Tag: Actor
Actor Michael K. Williams Exits Life Stage at 54
Actor Michael K. Williams, who as the rogue robber of drug dealers Omar Little on “The Wire” created one of the most beloved and...
Paul Mooney, comedian, actor and Hollywood Writer died early Wednesday morning
Paul Mooney, the comedian, actor and writer for Richard Pryor, died on Wednesday morning, his representative Cassandra Williams confirmed to Variety. He was 79.
He died at...
Prolific Actor Yapeht Kotto Dies Monday Night at the age of...
Yapeht Kotto, the prolific character actor who starred in Alien, the James Bond film Live and Let Die, and the long-running TV series Homicide:...
Indi-Filmmaker Jahmar Hill Joins The Sony Pictures Family While Producing The...
By: Michael Reel
Changing Our Narrative
COVID-19's impact continues to be felt through out Hollywood. But for scribe and indi-filmmaker, Jahmar Hill new opportunities abound.
Just...
“Welcome Home” Digital Series Featured Guest, Comedic Actor Alex Thomas (Watch)
By: Michael Reel
Changing Our Narrative
Multi-talented comedian and actor Alex Thomas recently invited Reel Urban News to catch his set at the famed Laugh Factory...
The Racist Attack on Empire Star Jussie Smollett is Condemned by...
By: Ian L. Haddock, LGBTQ Editor
On the day after a homophobic and racist attack on Jussie Smollett, we stand saying that there is so much more to...
A 21st Century Father’s Day: Michael Moody and Benjamin Patterson Celebrate...
Father's Day 2018 Exclusive
By: Michael G. Reel
To discuss the meaning of Father's Day, 2018, Reel Urban News spoke with educator Dr. Michael Moody and...
HBO and CBS star, Nelsan Ellis has passed at the age...
Nelsan Ellis, known for his role as medium Lafayette Reynolds on HBO’s “True Blood,” has died at age 39.
His manager confirmed his passing to...
Shemar Moore set to star in CBS network reboot, “S.W.A.T.”
Shemar Moore is returning to CBS.
The “Criminal Minds” alum will star in the network’s reboot of “S.W.A.T.,” Variety has learned. He will also serve...
Comedic Actor, Jordan Peele inked First-Look TV Deal
The comedian and his Monkeypaw Productions will develop projects for the independent studio.
Jordan Peele is plotting his next TV act.
The Key and Peele grad...