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.
Personal Details
Movies (35)
Freedom's Path
as Ellis Freeman
2023
Horror Noire
as Zeke (segment 'The Lake')
2021
Full Count
as Mr Gravitt
2019
A Brother's Honor
as Richard Granger
2019
Poms
as David
2019
The Best of Enemies
as Franklin Mose
2019
Down for Whatever
as Lieutenant Baker
2018
Hidden Figures
as Man Outside Store
2016
The Founder
as Mr. Merriman (uncredited)
2016
Smoke & Mirrors
as Cruschev
2016
Terminator Genisys
as Perry
2015
The Good Lie
as Dr. Monyang
2014
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
as District 11 Mayor
2013
G.I. Joe: Retaliation
as Chairman Joint Chief of Staff
2013
Steel Magnolias
as Drum
2012
Beneath the Dark
as The Man
2010
Bloodworth
as Sheriff Bellweather
2010
Blood Done Sign My Name
as Golden Frinks
2010
The Blind Side
as CPS Caseworker
2009
Hounddog
as Charles
2008
The Reaping
as Haman
2007
The List
as A.L. Jenkins
2007
Idlewild
as Walter
2006
Heavens Fall
as Leonard George
2006
Madea's Family Reunion
as Isaac Sr.
2006
Glory Road
as Mr. Flournoy
2006
Ray
as Angry Husband
2004
The Alamo
as Sam
2004
Cold Mountain
as Joshua
2003
Runaway Jury
as SUV Driver
2003
Drumline
as President Wagner
2002
Sweet Home Alabama
as Jimmy Lee
2002
I'm with Lucy
as Cab Driver #1
2002
The Rosa Parks Story
2002
Rustin
as Mel Jones
2001
TV Shows (15)
Women of the Movement
as Add Reed
2022
Creepshow
as Brenner
2019
Genius
as Philip Randolph
2017
Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders
as Inspector Polino
2016
Saints & Sinners
as Detective St. Charles
2016
Mad Dogs
as Captain Churchill
2015
Survivor's Remorse
as Richard Freeman
2014
Madam Secretary
as President Babacar Diome
2014
True Detective
as Police Chief Holloway
2014
Chase
as The Chief
2010
Past Life
as Fred Lamm
2010
John Adams
as Servant
2008
Side Order of Life
as Thomas Beauchamp
2007
Ghost Whisperer
as Archivist
2005
The Shield
as Vince Peabo
2002