The Cast of Malcolm X: Where Are They Now

The cast who cinematically resurrected the '60s leader.

Angela Bassett, Malcolm X - As if being married to a revolutionary wasn't hard enough, Betty Shabazz (Bassett) had to deal with raising six children as a single mother after her husband was assassinated. Malcolm X is as much Betty's story as it is Malcolm's, thanks to the fact that the real-life Mrs. X was an advisor on the project. (Photo: Courtesy 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks)
Albert Hall - The role of Bains, the fictional character who converts Malcolm to Islam while in prison, was played by Albert Hall. After Malcolm X, the veteran actor became best know for playing Judge Seymore Walsh on the hit series Ally McBeal. He's also starred in the series 24, The Young and the Restless and Men of a Certain Age. (Photo: 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks)
Al Freeman Jr. - Acting great Al Freeman Jr. played Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad. Aside from his plethora of work in the '60s, including his breakout role in the 1967 film Dutchman, Freeman's Elijah would be the actor's most noted part until his death this year.  (Photo: Courtesy of Howard University)
Delroy Lindo  - Delroy Lindo found his breakout role playing Malcolm's crime boss, West Indian Archie. Afterward, Lindo continued to find some of his juiciest parts in Spike Lee productions like Clockers (1994) and Crooklyn (1995). He's also taken his note-worthy skills to TV, starring in the TV movie Lackawanna Blues and the series The Chicago Code. (Photo: 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks)Roger Guenveur Smith - Malcolm's burglary partner, Rudy, was played by Roger Guenveur Smith. The acting vet went on to star in the series Oz and All My Children. In 2001, his critically-acclaimed one man stage production The Huey P. Newton Story was turned into a film and directed by Spike Lee. He recently completed filming the Western They Die at Dawn, starring Idris Elba and Rosario Dawson. (Photo: Sebastian Artz/Getty Images)

Next Gallery

Women's History Month: The Most Iconic Fashion Moments by Black Women

13 Photos

4 / 14

Albert Hall - The role of Bains, the fictional character who converts Malcolm to Islam while in prison, was played by Albert Hall. After Malcolm X, the veteran actor became best know for playing Judge Seymore Walsh on the hit series Ally McBeal. He's also starred in the series 24, The Young and the Restless and Men of a Certain Age. (Photo: 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks)

ADVERTISEMENT