Afemo Omilami

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.

Known for

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Freedom's Path

2023 ⭐ 8.1

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A Brother's Honor

2019 ⭐ 6.4

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Poms

2019 ⭐ 6.6

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The Best of Enemies

2019 ⭐ 7.4

Career timeline

2023

Freedom's Path Notable

Ellis Freeman · 2023

⭐ 8.1

2021

Horror Noire

Zeke (segment 'The Lake') · 2021

⭐ 4.5

2019

Full Count

Mr Gravitt · 2019

⭐ 4.7

A Brother's Honor

Richard Granger · 2019

⭐ 6.4

Poms

David · 2019

⭐ 6.6

2018

Down for Whatever

Lieutenant Baker · 2018

⭐ 5.8

2016

Hidden Figures Notable

Man Outside Store · 2016

⭐ 8.0

The Founder Notable

Mr. Merriman (uncredited) · 2016

⭐ 7.1

Smoke & Mirrors

Cruschev · 2016

2015

Terminator Genisys Notable

Perry · 2015

⭐ 6.0

2014

The Good Lie Notable

Dr. Monyang · 2014

⭐ 7.5

2013

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Notable

District 11 Mayor · 2013

⭐ 7.4

G.I. Joe: Retaliation Notable

Chairman Joint Chief of Staff · 2013

⭐ 5.7

2012

Steel Magnolias

Drum · 2012

⭐ 6.9

2010

Beneath the Dark

The Man · 2010

⭐ 4.9

Bloodworth

Sheriff Bellweather · 2010

⭐ 6.5

Blood Done Sign My Name

Golden Frinks · 2010

⭐ 5.6

2009

The Blind Side Notable

CPS Caseworker · 2009

⭐ 7.7

2008

Hounddog

Charles · 2008

⭐ 6.4

2007

The Reaping

Haman · 2007

⭐ 5.8

The List

A.L. Jenkins · 2007

⭐ 3.5

2006

Idlewild

Walter · 2006

⭐ 5.7

Heavens Fall Notable

Leonard George · 2006

⭐ 7.0

Madea's Family Reunion

Isaac Sr. · 2006

⭐ 6.4

2004

Ray Notable

Angry Husband · 2004

⭐ 7.5

The Alamo

Sam · 2004

⭐ 5.8

2003

Cold Mountain Notable

Joshua · 2003

⭐ 6.9

Runaway Jury Notable

SUV Driver · 2003

⭐ 6.9

2002

Drumline

President Wagner · 2002

⭐ 6.9

Sweet Home Alabama Notable

Jimmy Lee · 2002

⭐ 6.4

I'm with Lucy

Cab Driver #1 · 2002

⭐ 5.4

2001

Rustin Notable

Mel Jones · 2001

⭐ 8.0

Hood Rat

Attorney · 2001

⭐ 5.4

2000

The Runaway Notable

Jule Monroe · 2000

⭐ 7.2

Animal Factory

Captain Knight · 2000

⭐ 6.3

Tigerland

SFC Ezra Landers · 2000

⭐ 6.6

1999

Bringing Out the Dead Notable

Griss · 1999

⭐ 6.6

Wayward Son

Horace · 1999

⭐ 4.4

Chill Factor

Courtroom Colonel · 1999

⭐ 4.9

Frequently appears with

Gerran Howell

William

RJ Cyler

Kitch

Ewen Bremner

Silas

Carol Sutton

Caddy

Jeremy Batiste

Jace

Celestine Rae

Shana

Michael Marcel

Caden

Robert Christopher Riley

Dalton

Full filmography

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Freedom's Path

2023 ⭐ 8.1

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Horror Noire

2021 ⭐ 4.5

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Full Count

2019 ⭐ 4.7

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A Brother's Honor

2019 ⭐ 6.4

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Poms

2019 ⭐ 6.6

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The Best of Enemies

2019 ⭐ 7.4

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Down for Whatever

2018 ⭐ 5.8

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Hidden Figures

2016 ⭐ 8.0

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The Founder

2016 ⭐ 7.1

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Smoke & Mirrors

2016

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Terminator Genisys

2015 ⭐ 6.0

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The Good Lie

2014 ⭐ 7.5

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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

2013 ⭐ 7.4

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G.I. Joe: Retaliation

2013 ⭐ 5.7

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Steel Magnolias

2012 ⭐ 6.9

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Beneath the Dark

2010 ⭐ 4.9

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Bloodworth

2010 ⭐ 6.5

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Blood Done Sign My Name

2010 ⭐ 5.6

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The Blind Side

2009 ⭐ 7.7

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Hounddog

2008 ⭐ 6.4