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Obba Babatundé

Obba Babatundé

Director & actor · born 1 December 1951 · Queens, New York City, New York, USA

Obba Babatundé (born December 1, 1951) is an American actor of stage and screen, known for his Emmy-nominated performance in the television movie Miss Evers' Boys, a NAACP Image Award-nominated performance in the TV movie Introducing Dorothy Dandridge, and a Tony Award-nominated role for his performance as C.C. White in the original cast of the 1981 Broadway musical Dreamgirls.

Babatundé was a protege of Sammy Davis, Jr., who said of him, "This is the only cat who can do everything I can do." Babatundé does dance, sing, play instruments, execute impersonations, including his portrayal of Davis, aided by their similarity in energy, size and talent, tap dancing and performing on multiple instruments. In fall 2009, Babatundé played Davis in the title role of "Sammy: Once in a Lifetime," a world premiere musical at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego.

Where to start: The Silence of the Lambs (1991).

As director 2

As actor 77

TV shows 29

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Obba Babatundé movie?

By viewer score, The Silence of the Lambs (1991) at 8.3/10.

What are Obba Babatundé’s most popular movies?

The Silence of the Lambs, The Notebook, Philadelphia.

How many movies has Obba Babatundé made?

79 films on TMDB, 2 as director, 77 as actor.

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