Akosua Busia
Known for: Acting
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.
Filmography
Series
ER
Kobe Ikabo
1994
Series
Knight Rider
Nurse
1982
Series
Simon & Simon
1981
Series
St. Elsewhere
Debra Etting
1982
Series
American Playhouse
Bessie Mears
1982
Series
The Twilight Zone
(segment "Lost and Found")
1985
Film
Tears of the Sun
Patience
2003
Film
The Color Purple
Nettie
1985
Film
Crossroads
Woman at Boardinghouse
1986
Film
The Seventh Sign
Penny Washburn
1988
Series
A.D.
Acte
1985
Film
New Jack City
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
1991
Film
Mad City
Diane
1997
Series
Dead Man's Walk
Emeralda
1996
Film
Louisiana
Ivy
1984
Film
Rosewood
Jewel
1997
Film
Ashanti
The Senoufo Girl
1979
Late Starter
Nicki
1985
Film
The George McKenna Story
Cynthia Byers
1988
Film
The Final Terror
Vanessa
1983
Film
Journey to Safety: Making 'Tears of the Sun'
Self
2003
Film
Native Son
Bessie
1986
Film
Badge of the Assassin
Ruth
1985
Film
Brother Future
Caroline
1991
Film
Ill Gotten Gains
Fey
1997
Film
Low Blow
Karma
1986
Film
A Special Friendship
Mary Bowser
1987
Film
Saxo
Puppet
1988