Acting · Ghana · Born December 30, 1966
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.
MovieJourney to Safety: Making 'Tears of the Sun'
2003
as Self
MovieTears of the Sun
2003
as Patience
MovieIll Gotten Gains
1997
as Fey
MovieMad City
1997
as Diane
MovieRosewood
1997
as Jewel
TVDead Man's Walk
1996
as Emeralda
TVER
1994
as Kobe Ikabo
MovieNew Jack City
1991
as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
MovieBrother Future
1991
as Caroline
MovieThe George McKenna Story
1988
as Cynthia Byers
MovieThe Seventh Sign
1988
as Penny Washburn
MovieSaxo
1988
as Puppet
MovieA Special Friendship
1987
as Mary Bowser
MovieNative Son
1986
as Bessie
MovieLow Blow
1986
as Karma
MovieCrossroads
1986
as Woman at Boardinghouse
MovieThe Color Purple
1985
as Nettie
TVThe Twilight Zone
1985
as (segment "Lost and Found")
TVA.D.
1985
as Acte
Late Starter
1985
as Nicki
MovieBadge of the Assassin
1985
as Ruth
MovieLouisiana
1984
as Ivy
MovieThe Final Terror
1983
as Vanessa
TVSt. Elsewhere
1982
as Debra Etting
TVKnight Rider
1982
as Nurse
TVAmerican Playhouse
1982
as Bessie Mears
TVSimon & Simon
1981
MovieAshanti
1979
as The Senoufo Girl
