TV Shows - Thomas Jefferson Byrd
Sorted by online popularity, based on the Engagement Score on October 07, 2025. Thomas Jefferson Byrd has appeared in 1 television series with data.
#1,947She's Gotta Have Itas Stokely Darling • 1 episode • #1,947 most popular show‘She's Gotta Have It’ is a television series based on Spike Lee’s 1986 film of the same name. It follows the life of Nola Darling, a Brooklyn-based artist who juggles her time and affections among her friends, career, and multiple romantic partners.
Movies - Thomas Jefferson Byrd
Sorted by online popularity. Thomas Jefferson Byrd has appeared in 10 movies with data.
#1,962Set It Offas Luther • #1,962 most popular movieSet It Off is a 1996 American heist crime action film following four close friends in Los Angeles, California, who plan a bank robbery for personal gain.
#2,002Rayas Jimmy • #2,002 most popular movieRay is a 2004 American biographical musical drama film that chronicles 30 years in the life of renowned rhythm and blues musician Ray Charles. Directed by Taylor Hackford and starring Jamie Foxx in the titular role, the film garnered positive reviews for its portrayal of Charles' journey to success.
#2,957Bamboozledas Honeycutt • #2,957 most popular movieBamboozled is a 2000 American satirical black comedy-drama film directed by Spike Lee. The story follows TV producer Pierre Delacroix, who, after facing rejection for his sitcom idea, pitches a 21st-century minstrel show as an act of protest. Surprisingly, the network not only airs the show but it also becomes a major success.
#3,169He Got Gameas Sweetness • #3,169 most popular movieHe Got Game is a 1998 American sports drama film portraying a father's attempt to sway his basketball prodigy son into choosing a specific college in exchange for his own freedom.
#3,794Brooklyn's Finestas Uncle Jeb • #3,794 most popular movieBrooklyn's Finest is a 2009 American crime film that follows the lives of three police officers in the tough Brownsville section of New York City. The film stars Richard Gere, Don Cheadle, Ethan Hawke, and Wesley Snipes.
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#4,186Bulworthas Uncle Rafeeq • #4,186 most popular movieBulworth is a 1998 American political satire black comedy film that follows a disillusioned liberal politician, Senator Jay Billington Bulworth, who hires an assassin to kill him so he can speak openly and honestly with his constituents using hip-hop culture.
#5,360Girl 6as Caller #18 • #5,360 most popular movieGirl 6 is a 1996 American black comedy film about a young African-American actress who becomes a phone sex operator in New York City.
#5,466Get on the Busas Evan Thomas, Sr. • #5,466 most popular movieGet on the Bus is a 1996 American drama film directed by Spike Lee, depicting a group of African-American men on a cross-country bus journey to participate in the Million Man March.
#7,293Freedom's Pathas Abner • #7,293 most popular movieFreedom's Path is a compelling drama film that follows the story of a group of individuals on a journey of self-discovery and liberation. Set against the backdrop of a tumultuous political era, the movie explores themes of freedom, resilience, and the pursuit of dreams. With its thought-provoking narrative and powerful performances, Freedom's Path offers a poignant reflection on the human spirit and the enduring quest for personal and societal freedom.
Thomas Jefferson Byrd Biography
Thomas Jefferson Byrd (June 25, 1950 – October 3, 2020) was an American character actor known for his work in several of director Spike Lee's films. He received critical acclaim for his performance in the 2003 Broadway revival of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, for which he was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play. Byrd earned a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Morris Brown College and a Master of Fine Arts degree in dance from California Institute of the Arts. He was a member of the Alpha Sigma chapter of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity. Byrd also had a successful career in regional stage productions, including notable performances in Spunk, Home, Two Trains Running, The Piano Lesson, Flyin' West, Hamlet, and Miss Evers' Boys.
