About
Akosua Busia
Overview
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.
Known for
Acting |
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| 2003 | Tears of the Sun | Actor | Patience | 67 Fair |
| 1997 | Ill Gotten Gains | Actor | Fey | 58 Average |
| 1997 | Mad City | Actor | Diane | 60 Fair |
| 1997 | Rosewood | Actor | Jewel | 60 Fair |
| 1991 | New Jack City | Actor | Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) | 62 Fair |
| 1991 | Brother Future | Actor | Caroline | 59 Average |
| 1988 | The George McKenna Story | Actor | Cynthia Byers | 59 Average |
| 1988 | The Seventh Sign | Actor | Penny Washburn | 59 Average |
| 1988 | Saxo | Actor | Puppet | 59 Average |
| 1987 | A Special Friendship | Actor | Mary Bowser | N/A N/A |
| 1986 | Native Son | Actor | Bessie | 58 Average |
| 1986 | Low Blow | Actor | Karma | 58 Average |
| 1986 | Crossroads | Actor | Woman at Boardinghouse | 65 Fair |
| 1985 | The Color Purple | Actor | Nettie | 73 Good |
| 1985 | A.D. | Actor | Acte | 66 Fair |
| 1985 | Late Starter | Actor | Nicki | 69 Fair |
| 1985 | Badge of the Assassin | Actor | Ruth | 58 Average |
| 1984 | Louisiana | Actor | Ivy | 58 Average |
| 1983 | The Final Terror | Actor | Vanessa | 57 Average |
| 1979 | Ashanti | Actor | The Senoufo Girl | 59 Average |
Directing |
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| 2007 | Ascension Day | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
Writing |
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| 1998 | Beloved | Writing | Screenplay | 58 Average |