Black-ish is led by Anthony Anderson as Andre ‘Dre’ Johnson, Tracee Ellis Ross as Rainbow ‘Bow’ Johnson, and Laurence Fishburne as Earl ‘Pops’ Johnson.
Main cast
- Andre ‘Dre’ JohnsonAnthony Anderson1–8Main
- Rainbow ‘Bow’ JohnsonTracee Ellis Ross1–8Main
- Andre ‘Junior’ Johnson Jr.Marcus Scribner1–8Main
- Jack JohnsonMiles Brown1–8Main
- Diane JohnsonMarsai Martin1–8Main
- Earl ‘Pops’ JohnsonLaurence Fishburne2–8; recurring season 1Main
- Ruby JohnsonJenifer Lewis2–8; recurring season 1Main
- Leslie StevensPeter Mackenzie1–8Main
- Charlie TelphyDeon Cole1–8Main
Supporting cast
- Josh OppenholJeff Meacham1–8Supp
- Dr. JanineNicole Sullivan1Supp
- Alicia JohnsonAnna Deavere Smith2–3Supp
Guest & voice
- N/ARainbow’s mother, deceased (appears in photos, brief flashback)N/AGuest
- JohannDaveed Diggs2Guest
- Zoey Johnson (moved to spin-off ‘Grown-ish’)Yara Shahidi1–8 (recurring; departed season 8)Supp
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About this cast
Black-ish is a US sitcom that aired on ABC from 2014 to 2022, focusing on an upper-middle-class Black family navigating cultural identity and modern life. The main cast includes Anthony Anderson as patriarch Dre Johnson, Tracee Ellis Ross as his wife Bow, and Laurence Fishburne as Dre’s father Earl ‘Pops’ Johnson.
FAQs
Who plays Dre in Black-ish?
Anthony Anderson plays the lead role of Andre ‘Dre’ Johnson.
How many seasons of Black-ish are there?
Black-ish ran for 8 seasons from 2014 to 2022.
Is Black-ish a UK production?
No, Black-ish is an American TV series produced in the US by ABC Studios, but it has been broadcast in the UK on channels such as Sky Comedy and Netflix.
Who plays Pops on Black-ish?
Laurence Fishburne plays Earl ‘Pops’ Johnson, Dre’s father.
Who created Black-ish?
Black-ish was created by Kenya Barris.
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