American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Whoopi Goldberg
A biography of actress and activist, Whoopi Goldberg. Whoopi has appeared in numerous movies and television series, and has supported a variety of humanitarian causes. She is also well known for her role on the daily talk show The View....
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: Black List Project: Beverly Johnson
African American model and actress Beverly Johnson is featured in a brief biography including a photo.
Black Past
Black Past: Dandridge, Dorothy
This interesting encyclopedia article tells about the ultimately tragic life of Dorothy Dandridge, a talented black actress.
Other
Class Act: Lena Horne
Discusses the career of actress and singer Lena Horne; the site provides a brief biography highlighting her life. Included are also links to some of the major films she was in.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Cicely Tyson
learn about the life and career of Cicely Tyson, an American model and actress noted for her vivid portrayals of strong African American women.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Isabel Sanford
Biographical sketch on American actress Isabel Sanford, best known for her role as Louise (Weezy) Jefferson in the long-running television situation comedy The Jeffersons.