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Afemo Omilami

Afemo Omilami

Known For Acting
Birthday Dec 13, 1950 (74)
Birthplace Petersburg, Virginia, USA
Popularity 0.3 (history)
Updated Aug 09, 2025 (Update)
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
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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 Trad ... ing 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.

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Freedom's Path

Freedom's Path

2023

as Ellis Freeman

Horror Noire

Horror Noire

2021

as Zeke (segment 'The Lake')

A Brother's Honor

A Brother's Honor

2019

as Richard Granger

Full Count

Full Count

2019

as Mr Gravitt

Poms

Poms

2019

as David

The Best of Enemies

The Best of Enemies

2019

as Franklin Mose

Down for Whatever

Down for Whatever

2018

as Lieutenant Baker

The Founder

The Founder

2016

as Mr. Merriman (uncredited)

Hidden Figures

Hidden Figures

2016

as Man Outside Store

Terminator Genisys

Terminator Genisys

2015

as Perry

The Good Lie

The Good Lie

2014

as Dr. Monyang

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

2013

as District 11 Mayor

G.I. Joe: Retaliation

G.I. Joe: Retaliation

2013

as Chairman Joint Chief of Staff

Steel Magnolias

Steel Magnolias

2012

as Drum

Beneath the Dark

Beneath the Dark

2010

as The Man

Bloodworth

Bloodworth

2010

as Sheriff Bellweather

The Blind Side

The Blind Side

2009

as CPS Caseworker

Hounddog

Hounddog

2007

as Charles

The List

The List

2007

as A.L. Jenkins

The Reaping

The Reaping

2007

as Haman

Madea's Family Reunion

Madea's Family Reunion

2006

as Isaac Sr.

Glory Road

Glory Road

2006

as Mr. Flournoy

Idlewild

Idlewild

2006

as Walter

The Alamo

The Alamo

2004

as Sam

Ray

Ray

2004

as Angry Husband

Cold Mountain

Cold Mountain

2003

as Joshua

Runaway Jury

Runaway Jury

2003

as SUV Driver

Drumline

Drumline

2002

as President Wagner

I'm with Lucy

I'm with Lucy

2002

as Cab Driver #1

Sweet Home Alabama

Sweet Home Alabama

2002

as Jimmy Lee

Rustin

Rustin

2001

as Mel Jones

Hood Rat

Hood Rat

2001

as Attorney

Tigerland

Tigerland

2000

as SFC Ezra Landers

Animal Factory

Animal Factory

2000

as Captain Knight

Remember the Titans

Remember the Titans

2000

as Charles Campbell

Selma, Lord, Selma

Selma, Lord, Selma

1999

as John Webb

The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn

The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn

1999

as Noah's Father

Funny Valentines

Funny Valentines

1999

as Ephraim Lee

Bringing Out the Dead

Bringing Out the Dead

1999

as Griss

Chill Factor

Chill Factor

1999

as Courtroom Colonel

Forces of Nature

Forces of Nature

1999

as Cab Driver (uncredited)

Gordy

Gordy

1995

as Krugman

Drop Squad

Drop Squad

1994

as Berl (Flip) Mangum

A Simple Twist of Fate

A Simple Twist of Fate

1994

as Bailiff

The War

The War

1994

as Quarry Man

Forrest Gump

Forrest Gump

1994

as Drill Sergeant

Sankofa

Sankofa

1993

as Noble Ali

The Real McCoy

The Real McCoy

1993

as Cab Dispatcher

The Firm

The Firm

1993

as Cotton Truck Driver

White Lie

White Lie

1991

as Bartender

The Long Walk Home

The Long Walk Home

1990

as Taxi Driver

Web of Deceit

Web of Deceit

1990

as Bailiff

Glory

Glory

1989

as Tall Contraband

The Money Pit

The Money Pit

1986

as Bernie

Trading Places

Trading Places

1983

as Longshoreman

Freedom Road

Freedom Road

1979

as Young Black Man with Scars

Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys

Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys

1976

as Charlie Weems

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Television Credits

Saints & Sinners

as Detective St. Charles

Episodes: 8

First Aired: Mar 06, 2016

In the Heat of the Night

as Jimmy Dawes

Episodes: 8

First Aired: Mar 06, 1988

True Detective

as Police Chief Holloway

Episodes: 7

First Aired: Jan 12, 2014

Ghost Whisperer

as Archivist

Episodes: 4

First Aired: Sep 23, 2005

Survivor's Remorse

as Richard Freeman

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Oct 04, 2014

The Shield

as Vince Peabo

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Mar 12, 2002

Rage of Angels

as Vet #1

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Feb 20, 1983

Dawson's Creek

as Clifton Smalls

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Jan 20, 1998

In the Heat of the Night

as Walker Harris

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 06, 1988

Law & Order

as Henry Patterson

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 13, 1990

Sheena

as Kontee

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 07, 2000

Hallmark Hall of Fame

as Taxi Driver

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 24, 1951

Law & Order

as Michael Kano

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 13, 1990

Law & Order

as Darryl Lamaine

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 13, 1990

Hallmark Hall of Fame

as Jule Monroe

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 24, 1951

Creepshow

as Brenner

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 26, 2019

Miami Vice

as Desmond Maxwell

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 16, 1984

Genius

as Philip Randolph

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 25, 2017

Women of the Movement

as Add Reed

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 06, 2022

Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders

as Inspector Polino

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 16, 2016

Madam Secretary

as President Babacar Diome

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 21, 2014

Mad Dogs

as Captain Churchill

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 15, 2015

Chase

as The Chief

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 20, 2010

Past Life

as Fred Lamm

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Feb 09, 2010

John Adams

as Servant

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 16, 2008

Side Order of Life

as Thomas Beauchamp

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 15, 2007

Fortune Hunter

as Pierre Toussant

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 04, 1994

I'll Fly Away

as Mr. Hendricks

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 07, 1991

New York News

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 28, 1995

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