”Chadwick Aaron Boseman” (November 29, 1976 – August 28, 2020) was an American actor best known for playing the superhero Black PantherBlack Panther is a superhero from Marvel Comics who was crea... More in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Early Life and Career
Boseman was born in Anderson, South Carolina. He studied directing at Howard University and acted in early 2000s television shows. His first major film role was playing baseball icon Jackie Robinson in 2013’s 42.
| Biography | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Chadwick Aaron Boseman |
| Born | November 29, 1976 in Anderson, South Carolina, United States |
| Died | August 28, 2020 in Los Angeles, California |
| Cause of Death | Colon cancer |
| Education | Howard University (BFA in directing) |
| Spouse | Taylor Simone Ledward (m. 2019) |
| Notable Roles | Jackie Robinson in 42 (2013), James Brown in Get on Up (2014), Thurgood Marshall in Marshall (2017) |
| Marvel Roles | Black PantherBlack Panther is a superhero from Marvel Comics who was crea... More / T’Challa in Captain AmericaCaptain America is a fictional superhero created by Marvel C... More: Civil War (2016), Black PantherBlack Panther is a superhero from Marvel Comics who was crea... More (2018), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019) |
| Awards and Honors | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture for Black PantherBlack Panther is a superhero from Marvel Comics who was crea... More (2019) |
Portrayal of Black Panther
In 2016, Boseman made his first appearance as Prince T’Challa / Black PantherBlack Panther is a superhero from Marvel Comics who was crea... More in Captain AmericaCaptain America is a fictional superhero created by Marvel C... More: Civil War. His performance as the noble Wakandan king eager to avenge his father’s death received widespread praise.
He starred in 2018’s Black PantherBlack Panther is a superhero from Marvel Comics who was crea... More, which explored T’Challa’s origin story and the futuristic nation of Wakanda. Directed by Ryan Coogler, Black PantherBlack Panther is a superhero from Marvel Comics who was crea... More became a cultural phenomenon acclaimed for its predominantly black cast and celebration of African culture.
Boseman played Black PantherBlack Panther is a superhero from Marvel Comics who was crea... More again in Avengers: Infinity War (2018) and Avengers: Endgame (2019) as part of the ensemble cast. His charismatic portrayal of T’Challa / Black PantherBlack Panther is a superhero from Marvel Comics who was crea... More established the character as an icon and groundbreaking superhero.
Marvel Film Appearances
| # | Film | Release Date | Box Office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Captain AmericaCaptain America is a fictional superhero created by Marvel C... More: Civil War | May 6, 2016 | $1.153 billion | Debut as Black PantherBlack Panther is a superhero from Marvel Comics who was crea... More |
| 2. | Black PantherBlack Panther is a superhero from Marvel Comics who was crea... More | Feb 16, 2018 | $1.347 billion | Solo film, highest grossing, record-breaking movie |
| 3. | Avengers: Infinity War | April 27, 2018 | $2.048 billion | Glitch death of Black PantherBlack Panther is a superhero from Marvel Comics who was crea... More |
| 4. | Avengers: Endgame | April 26, 2019 | $2.798 billion | The real death of Black PantherBlack Panther is a superhero from Marvel Comics who was crea... More |
| 5. | Black Panther: Wakanda Forever | November 11, 2022 | $859.2 million | The real death of Black PantherBlack Panther is a superhero from Marvel Comics who was crea... More and Chadwick Boseman |
Legacy
Boseman tragically passed away from colon cancer in 2020 at age 43. His death sparked tributes from fans and colleagues alike. Boseman’s impact on the MCU and wider culture through his inspirational portrayal of Black PantherBlack Panther is a superhero from Marvel Comics who was crea... More leaves an unmatched legacy.
