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| | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1994|4|16}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/ebony_obsidian|title=Ebony Obsidian - Rotten Tomatoes|website=www.rottentomatoes.com}}</ref> | | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1994|4|16}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/ebony_obsidian|title=Ebony Obsidian - Rotten Tomatoes|website=www.rottentomatoes.com}}</ref> | ||
| | birth_place = ], U.S | | birth_place = ], U.S | ||
| | occupation = Actress |
| occupation = Actress | ||
| | yearsactive = 2014–present | | yearsactive = 2014–present | ||
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| '''Ebony Obsidian''' (born April 16, 1994) is an American actress. She had supporting role in the 2018 drama film '']'' and the following year began starring as Karen Mott in the ] comedy-drama series, '']''. | '''Ebony Obsidian''' (born April 16, 1994) is an American actress. She had a supporting role in the 2018 drama film '']'' and the following year began starring as Karen Mott in the ] comedy-drama series, '']''. In 2024, Obsidian played ] in the war drama film '']''. | ||
| ==Life and career== | ==Life and career== | ||
| Obsidian was born and raised in ]. She is of ] ] descent<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/EObsidian/status/868275000377298944|title=Habesha indeed 🇪🇷|author=Ebony Obsidian|via=Twitter|date=26 May 2017|accessdate=15 February 2021}}</ref> and trained at the ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ebonyobsidian.com/bio-encore|title=Bio|website=EBONY OBSIDIAN|access-date=2019-10-04|archive-date=2019-09-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190903183501/http://ebonyobsidian.com/bio-encore|url-status=dead}}</ref> While there she began acting in independent films, including ''The Vixens'' and ''Where Hearts Lie'' opposite ] and ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indieactivity.com/interview-ebony-obsidian/|title=Interview with Ebony Obsidian|date=December 30, 2015}}</ref> In 2015, Obsidian starred in '']'', a web series that aired on ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blacktalent.tv/2016/01/29/look-whos-next-tough-love/|title=LOOK WHO’S NEXT: Tough Love | Black Talent TV}}</ref> In 2018, Obsidian co-starred in the drama film '']'', playing |
Obsidian was born and raised in ]. She is of ] descent<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/EObsidian/status/868275000377298944|title=Habesha indeed 🇪🇷|author=Ebony Obsidian|via=Twitter|date=26 May 2017|accessdate=15 February 2021}}</ref> and trained at the ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ebonyobsidian.com/bio-encore|title=Bio|website=EBONY OBSIDIAN|access-date=2019-10-04|archive-date=2019-09-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190903183501/http://ebonyobsidian.com/bio-encore|url-status=dead}}</ref> While there she began acting in independent films, including ''The Vixens'' and ''Where Hearts Lie'' opposite ] and ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indieactivity.com/interview-ebony-obsidian/|title=Interview with Ebony Obsidian|date=December 30, 2015}}</ref> In 2015, Obsidian starred in '']'', a web series that aired on ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blacktalent.tv/2016/01/29/look-whos-next-tough-love/|title=LOOK WHO’S NEXT: Tough Love | Black Talent TV}}</ref> In 2018, Obsidian co-starred in the drama film '']'', playing Adrienne Hunt, one of two sisters of lead character Alonzo "Fonny" Hunt.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theitalianreve.com/interview-with-ebony-obsidian-on-the-sense-of-hope-of-if-beale-street-could-talk/|title=Interview with Ebony Obsidian: On the Sense of Hope of 'If beale Street Could Talk'|first=Maria|last=Bastianello|date=February 15, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://themuse.jezebel.com/ebony-obsidian-sings-a-whitney-houston-classic-1830688202|title=Ebony Obsidian Sings a Whitney Houston Classic|website=The Muse|date=27 November 2018 }}</ref> | ||
| In 2019, Obsidian co-starred in the Hulu limited series '']''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://stylecaster.com/ebony-obsidian-wu-tang-an-american-saga/|title=Ebony Obsidian Has The Range: EXCLUSIVE|first=Aramide|last=Tinubu|date=September 3, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/04/sisa-grey-legends-of-tomorrow-ebony-osidian-wu-tang-an-american-saga-1202600851/|title=Sisa Grey Claws Into 'Legends Of Tomorrow'; Ebony Obsidian Enters Chambers Of 'Wu-Tang: An American Saga'|first1=Dino-Ray|last1=Ramos|date=April 24, 2019}}</ref> Later that year, she began starring in the BET comedy-drama series |
In 2019, Obsidian co-starred in the Hulu limited series '']''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://stylecaster.com/ebony-obsidian-wu-tang-an-american-saga/|title=Ebony Obsidian Has The Range: EXCLUSIVE|first=Aramide|last=Tinubu|date=September 3, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/04/sisa-grey-legends-of-tomorrow-ebony-osidian-wu-tang-an-american-saga-1202600851/|title=Sisa Grey Claws Into 'Legends Of Tomorrow'; Ebony Obsidian Enters Chambers Of 'Wu-Tang: An American Saga'|first1=Dino-Ray|last1=Ramos|date=April 24, 2019}}</ref> Later that year, she began starring in the BET comedy-drama series '']''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/08/bet-tyler-perry-drama-series-sistas-cast-1202658271/|title=BET Greenlights Tyler Perry Drama Series 'Sistas', Sets Main Cast|first1=Denise|last1=Petski|date=August 1, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/video/tyler-perrys-the-oval-white-house-drama-sistas-trailers-first-look-bet/|title=Tyler Perry's 'The Oval' White House Drama & 'Sistas' Trailers: First Look|first1=Denise|last1=Petski|date=September 27, 2019}}</ref> In 2020, she had a recurring role as Carol Hawthorne in the Amazon drama series '']''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/04/the-hunt-kate-mulvany-series-regular-amazon-jordan-peele-james-le-gros-ebony-obsidian-caleb-emery-henry-hunter-hall-jeannie-berline-david-weil-1202593377/|title='The Hunt' Adds Kate Mulvany As Series Regular, 5 More Join In Recurring Roles For Amazon Original|first1=Dino-Ray|last1=Ramos|date=April 11, 2019}}</ref> | ||
| In 2023, Obsidian was cast opposite ], ] and ] in the war drama film |
In 2023, Obsidian was cast opposite ], ] and ] in the war drama film '']'' for ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2023/01/kerry-washington-oprah-winfrey-more-set-for-tyler-perry-pic-six-triple-eight-1235218544/|title=Kerry Washington To Exec Produce, Star In Tyler Perry’s Netflix WWII Pic ‘Six Triple Eight’; Sam Waterston, Susan Sarandon & Oprah Winfrey Among Others Set|first=Matt|last=Grobar|date=January 11, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2023/film/news/kerry-washington-oprah-winfrey-join-tyler-perry-six-triple-eight-netflix-1235486304/|title=Kerry Washington, Oprah Winfrey to Star in Tyler Perry’s World War II Drama ‘Six Triple Eight’ for Netflix|first=Angelique|last=Jackson|date=January 11, 2023}}</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:33, 1 January 2025
American actress| Ebony Obsidian | |
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| Born | (1994-04-16) April 16, 1994 (age 30) New Paltz, New York, U.S |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2014–present |
Ebony Obsidian (born April 16, 1994) is an American actress. She had a supporting role in the 2018 drama film If Beale Street Could Talk and the following year began starring as Karen Mott in the BET comedy-drama series, Sistas. In 2024, Obsidian played Lena Derriecott Bell King in the war drama film The Six Triple Eight.
Life and career
Obsidian was born and raised in New Paltz, New York. She is of Eritrean descent and trained at the William Esper Studio. While there she began acting in independent films, including The Vixens and Where Hearts Lie opposite Malik Yoba and Clifton Powell. In 2015, Obsidian starred in Tough Love, a web series that aired on YouTube. In 2018, Obsidian co-starred in the drama film If Beale Street Could Talk, playing Adrienne Hunt, one of two sisters of lead character Alonzo "Fonny" Hunt.
In 2019, Obsidian co-starred in the Hulu limited series Wu-Tang: An American Saga. Later that year, she began starring in the BET comedy-drama series Sistas. In 2020, she had a recurring role as Carol Hawthorne in the Amazon drama series Hunters.
In 2023, Obsidian was cast opposite Kerry Washington, Susan Sarandon and Oprah Winfrey in the war drama film The Six Triple Eight for Netflix.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | The Amazing Spider-Man 2 | Graduate | |
| 2015 | Punkin Pie | Katrina Richardson | Short IndieFEST Film Award of Merit Special Mention |
| 2016 | Where Hearts Lie | Sheila | |
| Twelve Dollar Words | Treasure | Short | |
| 2017 | Capital Inferno | Jamie | Short |
| My Brothers Keeper | Lady Macbeth | ||
| 2018 | If Beale Street Could Talk | Adrienne Hunt | Nominated — Florida Film Critics Circle Award for Best Ensemble Nominated — Georgia Film Critics Association Award for Best Ensemble Nominated — Seattle Film Critics Society Award for Best Ensemble Cast Nominated — Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award for Best Ensemble |
| 2019 | Swipe | - | Short Independent Horror Movie Award for Best Actress |
| Such A Deal | Grace | Short | |
| About The People | The Janitor | Short | |
| 2024 | The Six Triple Eight | Lena Derriecott King |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–18 | Tough Love | Alicia Davis | Series regular, 18 episodes |
| 2016 | I Am Homicide | Juanita | Episode: "Serial Shooter" |
| 2017 | Master of None | Michelle | Episode: "Thanksgiving" |
| 2019–23 | Wu-Tang: An American Saga | Nia | Recurring role, 12 episodes |
| 2019–present | Sistas | Karen Mott | Series regular |
| 2020 | Hunters | Carol Lockhart | Recurring role, 6 episodes |
References
- "Ebony Obsidian - Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com.
- Ebony Obsidian (26 May 2017). "Habesha indeed 🇪🇷". Retrieved 15 February 2021 – via Twitter.
- "Bio". EBONY OBSIDIAN. Archived from the original on 2019-09-03. Retrieved 2019-10-04.
- "Interview with Ebony Obsidian". December 30, 2015.
- "LOOK WHO'S NEXT: Tough Love | Black Talent TV".
- Bastianello, Maria (February 15, 2019). "Interview with Ebony Obsidian: On the Sense of Hope of 'If beale Street Could Talk'".
- "Ebony Obsidian Sings a Whitney Houston Classic". The Muse. 27 November 2018.
- Tinubu, Aramide (September 3, 2019). "Ebony Obsidian Has The Range: EXCLUSIVE".
- Ramos, Dino-Ray (April 24, 2019). "Sisa Grey Claws Into 'Legends Of Tomorrow'; Ebony Obsidian Enters Chambers Of 'Wu-Tang: An American Saga'".
- Petski, Denise (August 1, 2019). "BET Greenlights Tyler Perry Drama Series 'Sistas', Sets Main Cast".
- Petski, Denise (September 27, 2019). "Tyler Perry's 'The Oval' White House Drama & 'Sistas' Trailers: First Look".
- Ramos, Dino-Ray (April 11, 2019). "'The Hunt' Adds Kate Mulvany As Series Regular, 5 More Join In Recurring Roles For Amazon Original".
- Grobar, Matt (January 11, 2023). "Kerry Washington To Exec Produce, Star In Tyler Perry's Netflix WWII Pic 'Six Triple Eight'; Sam Waterston, Susan Sarandon & Oprah Winfrey Among Others Set".
- Jackson, Angelique (January 11, 2023). "Kerry Washington, Oprah Winfrey to Star in Tyler Perry's World War II Drama 'Six Triple Eight' for Netflix".
- Hanson-Firestone, Dana (October 27, 2019). "10 Things You Didn't Know about Ebony Obsidian".