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Sterling Kelby Brown (born April 5, 1976) is an American actor. Known for his leading roles on stage and screen, he has received numerous accolades, including three Primetime Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and a nomination for an Academy Award. He was included in Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2018. Brown portrayed Christopher Darden in the FXlimited series The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story (2016), which earned the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie. For his role as Randall Pearson in the NBC drama series This Is Us (2016–2022), he earned the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. He was further Emmy-nominated for his comedic roles in the Fox Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2018) and the Amazon Prime comedy series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2019). For his role in American Fiction (2023), he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Brown is also known for his leading roles in films such as Hotel Artemis (2019), Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. (2022), and Biosphere (2023) as well as supporting roles in Marshall (2017), Black Panther (2018), and Waves (2019). He has voiced roles in the 2019 animated films The Angry Birds Movie 2 and Frozen II. Description above from the Wikipedia article Sterling K. Brown, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Sterling K. Brown
Paul Robeson
for Paul Robeson in Stepping Out: The Untold Story of Stepin Fetchit
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"Stepping Out" follows the remarkable journey of Lincoln Perry, a man who broke barriers and shattered stereotypes in Hollywood's Golden Age. Rising from poverty in the segregated South, Perry found fame as Stepin Fetchit, Hollywood's first African American movie star. With his slow, drawling speech and exaggerated mannerisms, Fetchit became a household name, but behind the scenes, Perry fought against the industry's racism and his own typecasting. As Perry navigates the highs and lows of fame, "Stepping Out" explores the complexities of his character—a man torn between exploiting stereotypes for success and advocating for his dignity and that of his community. Despite criticism from both Black and White communities, Perry perseveres, using his platform to challenge racial norms and demand equality. But as the civil rights movement gains momentum, Perry's career begins to falter. With Hollywood turning its back on him and facing backlash from a changing society, Perry grapples with his legacy and the impact of his choices. Ultimately, "Stepping Out" reveals the humanity behind the caricature, painting a nuanced portrait of a man who dared to defy expectations and paved the way for future generations.
