Biography
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 Trading 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.
Acted in 92
2020s
- 2023
Freedom's Path
Ellis Freeman
- 2022
- 2021
Horror Noire
Zeke (segment 'The Lake')
2010s
- 2019
Full Count
Mr Gravitt
- 2018
- 2017
- 2016
Smoke & Mirrors
Cruschev
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
Steel Magnolias
Drum
- 2010
Beneath the Dark
The Man
Past Life
Fred Lamm · 1 episode
Blood Done Sign My Name
Golden Frinks
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
Side Order of Life
Thomas Beauchamp · 1 episode
- 2006
Idlewild
Walter
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
- 2002
I'm with Lucy
Cab Driver #1
- 2001
Rustin
Mel Jones
Hood Rat
Attorney
- 2000
The Runaway
Jule Monroe
1990s
- 1999
Wayward Son
Horace
Funny Valentines
Ephraim Lee
Selma, Lord, Selma
John Webb
- 1998
- 1997
Flash
Sam Parker
- 1995
Gordy
Krugman
- 1994
Drop Squad
Berl (Flip) Mangum
Fortune Hunter
Pierre Toussant · 1 episode
- 1993
Sankofa
Noble Ali
- 1991
White Lie
Bartender
- 1990
Web of Deceit
Bailiff
Caroline?
Taxi Driver
Murder in Mississippi
Bob Moses
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
- 1986
- 1984
- 1983
Rage of Angels
Vet #1 · 2 episodes
1970s
- 1979
Freedom Road
Young Black Man with Scars
- 1976
Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys
Charlie Weems
1950s
- 1951
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Taxi Driver, Jule Monroe · 1 episode