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| | name = Ebony Obsidian | | name = Ebony Obsidian | ||
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| '''Ebony Obsidian''' (born April 16, 1994) is an American actress. She had supporting role in the 2018 drama film '']'' and the following year began starring as Karen Mott in the ] comedy-drama series, '']''. | '''Ebony Obsidian''' (born April 16, 1994) is an American actress. She had a supporting role in the 2018 drama film '']'' and the following year began starring as Karen Mott in the ] comedy-drama series, '']''. In 2024, Obsidian played ] in the war drama film, '']''. | ||
| ==Life and career== | |||
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| ==Early life== | |||
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| Obsidian was born and raised in ]. She is of ] descent.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/EObsidian/status/868275000377298944|title=Habesha indeed 🇪🇹|author=Ebony Obsidian|via=Twitter|date=26 May 2017|accessdate=15 February 2021}}</ref> She began performing in her childhood but never really saw it as a career.<ref name=flau/> She later went into college for journalism. Obsidian left the college while working on three jobs for acting and trained at the ].<ref name=flau>https://www.flaunt.com/blog/ebony-obsidian#:~:text=Yeah%2C%20for%20sure.,concept%20even%20now%20to%20me.</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ebonyobsidian.com/bio-encore|title=Bio|website=EBONY OBSIDIAN|access-date=2019-10-04|archive-date=2019-09-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190903183501/http://ebonyobsidian.com/bio-encore|url-status=dead}}</ref> While studying, she began acting appearing in the independent films, including ''The Vixens'' and ''Where Hearts Lie'' opposite ] and ], as well made uncredited appearance in the superhero film, '']''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indieactivity.com/interview-ebony-obsidian/|title=Interview with Ebony Obsidian|date=December 30, 2015}}</ref> | |||
| ==Career== | |||
| In 2023, Obsidian was cast opposite ], ] and ] in the war drama film, '']'' for ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2023/01/kerry-washington-oprah-winfrey-more-set-for-tyler-perry-pic-six-triple-eight-1235218544/|title=Kerry Washington To Exec Produce, Star In Tyler Perry’s Netflix WWII Pic ‘Six Triple Eight’; Sam Waterston, Susan Sarandon & Oprah Winfrey Among Others Set|first=Matt|last=Grobar|date=January 11, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2023/film/news/kerry-washington-oprah-winfrey-join-tyler-perry-six-triple-eight-netflix-1235486304/|title=Kerry Washington, Oprah Winfrey to Star in Tyler Perry’s World War II Drama ‘Six Triple Eight’ for Netflix|first=Angelique|last=Jackson|date=January 11, 2023}}</ref> | |||
| ⚫ | In 2015, Obsidian starred in '']'', a web series that aired on ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blacktalent.tv/2016/01/29/look-whos-next-tough-love/|title=LOOK WHO’S NEXT: Tough Love | Black Talent TV}}</ref> The series started as a micro budget project that eventually attracted more than 45,000 unique viewers with over 1 million channel views. In 2017 she made guest-starring appearance in an episode of Netflix comedy-drama series, '']''. In 2018, Obsidian co-starred in the drama film '']'', playing Adrienne Hunt, one of two sisters of lead character Alonzo "Fonny" Hunt.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theitalianreve.com/interview-with-ebony-obsidian-on-the-sense-of-hope-of-if-beale-street-could-talk/|title=Interview with Ebony Obsidian: On the Sense of Hope of 'If beale Street Could Talk'|first=Maria|last=Bastianello|date=February 15, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://themuse.jezebel.com/ebony-obsidian-sings-a-whitney-houston-classic-1830688202|title=Ebony Obsidian Sings a Whitney Houston Classic|website=The Muse|date=27 November 2018 }}</ref> | ||
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| ⚫ | In 2019, Obsidian was cast in the Hulu biographical drama series, '']'' playing Nia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://stylecaster.com/ebony-obsidian-wu-tang-an-american-saga/|title=Ebony Obsidian Has The Range: EXCLUSIVE|first=Aramide|last=Tinubu|date=September 3, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/04/sisa-grey-legends-of-tomorrow-ebony-osidian-wu-tang-an-american-saga-1202600851/|title=Sisa Grey Claws Into 'Legends Of Tomorrow'; Ebony Obsidian Enters Chambers Of 'Wu-Tang: An American Saga'|first1=Dino-Ray|last1=Ramos|date=April 24, 2019}}</ref> The series ended in 2023 after three seasons. Later in 2019, she began starring as Karen Mott, one of lead characters, in the BET comedy-drama series, '']'' by ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/08/bet-tyler-perry-drama-series-sistas-cast-1202658271/|title=BET Greenlights Tyler Perry Drama Series 'Sistas', Sets Main Cast|first1=Denise|last1=Petski|date=August 1, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/video/tyler-perrys-the-oval-white-house-drama-sistas-trailers-first-look-bet/|title=Tyler Perry's 'The Oval' White House Drama & 'Sistas' Trailers: First Look|first1=Denise|last1=Petski|date=September 27, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bet.com/article/c6lv55/everything-to-know-about-ebony-obsidian-from-sistas|title=Everything You Want To Know About Ebony Obsidian – From The Cast Of Tyler Perry’s ‘Sistas’|website=BET}}</ref> In 2020, she had a recurring role as Carol Hawthorne in the Amazon drama series '']'' during the show' first season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/04/the-hunt-kate-mulvany-series-regular-amazon-jordan-peele-james-le-gros-ebony-obsidian-caleb-emery-henry-hunter-hall-jeannie-berline-david-weil-1202593377/|title='The Hunt' Adds Kate Mulvany As Series Regular, 5 More Join In Recurring Roles For Amazon Original|first1=Dino-Ray|last1=Ramos|date=April 11, 2019}}</ref> | ||
| In 2023, Obsidian was cast opposite ], ] and ] in the war drama film, '']''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2023/01/kerry-washington-oprah-winfrey-more-set-for-tyler-perry-pic-six-triple-eight-1235218544/|title=Kerry Washington To Exec Produce, Star In Tyler Perry’s Netflix WWII Pic ‘Six Triple Eight’; Sam Waterston, Susan Sarandon & Oprah Winfrey Among Others Set|first=Matt|last=Grobar|date=January 11, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2023/film/news/kerry-washington-oprah-winfrey-join-tyler-perry-six-triple-eight-netflix-1235486304/|title=Kerry Washington, Oprah Winfrey to Star in Tyler Perry’s World War II Drama ‘Six Triple Eight’ for Netflix|first=Angelique|last=Jackson|date=January 11, 2023}}</ref> ''The Six Triple Eight'' was released in select cinemas on December 6, 2024, before its streaming debut by Netflix on December 20, 2024. She played the role of ], a member of the ], the only all-Black, all-female unit to serve overseas during ] who also was one of the Battalion's last five surviving members.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/the-six-triple-eight-ebony-obsidian-interview/|title=The Six Triple Eight Star Ebony Obsidian Praises Kerry Washington's Artistic Leadership|first1=Joe|last1=Deckelmeier|first2=Tatiana|last2=Hullender|date=December 17, 2024|website=ScreenRant}}</ref> Obsidian received positive reviews from critics for her performance.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/the-six-triple-eight-review-kerry-washington-tyler-perry-netflix-1236078485/|title=‘The Six Triple Eight’ Review: Kerry Washington Commands Tyler Perry’s Rousing World War II Drama for Netflix|first=Frank|last=Scheck|date=December 6, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/the-six-triple-eight-review-tyler-perrys-surprisingly-good-war-epic/|title=Netflix Has Made a Lot Worse Than ‘The Six Triple Eight’|date=December 21, 2024|website=The Daily Beast}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://decider.com/2024/12/20/tyler-perry-the-six-triple-eight-netflix-review-stream-it-or-skip-it/|title=Tyler Perry ‘The Six Triple Eight’ Netflix Review: Stream It Or Skip It?|date=December 20, 2024}}</ref> Ian Thomas wrote in review for website '']'': "Ebony Obsidian shines as Lena Derriecott King, a battalion member whose personal journey reflects the broader struggles and triumphs of the unit."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk/article/section/film/film-review-the-six-triple-eight/|title=Film Review: The Six Triple Eight|date=February 14, 2008|website=Black History Month 2025}}</ref> At the ], Obsidian received nominations for ] and Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture for playing Lena Derriecott King.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/naacp-image-awards-2025-nominations-nominees-list-1236102733/|title=NAACP Image Awards Nominations: ‘The Piano Lesson’ Leads Film Nods With 14|first=Hilary|last=Lewis|date=January 7, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2025/01/naacp-image-awards-2025-nominations-1236249482/|title=‘The Piano Lesson’ Laps Film Field With 14 NAACP Image Awards Nominations – Full List|first=Erik|last=Pedersen|date=January 7, 2025}}</ref> | |||
| Obsidian is ] of ] organization. In 2023 she visited ] where she witnessed the country’s mounting humanitarian needs and the impacts of the climate crisis.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rescue.org/press-release/irc-ambassador-ebony-obsidians-journey-south-sudan-highlights-urgent-humanitarian|title=IRC Ambassador Ebony Obsidian's Journey to South Sudan highlights urgent humanitarian needs. | International Rescue Committee (IRC)|website=www.rescue.org}}</ref> | |||
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| | Short<br>]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tvovermind.com/ebony-obsidian/|title=10 Things You Didn’t Know about Ebony Obsidian|first=Dana|last=Hanson-Firestone|date=October 27, 2019}}</ref> | | Short<br>]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tvovermind.com/ebony-obsidian/|title=10 Things You Didn’t Know about Ebony Obsidian|first=Dana|last=Hanson-Firestone|date=October 27, 2019}}</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:24, 20 January 2025
American actress (born 1994)| Ebony Obsidian | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Obsidian in 2024 | |
| Born | (1994-04-16) April 16, 1994 (age 30) New Paltz, New York, U.S |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2014–present |
Ebony Obsidian (born April 16, 1994) is an American actress. She had a supporting role in the 2018 drama film If Beale Street Could Talk and the following year began starring as Karen Mott in the BET comedy-drama series, Sistas. In 2024, Obsidian played Lena Derriecott Bell King in the war drama film, The Six Triple Eight.
Early life
Obsidian was born and raised in New Paltz, New York. She is of Eritrean descent. She began performing in her childhood but never really saw it as a career. She later went into college for journalism. Obsidian left the college while working on three jobs for acting and trained at the William Esper Studio. While studying, she began acting appearing in the independent films, including The Vixens and Where Hearts Lie opposite Malik Yoba and Clifton Powell, as well made uncredited appearance in the superhero film, The Amazing Spider-Man 2.
Career
In 2015, Obsidian starred in Tough Love, a web series that aired on YouTube. The series started as a micro budget project that eventually attracted more than 45,000 unique viewers with over 1 million channel views. In 2017 she made guest-starring appearance in an episode of Netflix comedy-drama series, Master of None. In 2018, Obsidian co-starred in the drama film If Beale Street Could Talk, playing Adrienne Hunt, one of two sisters of lead character Alonzo "Fonny" Hunt.
In 2019, Obsidian was cast in the Hulu biographical drama series, Wu-Tang: An American Saga playing Nia. The series ended in 2023 after three seasons. Later in 2019, she began starring as Karen Mott, one of lead characters, in the BET comedy-drama series, Sistas by Tyler Perry. In 2020, she had a recurring role as Carol Hawthorne in the Amazon drama series Hunters during the show' first season.
In 2023, Obsidian was cast opposite Kerry Washington, Susan Sarandon and Oprah Winfrey in the war drama film, The Six Triple Eight. The Six Triple Eight was released in select cinemas on December 6, 2024, before its streaming debut by Netflix on December 20, 2024. She played the role of Lena Derriecott King, a member of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the only all-Black, all-female unit to serve overseas during World War II who also was one of the Battalion's last five surviving members. Obsidian received positive reviews from critics for her performance. Ian Thomas wrote in review for website Black History Month: "Ebony Obsidian shines as Lena Derriecott King, a battalion member whose personal journey reflects the broader struggles and triumphs of the unit." At the 56th NAACP Image Awards, Obsidian received nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture and Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture for playing Lena Derriecott King.
Obsidian is Ambassador of International Rescue Committee organization. In 2023 she visited South Sudan where she witnessed the country’s mounting humanitarian needs and the impacts of the climate crisis.
Filmography
Film
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–18 | Tough Love | Alicia Davis | Series regular, 18 episodes |
| 2016 | I Am Homicide | Juanita | Episode: "Serial Shooter" |
| 2017 | Master of None | Michelle | Episode: "Thanksgiving" |
| 2019–23 | Wu-Tang: An American Saga | Nia | Recurring role, 12 episodes |
| 2019–present | Sistas | Karen Mott | Series regular |
| 2020 | Hunters | Carol Lockhart | Recurring role, 6 episodes |
References
- "Ebony Obsidian - Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com.
- Ebony Obsidian (26 May 2017). "Habesha indeed 🇪🇹". Retrieved 15 February 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ https://www.flaunt.com/blog/ebony-obsidian#:~:text=Yeah%2C%20for%20sure.,concept%20even%20now%20to%20me.
- "Bio". EBONY OBSIDIAN. Archived from the original on 2019-09-03. Retrieved 2019-10-04.
- "Interview with Ebony Obsidian". December 30, 2015.
- "LOOK WHO'S NEXT: Tough Love | Black Talent TV".
- Bastianello, Maria (February 15, 2019). "Interview with Ebony Obsidian: On the Sense of Hope of 'If beale Street Could Talk'".
- "Ebony Obsidian Sings a Whitney Houston Classic". The Muse. 27 November 2018.
- Tinubu, Aramide (September 3, 2019). "Ebony Obsidian Has The Range: EXCLUSIVE".
- Ramos, Dino-Ray (April 24, 2019). "Sisa Grey Claws Into 'Legends Of Tomorrow'; Ebony Obsidian Enters Chambers Of 'Wu-Tang: An American Saga'".
- Petski, Denise (August 1, 2019). "BET Greenlights Tyler Perry Drama Series 'Sistas', Sets Main Cast".
- Petski, Denise (September 27, 2019). "Tyler Perry's 'The Oval' White House Drama & 'Sistas' Trailers: First Look".
- "Everything You Want To Know About Ebony Obsidian – From The Cast Of Tyler Perry's 'Sistas'". BET.
- Ramos, Dino-Ray (April 11, 2019). "'The Hunt' Adds Kate Mulvany As Series Regular, 5 More Join In Recurring Roles For Amazon Original".
- Grobar, Matt (January 11, 2023). "Kerry Washington To Exec Produce, Star In Tyler Perry's Netflix WWII Pic 'Six Triple Eight'; Sam Waterston, Susan Sarandon & Oprah Winfrey Among Others Set".
- Jackson, Angelique (January 11, 2023). "Kerry Washington, Oprah Winfrey to Star in Tyler Perry's World War II Drama 'Six Triple Eight' for Netflix".
- Deckelmeier, Joe; Hullender, Tatiana (December 17, 2024). "The Six Triple Eight Star Ebony Obsidian Praises Kerry Washington's Artistic Leadership". ScreenRant.
- Scheck, Frank (December 6, 2024). "'The Six Triple Eight' Review: Kerry Washington Commands Tyler Perry's Rousing World War II Drama for Netflix".
- "Netflix Has Made a Lot Worse Than 'The Six Triple Eight'". The Daily Beast. December 21, 2024.
- "Tyler Perry 'The Six Triple Eight' Netflix Review: Stream It Or Skip It?". December 20, 2024.
- "Film Review: The Six Triple Eight". Black History Month 2025. February 14, 2008.
- Lewis, Hilary (January 7, 2025). "NAACP Image Awards Nominations: 'The Piano Lesson' Leads Film Nods With 14".
- Pedersen, Erik (January 7, 2025). "'The Piano Lesson' Laps Film Field With 14 NAACP Image Awards Nominations – Full List".
- "IRC Ambassador Ebony Obsidian's Journey to South Sudan highlights urgent humanitarian needs. | International Rescue Committee (IRC)". www.rescue.org.
- Hanson-Firestone, Dana (October 27, 2019). "10 Things You Didn't Know about Ebony Obsidian".