Haitian movie stars died in 1990
Here are 1 famous actors from Haiti died in 1990:
LeRoi Antoine
LeRoi Antoine (January 1, 1903 Port-Margot-December 21, 1990 Los Angeles) was a Haitian actor.
He began his acting career in Haiti, and later moved to New York City where he acted in several plays on Broadway. He is also known for his roles in Hollywood films such as "Island in the Sun" and "The Comedians". In addition to his acting career, LeRoi Antoine was a writer and a poet. He wrote several plays and books which were published in Haiti and the United States. He was a prominent figure in the Haitian community and used his platform to advocate for Haitian culture and independence.
LeRoi Antoine was born in extreme poverty and had to drop out of school at a young age to help his parents with their farm work. At the age of 18, he moved to Port-au-Prince where he started working odd jobs to make ends meet. It was his interest in theater that led him to join the Jean-Jacques Theater, one of the most prestigious Haitian theaters at the time where he rapidly rose to prominence due to his acting skills.
In 1946, LeRoi Antoine moved to the United States to pursue his acting career. His talent soon caught the attention of Broadway producers and he began to take on a wide range of roles. Apart from acting, Antoine was also an ardent activist and promoted Haitian culture and political causes in the United States.
LeRoi Antoine's legacy still endures in Haiti and in the United States. The Jean-Jacques Theater, which he co-founded, is still active today and continues to promote Haitian cultural values. In recognition of his contributions to Haitian culture, the Haitian government named him a "National Cultural Hero" in 1975.