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BET Awards 2024: 7 Unforgettable Roles From 'Best Actor' Nominee LaKeith Stanfield


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Stanfield’s intense portrayal of William O’Neal, the FBI informant who infiltrated the Black Panther Party, earned him an Academy Award nomination. His calm demeanor and sharp wit add an edge to the ensemble cast, allowing him to shine in a genre that blends action with character-driven storytelling. Though his screen time is limited, Stanfield’s portrayal of civil rights activist Jimmie Lee Jackson in Ava DuVerna y’s Selma is poignant and impactful.

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