Angela Burnett
Acting
Biography
Angela Burnett is an American actress known for her roles in films directed by Charles Burnett. She appeared in Killer of Sheep (1978) as Stan's daughter and in My Brother's Wedding (1983) as Angela. Her performances in these films have been recognized for their authenticity and depth, contributing to the acclaim of these independent films.
Known For
An African-American man working at a slaughterhouse in the Watts area of Los Angeles leads a dissatisfied and listless existence.
Killer of Sheep
A young African-American man, living in Los Angeles without direction in his life, reluctantly agrees to be the best man for his brother, an upwardly mobile lawyer.
My Brother's Wedding
Charlie Banks, chronically unemployed, struggles to find dignity and a meaning for life in the impoverished Los Angeles neighborhood of Watts.
Bless Their Little Hearts
A single mother ekes out a living from welfare check to welfare check, struggling to provide for her daughter.