Colman Domingo's Rise to Stardom Despite Industry Prejudices

From a Rejected 'Oscar Hopeful, Domingo's Journey Highlights Challenges for Black Actors

Colman Domingo, now an Oscar hopeful, nearly quit acting after being rejected for a role in 'Boardwalk Empire' due to his skin tone.
Domingo's career has since soared with an Emmy win, multiple Tony nominations, and a leading role in the historical biopic 'Rustin'.
He also stars in the film adaptation of 'The Color Purple', which had the second-biggest Christmas Day opening of all time.
Domingo has decided to become an 'offer-only' actor, no longer auditioning for roles but accepting offers based on his body of work.
Domingo's experiences highlight the struggles and prejudices faced by Black actors in the industry.