A Touch of Disney in Black History
Madge Sinclair was the voice of Sarabi in The Lion King. She is best known for her roles in Earl and Me, Coming to America, Trapper John, M.D., and Roots. Ms. Sinclair died of leukemia in 1995.
Madge Sinclair was the voice of Sarabi in The Lion King. She is best known for her roles in Earl and Me, Coming to America, Trapper John, M.D., and Roots. Ms. Sinclair died of leukemia in 1995.
Maia Wilson is a Broadway performer who made her debut in Rent. She voiced Bulda, a female troll in Frozen.
Kiara Muhammad, 15, is the voice of Doc McStuffins, the lovable doctor who fixes toys on Disney Junior. Kiara has made guest appearances on the television shows NCIS and Hart of Dixie.
Clarence Williams III is an African-American actor. His first major acting role was as Linoln Hays on the TV series The Mod Squad. Mr. Williams appeared in the films Sugar Hills, Deep Cover, and I’m Gonna Get You Sucka. He… Continue Reading
Hattie McDaniel was the first African-American to win an Academy Award. She won the award for Best Supporting Actress for her outstanding performance as Mammy in Gone with the Wind. Ms. McDaniel did more than act in films. She was… Continue Reading
Alfre Woodard is an American film, stage and television actress. Her only Disney roles so far are voicing Maisie in The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue and Plio in Dinosaur. Ms. Woodard has appeared in the following films Mandela, Miss Evers’… Continue Reading
Angela Bassett is an American actress. Her only Disney role at this time is voicing Mildred in the Disney film Meet the Robinsons. Ms. Bassett has become well known for her biographical film roles portraying real life women in African… Continue Reading
Anika Noni Rose is an African American singer and actress. She attended Florida A&M University where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre and went to study drama at the American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco, CA. Ms.… Continue Reading