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| 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 the lead character's sister.<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}}</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 the lead character's sister.<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}}</ref> | ||
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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.
Life and career
Obsidian was born and raised in New Paltz, New York. She is of Eritrean Habesha descent. and trained at the William Esper Studio. While training at the William Esper Studio, 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 the lead character's sister.
In 2019, Obsidian starred in the Hulu miniseries 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.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | The Amazing Spider-Man 2 | Graduate | Uncredited |
| 2015 | The Vixens | Etta Onwago | |
| 2016 | Where Hearts Lie | Sheila | |
| 2017 | My Brothers Keeper | Lady Macbeth | |
| 2018 | If Beale Street Could Talk | Adrienne Hunt | |
| 2019 | The Last Train Home | Tasha |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-2018 | Tough Love | Alicia Davis | Series regular |
| 2017 | Master of None | Michelle | Episode: "Thanksgiving" |
| 2019 | Wu-Tang: An American Saga | Nia | 4 episodes |
| 2019–present | Sistas | Karen Mott | Series regular |
| 2020 | Hunters | Carol Hawthorne | 8 episodes |
References
- Ebony Obsidian (26 May 2017). "Habesha indeed 🇪🇷". Retrieved 15 February 2021 – via Twitter.
- "Bio". EBONY OBSIDIAN.
- "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.
- 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".