Alton White's journey from his boyhood home in a Cincinnati housing project to the grandeur of Broadway's Minskoff Theatre is remarkable, but one that many will find touchingly recognizable and relatable. Struggling with feelings of inferiority, he doggedly tried out for role after role and happily accepted whatever was offered to him however modest, approaching each with passion and dedication. His gifts were ultimately recognized and rewarded with major roles. White is the only black actor who has played in a lead role in five hit shows on Broadway; John in Miss Saigon; Ken in Smokey Joe's Cafe (he originated the role in London's West End); Coalhouse Walker Jr. in Ragtime: The Musical; Mister in The Color Purple; and King Mufasa in The Lion King.
Known For
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Hotel Porter
2023
Ragtime: The Symphonic Concert
Coalhouse Walker, Jr.
2023
Dexter: New Blood
Morris Cooper · (1 episode)
2021
FBI: International
FBI Deputy Director Julian Adell · (1 episode)
2021
Lynn Ahrens: A Lyric Life
2020
The Goldfinch
Social Worker
2019
The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot
George
2019
Rent
Ensemble
2019
Asher
Berenger
2018
FBI
ASAC Joe Franklin · (1 episode)
2018
Manifest
Dr. Bier · (1 episode)
2018
MINDHUNTER
Tim · (1 episode)
2017
The Good Fight
Funeral Director · (1 episode)
2017
Disney's Broadway Hits at London's Royal Albert Hall
Himself
2016
Bull
Judge Tahani · (3 episodes)
2016
Code Black
Lawrence · (1 episode)
2015
Elementary
Parole Officer · (1 episode)
2012
The Invention of Lying
Angelo Badsmith
2009
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Nick Monroe · (1 episode)
1999
Law & Order
Bailiff · (1 episode)
1990
Law & Order
Clerk · (1 episode)
1990
Law & Order
Deputy Warden Harris · (1 episode)
1990
Law & Order
Boss · (1 episode)
1990