ACTOR
Akosua Busia
Known for Knight Rider · ER · St. Elsewhere
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.
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- Born
- Dec 30, 1966
- Birthplace
- Ghana
- Known For
- Acting
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.
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Known For
Filmography
Movies
AshantiThe Senoufo Girl
1979
The Final TerrorVanessa
1983
LouisianaIvy
1984
Badge of the AssassinRuth
1985
The Color PurpleNettie
1985
CrossroadsWoman at Boardinghouse
1986
Low BlowKarma
1986
Native SonBessie
1986
A Special FriendshipMary Bowser
1987
SaxoPuppet
1988
The George McKenna StoryCynthia Byers
1988
The Seventh SignPenny Washburn
1988
Brother FutureCaroline
1991
New Jack CityCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)
1991
Ill Gotten GainsFey
1997
Mad CityDiane
1997
RosewoodJewel
1997
BelovedScreenplay
1998
Journey to Safety: Making 'Tears of the Sun'Self
2003
Tears of the SunPatience
2003
Ascension DayDirector
2007Television
Simon & Simon1 eps
1981
American PlayhouseBessie Mears · 1 eps
1982
Knight RiderNurse · 1 eps
1982
St. ElsewhereDebra Etting · 1 eps
1982
A.D.Acte · 5 eps
1985LS
Late StarterNicki · 8 eps
1985
The Twilight Zone(segment "Lost and Found") · 1 eps
1985
ERKobe Ikabo · 5 eps
1994
Dead Man's WalkEmeralda · 1 eps
1996Photos
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