Today in 1989, Daniel Kaluuya was born.
Synopsis
Judas and the Black Messiah is a biographical drama of William O'Neal (played by Lakeith Stanfield), who infiltrates the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party to gather intelligence on Chairman Fred Hampton (played by Daniel Kaluuya). As O'Neal becomes more immersed in the movement, he grapples with his loyalty to the FBI and the growing respect he has for Hampton's vision and leadership.
Why Today?
On February 24, 1989, Daniel Kaluuya was born. Today, we honor him as one of the most talented actors working in Hollywood.
While he was critically lauded and award-nominated for his breakout performance in the recently-featured Get Out, Judas and the Black Messiah was his most successful awards performance, winning him Best Supporting Actor at the Oscars, Golden Globes, and BAFTAs.