Ebony Obsidian facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ebony Obsidian
Obsidian in 2024
Born	(1994-04-16) April 16, 1994 (age 31) New Paltz, New York, U.S
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2014–present

Ebony Obsidian (born April 16, 1994) is an American actress. She is known for her roles in movies and TV shows. She played Karen Mott in the TV series Sistas. She also had a role in the movie If Beale Street Could Talk. In 2024, she starred in the war drama film The Six Triple Eight.

Her Early Life and Training

Ebony Obsidian grew up in New Paltz, New York. Her family comes from Eritrea, a country in Africa. She started acting when she was a kid. But she didn't think it would be her job at first.

She went to college to study journalism. However, she later left college to focus on acting. She worked three jobs while training at the William Esper Studio. This is a famous acting school. While learning, she appeared in independent films. These included The Vixens and Where Hearts Lie. She also had a small, uncredited role in The Amazing Spider-Man 2.

Her Acting Career

In 2015, Ebony Obsidian starred in Tough Love. This was a web series shown on YouTube. A web series is like a TV show, but it's made for the internet. This project started small. But it became very popular, getting over a million views.

In 2017, she was a guest star in an episode of the Netflix show Master of None. The next year, in 2018, she was in the movie If Beale Street Could Talk. She played Adrienne Hunt in this drama film.

Obsidian in 2021

In 2019, Obsidian joined the cast of Wu-Tang: An American Saga on Hulu. She played a character named Nia. This show ended in 2023 after three seasons. Later in 2019, she began her main role as Karen Mott. This was in the BET comedy-drama series Sistas. The show was created by Tyler Perry. In 2020, she had a recurring role in the Amazon show Hunters. A recurring role means she appeared in several episodes.

Starring in The Six Triple Eight

In 2023, Ebony Obsidian was cast in the war drama film The Six Triple Eight. She acted alongside famous stars like Kerry Washington and Oprah Winfrey. The movie was released in late 2024. It was also available to stream on Netflix.

In the film, she played Lena Derriecott King. Lena was part of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. This was a special group of women during World War II. It was the only all-Black, all-female unit to serve overseas. Their job was to sort mail for soldiers. Critics praised Obsidian's acting in the movie. She was nominated for two NAACP Image Awards. These awards celebrate achievements by people of color in entertainment.

Helping Others Around the World

Ebony Obsidian is also an Ambassador for the International Rescue Committee. This group helps people affected by crises around the world. In 2023, she visited South Sudan. She saw how people there needed help. She also learned about the effects of climate change in the country.

Movies She's Been In

TV Shows She's Been In