Lucius Blake

Lucius Blake, born Elusha Ebenezer Blake, was a Jamaica-born actor who appeared in more than 30 British films. The Guardian describes him as "possibly the most prolific black actor in early British cinema."

Life Blake was born in Jamaica and initially worked with his family planting coffee. He appeared in more than 30 British films, including a key part alongside Conrad Veidt in King of the Damned (1935).

Selected filmography

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)1928 Sweeney Todd Sambo Credited as J. Blake 1929 The American Prisoner Cuffee/Sam/Snowball First credited 1935King of the Damned Sam/convict 7011 Uncredited McGlusky the Sea RoverSunshine The Mystery of the Mary Celeste Uncredited 1944 DreamingAfrican Prince 1947 The End of the River Stevedore (dockworker) Uncredited 1951 Cry, the Beloved Country Extra in public gallery Uncredited Old Mother Riley's Jungle Treasure Witch doctor Final film, uncredited