Acting
Community Rating
5.7
TMDB estimate
Born
December 30, 1966 (age 59)
Born in
Ghana
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.
Ascension Day
as Director
2007
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Tears of the Sun
as Patience
2003
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Beloved
as Screenplay
1998
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Ill Gotten Gains
as Fey
1997
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Mad City
as Diane
1997
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Rosewood
as Jewel
1997
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Dead Man's Walk
as Emeralda
1996
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ER
as Kobe Ikabo
1994
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New Jack City
as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
1991
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Brother Future
as Caroline
1991
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The George McKenna Story
as Cynthia Byers
1988
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The Seventh Sign
as Penny Washburn
1988
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Saxo
as Puppet
1988
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A Special Friendship
as Mary Bowser
1987
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Native Son
as Bessie
1986
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Low Blow
as Karma
1986
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Crossroads
as Woman at Boardinghouse
1986
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The Color Purple
as Nettie
1985
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The Twilight Zone
as (segment "Lost and Found")
1985
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A.D.
as Acte
1985
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