Entertainment Famous People Who Are Half-Black
List of Famous People Who Are Half-Black, loosely ranked by fame and popularity. Every year, more and more people are born of parents of different races. Some very famous people have one black parent and one white parent, or any other ethnicity. Many of these celebs identify with both of their unique cultures. Several half-Black celebrities have gone on to have successful careers in film, music, sports, and politics.
Who is the most famous half black celebrity? Female actor Halle Berry tops our list. The Catwoman actress' mother is Caucasian of English and German descent and her father is African American. Berry made history in 2002 when she be came the first woman of African American heritage to win the Oscar for Best Leading Actress for her performance in the film Monster's Ball. Other famous actresses and celebrity women who are half black include Vanessa Williams, Rashida Jones, and Lisa Bonet.
Several famous men are also half-Black. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson's mother is of Samoan heritage and his father is of Black Nova Scotian descent. Derek Jeter's mother is Caucasian of Irish and German descent, and his father is African American. Featuring a variety of mixed actors, including Italian and black, this list has it all.
Do you think that being biracial is an advantage or a disadvantage in today's society? Share your thoughts in the comments section.Age: 52
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America
Also Ranked
#60 on The Best American Actresses Working Today
#63 on The Most Beautiful Women of All Time
#55 on The Most Beautiful Women In Hollywood
#47 on The Hottest Celebrities of All Time
see more on Halle BerryAge: 57
Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Also Ranked
#50 on The Most Trustworthy Celebrities in the World
#1 on Famous Politicians You'd Want to Have a Beer With
#14 on The Greatest U.S. Presidents of All Time
#90 on American Public Figures Who Are National Treasures
see more on Barack ObamaAge: 48
Birthplace: USA, Huntington, New York
Also Ranked
#16 on The Best Singers of All Time
#4 on The Best Female Vocalists Ever
#17 on The Best Current Female Singers
#62 on The Greatest Musical Artists of the '90s
see more on Mariah CareyAge: 46
Birthplace: Hayward, California, United States of America
Also Ranked
#95 on The Coolest Actors Ever
#81 on The Best (Male) Actors Working Today
#21 on The Hottest Men Over 40
#27 on Famous Men You'd Want to Have a Beer With
see more on Dwayne Johnson