Nigél Thatch facts for kids

Nigél Thatch (born August 8, 1976) is an American actor. He is known for playing the important historical figure Malcolm X in two different projects. He played Malcolm X in the TV series Godfather of Harlem and in the movie Selma. For his role in Godfather of Harlem, he was nominated for an award.

About Nigél Thatch's Early Life

Nigél Thatch was born in East St. Louis, Illinois, in 1976. This city is located in the state of Illinois in the United States.

Nigél Thatch's Acting Career

Nigél Thatch has had a long career in television and movies. In the 1990s, he appeared on a TV show called The Parent 'Hood. He also played a character named Leon in some commercials for Budweiser.

One of his most famous roles was playing Malcolm X. Malcolm X was a very important leader in American history. Nigél Thatch played him in the 2014 movie Selma. This movie was about the Civil Rights Movement.

Later, from 2019 to 2021, Nigél Thatch played Malcolm X again. This time it was in the TV series Godfather of Harlem. For his work in this series, he was nominated for a best supporting actor award at the 51st NAACP Image Awards. This award celebrates the achievements of people of color in entertainment.

He also appeared in other TV shows like Valor in 2017 and American Dreams in 2002.

Movies and TV Shows

Here are some of the movies and TV shows Nigél Thatch has been in:

Movies

• The Players Club (1998)
• 100 Kilos (2001)
• Selma (2014)

Television Series

• Godfather of Harlem (2019–2021)
• Valor (2017–2018)
• American Dreams (2002)
• The Parent 'Hood (1990s)
• Sister, Sister (TV series) - "Mixed Doubles" (1990)
• Moesha "Isn't She Lovely?" (1999)
• Girlfriends - "The Importance of Being Frank" (2000)
• Half & Half - "The Big Type Cast Episode" (2004)
• One on One - "Fatal Attractions" (2002)