain as Joshua
- Runaway Jury as SUV Driver
2002
- The Shield as Vince Peabo
- Sweet Home Alabama as Jimmy Lee
- Drumline as President Wagner
- I'm with Lucy as Cab Driver #1
- The Rosa Parks Story
2000
- Remember the Titans as Charles Campbell
- Sheena as Kontee
- Tigerland as SFC Ezra Landers
- Animal Factory as Captain Knight
- The Runaway as Jule Monroe
1999
- Bringing Out the Dead as Griss
- Forces of Nature as Cab Driver (uncredited)
- Chill Factor as Courtroom Colonel
- Selma, Lord, Selma as John Webb
- Funny Valentines as Ephraim Lee
- Wayward Son as Horace
- The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn as Noah's Father
1998
- Dawson's Creek as Clifton Smalls
1997
- Flash as Sam Parker
1995
- New York News
- Gordy as Krugman
1994
- Forrest Gump as Drill Sergeant
- The War as Quarry Man
- Fortune Hunter as Pierre Toussant
- A Simple Twist of Fate as Bailiff
- Drop Squad as Berl (Flip) Mangum
1993
- The Firm as Cotton Truck Driver
- The Real McCoy as Cab Dispatcher
- Sankofa as Noble Ali
1991
- I'll Fly Away as Mr. Hendricks
- In the Line of Duty: Manhunt in the Dakotas as Prison Guard
- White Lie as Bartender
1990
- Law & Order as Henry Patterson
- The Long Walk Home as Taxi Driver
- Murder in Mississippi as Bob Moses
- Caroline? as Taxi Driver
- Web of Deceit as Bailiff
1989
- Glory as Tall Contraband
1988
- In the Heat of the Night as Walker Harris
1986
- The Money Pit as Bernie
1984
- Miami Vice as Desmond Maxwell
1983
- Trading Places as Longshoreman
- Rage of Angels as Vet #1
1979
- Freedom Road as Young Black Man with Scars
1976
- Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys as Charlie Weems
1951
- Hallmark Hall of Fame as Taxi Driver