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
All Movies (67)
- Freedom's Path2023 · as Ellis Freeman
- Horror Noire2021 · as Zeke (segment 'The Lake')
- Full Count2019 · as Mr Gravitt
- A Brother's Honor2019 · as Richard Granger
- Poms2019 · as David
- The Best of Enemies2019 · as Franklin Mose
- Down for Whatever2018 · as Lieutenant Baker
- Hidden Figures2016 · as Man Outside Store
- The Founder2016 · as Mr. Merriman (uncredited)
- Smoke & Mirrors2016 · as Cruschev
- Terminator Genisys2015 · as Perry
- The Good Lie2014 · as Dr. Monyang
- The Hunger Games: Catching Fire2013 · as District 11 Mayor
- G.I. Joe: Retaliation2013 · as Chairman Joint Chief of Staff
- Steel Magnolias2012 · as Drum
- Beneath the Dark2010 · as The Man
- Bloodworth2010 · as Sheriff Bellweather
- Blood Done Sign My Name2010 · as Golden Frinks
- The Blind Side2009 · as CPS Caseworker
- Hounddog2008 · as Charles
- The Reaping2007 · as Haman
- The List2007 · as A.L. Jenkins
- Idlewild2006 · as Walter
- Heavens Fall2006 · as Leonard George
- Madea's Family Reunion2006 · as Isaac Sr.
- Glory Road2006 · as Mr. Flournoy
- Ray2004 · as Angry Husband
- The Alamo2004 · as Sam
- Cold Mountain2003 · as Joshua
- Runaway Jury2003 · as SUV Driver
- Drumline2002 · as President Wagner
- Sweet Home Alabama2002 · as Jimmy Lee
- I'm with Lucy2002 · as Cab Driver #1
- The Rosa Parks Story2002
- Rustin2001 · as Mel Jones
- Hood Rat2001 · as Attorney
- The Runaway2000 · as Jule Monroe
- Animal Factory2000 · as Captain Knight
- Tigerland2000 · as SFC Ezra Landers
- Remember the Titans2000 · as Charles Campbell
- Bringing Out the Dead1999 · as Griss
- Wayward Son1999 · as Horace
- Chill Factor1999 · as Courtroom Colonel
- The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn1999 · as Noah's Father
- Forces of Nature1999 · as Cab Driver (uncredited)
- Funny Valentines1999 · as Ephraim Lee
- Selma, Lord, Selma1999 · as John Webb
- Flash1997 · as Sam Parker
- Gordy1995 · as Krugman
- The War1994 · as Quarry Man
- Drop Squad1994 · as Berl (Flip) Mangum
- A Simple Twist of Fate1994 · as Bailiff
- Forrest Gump1994 · as Drill Sergeant
- The Real McCoy1993 · as Cab Dispatcher
- The Firm1993 · as Cotton Truck Driver
- Sankofa1993 · as Noble Ali
- White Lie1991 · as Bartender
- In the Line of Duty: Manhunt in the Dakotas1991 · as Prison Guard
- The Long Walk Home1990 · as Taxi Driver
- Web of Deceit1990 · as Bailiff
- Caroline?1990 · as Taxi Driver
- Murder in Mississippi1990 · as Bob Moses
- Glory1989 · as Tall Contraband
- The Money Pit1986 · as Bernie
- Trading Places1983 · as Longshoreman
- Freedom Road1979 · as Young Black Man with Scars
- Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys1976 · as Charlie Weems
All TV Shows (29)
- Women of the Movement2022 · as Add Reed
- Creepshow2019 · as Brenner
- Genius2017 · as Philip Randolph
- Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders2016 · as Inspector Polino
- Saints & Sinners2016 · as Detective St. Charles
- Mad Dogs2015 · as Captain Churchill
- Survivor's Remorse2014 · as Richard Freeman
- Madam Secretary2014 · as President Babacar Diome
- True Detective2014 · as Police Chief Holloway
- Chase2010 · as The Chief
- Past Life2010 · as Fred Lamm
- John Adams2008 · as Servant
- Side Order of Life2007 · as Thomas Beauchamp
- Ghost Whisperer2005 · as Archivist
- The Shield2002 · as Vince Peabo
- Sheena2000 · as Kontee
- Dawson's Creek1998 · as Clifton Smalls
- New York News1995
- Fortune Hunter1994 · as Pierre Toussant
- I'll Fly Away1991 · as Mr. Hendricks
- Law & Order1990 · as Henry Patterson
- Law & Order1990 · as Michael Kano
- Law & Order1990 · as Darryl Lamaine
- In the Heat of the Night1988 · as Walker Harris
- In the Heat of the Night1988 · as Jimmy Dawes
- Miami Vice1984 · as Desmond Maxwell
- Rage of Angels1983 · as Vet #1
- Hallmark Hall of Fame1951 · as Taxi Driver
- Hallmark Hall of Fame1951 · as Jule Monroe