Acting

Akosua Busia

Born: 1966-12-30
Birthplace: Ghana

Biography

Akosua Busia was born on December 30, 1966 in Accra, Ghana. She is an actress and director, known for The Color Purple (1985), Tears of the Sun (2003) and Low Blow (1986). She was previously married to John Singleton.

Known For

Tears of the Sun

The Seventh Sign

The Color Purple

The Twilight Zone

American Playhouse

Filmography

30 titles · Newest first · Cast and crew credits

Ascension Day

2007 · Movie

Director

Journey to Safety: Making 'Tears of the Sun'

2003 · Movie

Self

Tears of the Sun

2003 · Movie

Patience

Beloved

1998 · Movie

Screenplay

Ill Gotten Gains

1997 · Movie

Fey

Mad City

1997 · Movie

Diane

Rosewood

1997 · Movie

Jewel

Dead Man's Walk

1996 · TV Show

Emeralda

ER

1994 · TV Show

Kobe Ikabo

Brother Future

1991 · Movie

Caroline

New Jack City

1991 · Movie

Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

Saxo

1988 · Movie

Puppet

The George McKenna Story

1988 · Movie

Cynthia Byers

The Seventh Sign

1988 · Movie

Penny Washburn

A Special Friendship

1987 · Movie

Mary Bowser

Crossroads

1986 · Movie

Woman at Boardinghouse

Low Blow

1986 · Movie

Karma

Native Son

1986 · Movie

Bessie

A.D.

1985 · TV Show

Acte

Badge of the Assassin

1985 · Movie

Ruth

Late Starter

1985 · TV Show

Nicki

The Color Purple

1985 · Movie

Nettie

The Twilight Zone

1985 · TV Show

(segment "Lost and Found")

Louisiana

1984 · Movie

Ivy

The Final Terror

1983 · Movie

Vanessa

American Playhouse

1982 · TV Show

Bessie Mears

Knight Rider

1982 · TV Show

Nurse

St. Elsewhere

1982 · TV Show

Debra Etting

Simon & Simon

1981 · TV Show

Cast

Ashanti

1979 · Movie

The Senoufo Girl