Black-ish

About the Show

ABC's Emmy® and Golden Globe®-nominated comedy series "black-ish" takes a fun yet bold look at one man's determination to establish a sense of cultural identity for his family. The series stars Anthony Anderson as Andre "Dre" Johnson, Tracee Ellis Ross as Rainbow Johnson, Yara Shahidi as Zoey Johnson, Marcus Scribner as Andre Johnson Jr., Miles Brown as Jack Johnson, Marsai Martin as Diane Johnson, Laurence Fishburne as Pops, Jenifer Lewis as Ruby, Peter Mackenzie as Mr. Stevens, Deon Cole as Charlie Telphy and Jeff Meacham as Josh.

The show has received 15 Emmy nominations to date, including Outstanding Comedy, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy (Anthony Anderson), Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy (Tracee Ellis Ross) and Outstanding Contemporary Costume (Michelle R. Cole and Devon Patterson). ABC's "black-ish" received a prestigious Peabody Award in 2016 and the American Film Institute selected the show as one of their Television Honorees for 2015. Tracee Ellis Ross won a Golden Globe Award in 2017 for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series, Comedy. The show swept the 2019 NAACP Image Awards' television comedy categories and won Outstanding Comedy Series for the fifth year in a row, Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series for Anthony Anderson, Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series for Tracee Ellis Ross and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for Marsai Martin.

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I really want to be on black ish tv show on abc

Posted by Nakye (2022-10-09) 10923

Hi I am Masego Peu I leave in South Africa and I am 14 years old. I have been a fan of black ish for years now. Ever since I first saw it I have been so inlove with all the characters on the show. Some are now my own role model. I know messaging you guys is crazy because I am in SA but it's not only my dream to act to go to other palaces too. I hope you reach out to me soon

Posted by Masego (2022-03-29) 10783

Hi my name is sibongikosi and I am from south Africa and I want to audition please let know how to audition thanks for you

Posted by sibongikosi (2021-10-28) 10694

Greetings. My name is Zephorah Bey. I am 19 years old and currently living in South Africa.
Growing up, i have always wanted to be an actress. It defines who i am
I am that one person whom can get you giggling your shoes out
I would really love to be part of the serie.A role on blackish will be just a dream come true to me.

I am passionate about this and i pray and hope that one day i too get selected and join the crew on blackish.
Its not just a movie but an educational series which teaches young teenagers about life, parenting and ones true identity.

Thank you.

Posted by Zephorah (2021-03-16) 10478

Hello I’m deasia and I’m 13 I act just like Diane I got dimples glasses and I don’t have a twin but we do fright but we love each other I mean but I really want to be on blackish I love the movie it makes me laugh and you guys act just like my family I’m black to but it does not matter and I love roasting lol I hope I be in it soon bye

Posted by De’Asia (2021-03-10) 10469

Hey I’m Nateisha, I’m 15, I have a twin, and I’d really like a role on blackish.. the show reminds me of my family.. loud.. argumentative.. and I’m a twin myself.

Posted by Nateisha (2021-02-07) 10408

hi my name is benjamin oates i always dreamed to be tv show black ish

Posted by benjamin oates (2020-11-27) 10313

Walk on rolls anything to assist the cast further its goal.

Posted by Evinson Bois (2020-08-28) 10245

My name is Louis, am 15 years old
Am a local actor and am from Nigeria
I mostly act action movies and comedy TV shows

Posted by Louis (2020-07-08) 10232

Please Can you pick me I really good
at actor and I need to help my family I am 13 years old

Posted by Chrial (2020-07-04) 10230

Hello my name is Konke I am a 14 year old actress from South Africa
I would appreciate the opportunity to act on black-ish
I am willing to send my headshots and any other information needed to a provided email address
I am looking for a permanent acting job since I am in South Africa
I am really hoping the industry would open up and let it in people from different countries and I really hope I am one of those people
I hope to hear from you soon

Posted by Konke (2020-06-29) 10229

Hey black-ish cast i'm Lilya Houry i'm 13 yrs old girl from Lebanon, i always dreamed of being an actress but not in Lebanon 'cause they don't really support dreams in here. I wanna audition to Disney channel but i can't sing i can dance so i have less chance then others. So i really wish i can audition to the real black-ish sitcom. I don't wanna sound pathetic but i'm seriously almost givin' up. I keep tellin' my self "it's just a silly dream that will never come true". Hope other wise. Thanks for reading this everyone.

Posted by Lilya (2020-06-28) 10227

My name is Ahmad Ramalan,
I'm 13 years old, I've been watching blackish for as long as I remember and I really wish to start acting in it, please I will really appreciate it if you choose me, it's been my dream, please. Im from Nigeria in Africa.

Posted by Ahmad Ramalan (2020-06-24) 10225

i really want to be an actress i am very good at acting.

Posted by serena (2020-06-22) 10222

Hi i am noluthando i am 14 years old and I'm from south africa. I've always dreamed about being an actress but as soon as i saw black ish it made me want to do whatever it takes to make my dream possible and i love the cast especially masai Martin, i look up to her like she's my icon.Getting a role on black ish one day with totally rock my world and open doors to many opportunities since i want to start an acting career and get my name out there one day. Hope this changes my life

Posted by Noluthando (2020-04-26) 10206

Hey I love your movie so much so l want to act on it I am donovan from zimbabwe

Posted by Donovan (2019-09-15) 10121

Hi my name is daniella i am 13 years old i am black every time i watch blackish i wish i was in it please can you give me a role in blackish if you do this for me it will change my life .please pick me i beg you

Posted by Daniella (2019-07-07) 10095

hey Tracee and Anthony so im a 13 yr old girl from africa and ive always wanted to act on blackish ever since season 1 episode 1 i hope you reply

Posted by mufaro (2019-06-08) 10059

Hi guys
My name is oritsematosan tetsola erhuvwue destiny am a 17 yrs girl Africa who has been dying to act in blackish since she watched d first episode
Thank u

Posted by Oritsematosan (2019-05-04) 10036

Hy guys!
Am Dalubuhle Kumalo 16 year old boy from Africa who wishes to be an actor in Black-ish TV series and acting was my future career since I was born.

Posted by Dalubuhle Kumalo (2018-11-20) 9970

Dear Blackish crew,
I wanna say great job on the movies. They were So cool. I would like you to grant me a favor please. I am a good playwright and actor and would please like to write and act the next Blackish season Under Mr. Barris name. I know you are kind enough to do this. I am one of your greatest fans. You can contact me. Please I am just waiting for the go ahead the writing materials are all ready set. Surely Gods goodness and mercy shall follow you all the days of your life in Jesus name. May God bless you.

Posted by Ledan (2018-08-22) 9960

I love the show and am working to be an extra! The writing, acting and comedic timing is ON POINT! Oh and thank you for the history lessons and the Juneteenth video. I loved the black and white music video at the end of Seasons 2 Episode 11! Fabulous!!!!

Posted by Haninah Abdullah (2018-06-04) 9951

Hi Tracee... How are you? I was wondering do you have ever auditions often for your show...and if so what do I look under.

Posted by Tamisha (2018-03-21) 9945

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