Who was the first black person to play in a movie?

Who was the first black person to play in a movie?

Sam Lucas became the first Black actor to be cast in a leading role in a mainstream film, appearing in the 1914 film Uncle Tom’s Cabin. On July 26, 1971, Time Magazine produced an article stating, “people are running to the theaters to see the new black heroes.” Never before had blacks been seen in this kind of action, however it was not always like that. In 1903, Uncle Tom’s Cabin, starred the first black actor to ever appear on screen.