Black Actors Who Are Secretly Opera Singers

Forest Whitaker first went to the University of Southern California to study opera, initially on a football scholarship. He switched his focus to develop his talent as a classical tenor singer. This vocal training later proved beneficial for his demanding roles in films like ‘The Last King of Scotland’ and ‘Arrival’, helping him build stage presence and endurance. Despite his success as an Academy Award-winning actor, he still loves and appreciates opera.








