Akosua Busia
Known for
In the trade, Akosua Busia is a working actress, a fixture of ensemble casts. Add 'The Color Purple' to the recognizable credits. Work began in 1979. The volume tells the story: 21 credits. The visible peak of the filmography is 'Tears of the Sun' and the part of Patience.
Akosua Busia
14 Movies
7 Series
In the trade, Akosua Busia is a working actress, a fixture of ensemble casts. Add 'The Color Purple' to the recognizable credits. Work began in 1979. The volume tells the story: 21 credits. The visible peak of the filmography is 'Tears of the Sun' and the part of Patience.
Movies
Plays Patience
Tears of the Sun
2003
Plays Nettie
The Color Purple
1985
Plays Woman at Boardinghouse
Crossroads
1986
Plays Penny Washburn
The Seventh Sign
1988
Plays Diane
Mad City
1997
Plays Ivy
Louisiana
1984
Plays The Senoufo Girl
Ashanti
1979
Plays Jewel
Rosewood
1997
Plays Vanessa
The Final Terror
1983
Plays Bessie
Native Son
1986
Plays Karma
Low Blow
1986
Plays Fey
Ill Gotten Gains
1997
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Tears of the Sun
Full Filmography
Tears of the Sun
Patience
2003
Film
ER
Kobe Ikabo · 5 episodes
1998–1999
TV
Ill Gotten Gains
Fey
1997
Film
Mad City
Diane
1997
Film
Rosewood
Jewel
1997
Film
Dead Man's Walk
Emeralda · 1 episode
1996
TV
New Jack City
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
1991
Film
American Playhouse
Bessie Mears · 1 episode
1988
TV
The Seventh Sign
Penny Washburn
1988
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Akosua Busia and where are they from?
Akosua Busia is 59 years old, born on December 30, 1966 in Ghana.
What are the most famous roles of Akosua Busia?
Akosua Busia is best known for roles in Tears of the Sun, The Color Purple, New Jack City.
How many movies has Akosua Busia been in?
Over a 47-year career (since 1979), Akosua Busia has appeared in 14 movies and 7 TV shows.
What was Akosua Busia's first movie?
The career of Akosua Busia began with Ashanti (1979).
What is Akosua Busia's most recent movie or series?
Akosua Busia's most recent release is Journey to Safety: Making 'Tears of the Sun', which premiered on June 10, 2003.
What TV shows has Akosua Busia appeared in?
On television, Akosua Busia has appeared in Knight Rider, ER, The Twilight Zone, Simon & Simon.
Akosua Busia
1966-12-30 · 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.