Afemo Omilami

Afemo Omilami

Afemo Omilami (born December 13, 1950) is an American actor. On television, in addition to numerous guest appearances, he had recurring roles on In the Heat of the Night (1989 - 1993), Ghost Whisperer (2007 - 2008), and Saints & Sinners (2016 - 2018). Omilami has played supporting film roles in Trading Places (1983), Glory (1989), The Firm (1993), Forrest Gump (1994), Gordy (1995), Remember the...

Known For

Forrest Gump

as Drill Sergeant

Cast Credits

Freedom's Path

as Ellis Freeman

Horror Noire

as Zeke (segment 'The Lake')

Full Count

as Mr Gravitt

A Brother's Honor

as Richard Granger

Poms

as David

The Best of Enemies

as Franklin Mose

Down for Whatever

as Lieutenant Baker

Hidden Figures

as Man Outside Store

The Founder

as Mr. Merriman (uncredited)

Smoke & Mirrors

as Cruschev

The Good Lie

as Dr. Monyang

G.I. Joe: Retaliation

as Chairman Joint Chief of Staff

Bloodworth

as Sheriff Bellweather

Blood Done Sign My Name

as Golden Frinks

The Blind Side

as CPS Caseworker

Hounddog

as Charles

The Reaping

as Haman

The List

as A.L. Jenkins

Idlewild

as Walter

Heavens Fall

as Leonard George

Glory Road

as Mr. Flournoy

Ray

as Angry Husband

The Alamo

as Sam

Cold Mountain

as Joshua

Runaway Jury

as SUV Driver