Chadwick Boseman
Chadwick Boseman, born in 1976, and passed away in 2020, was an American actor and playwright. Boseman gained international fame for portraying iconic African American figures such as Jackie Robinson in "42" (2013), James Brown in "Get on Up" (2014), and Thurgood Marshall in "Marshall" (2017). However, he is best known for his role as T'Challa/Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, starting with "Captain America: Civil War" (2016) and leading into the groundbreaking "Black Panther" (2018), which became a cultural phenomenon and a significant moment in film history for its representation of Black heroes. Boseman's performances were marked by his depth, charisma, and dedication. His untimely death from colon cancer left a legacy of excellence and inspiration.