In the history of entertainment, the tallest Black actors have been seen doing something big and appreciable in the industry. This is not about just size; their tallness is a feature that embraces their skills and gives them an advantage over others. In addition, they have worked in several hit films and TV shows, as well as several series, which have helped them climb the ladder of success. 

In this article, we will look into some tall black actors who have achieved an appreciable position in the entertainment industry. Do note that this list is just a limited number while the real one will blow your mind. 

Top 10 Tallest Black Actors

1. Denzel Washington 

Denzel Washington is a talented black actor from America who has achieved a lot in his 4 decades of career in the entertainment industry. He is a resident of New York who was born on 28 December 1954, just after Christmas Eve. His approximate height is around 6’1 from the last time estimated. This makes him one of the tallest actors in the industry who has achieved many awards and the hearts of the fans. 

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2. Michael Clarke Duncan 

Michael Clark Duncan is an exceptional actor who was born in Chicago, Illinois. The actor has done many roles, including films such as The Green Mile and Spider-Man: The New Animated Series, after which he gained popularity in the entertainment industry. As mentioned by him, he was always interested in playing football but gave up on his passion as his mom didn’t want him to. And just like that, he became an actor after sacrificing his dream. Moreover, he is among the list of the tallest actors ever in the history of the entertainment industry with a height of 6’5. 

3. Chiwetel Ejiofor 

Chiwetel Ejiofor can never be missed whenever we sit and discuss black people in the entertainment industry. He is of British origin and has worked diligently to become successful and earn fame in the entertainment industry. He was enthusiastic about acting from his childhood and has constantly improved his skills throughout his journey.  His height is 6’0, which is less than the others mentioned here, but enough to pass the other actors. Moreover, he has won several awards, which shows his competency in the field.

4. Winston Duke

Winston Duke is a Tobagonian actor who was born and grew up in Argyle. He has completed his education at Buffalo being enrolled in a Bachelor’s in Theatre. After getting his bachelor’s degree, he enrolled in the Master of Fine Arts program at Yale School of Drama. He completed it in 2013 and started his career in acting in 2014. He has gained fame from many movies, among which Black Panther: Wakanda Forever was his lucky one. Just as Michael Clarke, also is 6’5 in height and is among the tallest actors ever in the history of the entertainment industry. 

5. Chadwick Boseman

Chadwick Boseman was an outstanding actor who will always be remembered for his remarkable performance in the industry. The actor lived long enough to gain a satisfactory fan following, especially after his roles in the Marvel Universe. He was born in America on 29 November 1976 and contributed a lot to the industry until he died on 28 August 2020. Among all other black actors, his height was approximately 6’0. 

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6. Sterling K. Brown 

Sterling K. Brown is also one of the black Americans who rose to gain name and fame in the entertainment industry. He was born in April 1976, just like Chadwick Boseman, and started his career in acting in 2001. He has won several awards in his acting career and gained recognition all over the world. His height is estimated to be 6’1, which made him land on this list.

7. Will Smith 

Will Smith is a professional actor as well as a rapper side-by-side. Born in 1968, he started his acting career in 1985 and is still continuously active in the industry. Moreover, the 6’2 feet actor has played several lead roles in hit films such as Bad Boys, Men in Black II, and Men in Black III which brought fame to his name worldwide. 

8. Lawrence Fishburne

Unlike other actors, Lawrence Fishburne was a teacher before he chose acting to be his profession in 1972. He was a resident of Georgia born in 1961. Initially, he planned to continue teaching mathematics and science in a Junior High school. However, he changed his mind and now, he is a thriving actor in the entertainment industry with two awards till now, i.e. Tony and Emmy awards. 

9. Jussie Smollett

So, here we are discussing Jussie Smollett, who is pursuing a dual profession as an actor and a singer. He started acting when he was too young to believe, in 1991. Born in 1982, he was quite a young age for him to start acting and appear in a movie called ‘Mighty Ducks.’ 

10. Michael B. Jordan

Michael B. Jordan has achieved a lot in his career in the entertainment industry, including being a director, producer, and actor at the same time. When we say success, we may remember him as our idol, as he has secured a spot in Time Magazine and is on the list of the greatest actors of the 21st century by the New York Times. Other than that, he has had roles in several movies that made him climb the ladder of his social circle, which are Fruitvale Station and Creed. The actor is the tallest and the sexiest actor on the screen in the entertainment industry with a height of 6’5. 

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Conclusion

So, here we are done with the 10 Tallest black actors of all time, the entertainment industry has seen. There is no one on the list, as said earlier, who hasn’t thrived in the industry even after facing racial discrimination in several areas of their life. Most of them are still active in the industry, while some have left the world with their accomplishments still a fresh stain on the ground.