Biography
Alton White's journey from his boyhood home in a Cincinnati housing project to the grandeur of Broadway's Minskoff Theatre is remarkable, but one that many will find touchingly recognizable and relatable. Struggling with feelings of inferiority, he doggedly tried out for role after role and happily accepted whatever was offered to him however modest, approaching each with passion and dedication. His gifts were ultimately recognized and rewarded with major roles. White is the only black actor who has played in a lead role in five hit shows on Broadway; John in Miss Saigon; Ken in Smokey Joe's Cafe (he originated the role in London's West End); Coalhouse Walker Jr. in Ragtime: The Musical; Mister in The Color Purple; and King Mufasa in The Lion King.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Character: Hotel Porter
MOVIE • 2023
Ragtime: The Symphonic Concert
Character: Coalhouse Walker, Jr.
MOVIE • 2023
Dexter: New Blood
Character: Morris Cooper
TV • 2021
FBI: International
Character: FBI Deputy Director Julian Adell
TV • 2021
Lynn Ahrens: A Lyric Life
Character:
MOVIE • 2020
The Goldfinch
Character: Social Worker
MOVIE • 2019
The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot
Character: George
MOVIE • 2019
Rent
Character: Ensemble
MOVIE • 2019
Asher
Character: Berenger
MOVIE • 2018
FBI
Character: ASAC Joe Franklin
TV • 2018
Manifest
Character: Dr. Bier
TV • 2018
MINDHUNTER
Character: Tim
TV • 2017
The Good Fight
Character: Funeral Director
TV • 2017
Disney's Broadway Hits at London's Royal Albert Hall
Character: Himself
MOVIE • 2016
Bull
Character: Judge Tahani
TV • 2016
Code Black
Character: Lawrence
TV • 2015
Elementary
Character: Parole Officer
TV • 2012
The Invention of Lying
Character: Angelo Badsmith
MOVIE • 2009
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Character: Nick Monroe
TV • 1999
Law & Order
Character: Bailiff
TV • 1990