Actor

Florence Kasumba: Movies & Box Office

films: 18
on screen: 2006–2024
box office: $2.52B
average score: 55

Born: October 26, 1976 (age 49)
Birthplace: Kampala, Uganda
Citizenship: German
Occupations: Actress
Years active: 2001-present

Biggest hits

The Best Florence Kasumba Movies

The films of Florence Kasumba that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: The Lion King (2019) leads with $1.66B. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.

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Career at a glance

Florence Kasumba's Career in Numbers

Florence Kasumba's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Florence Kasumba works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Stoning (2006) to Dornröschen und der Fluch der siebten Fee (2024), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Florence Kasumba Movies by Decade

2000s 2
2010s 11
2020s 4

The 2010s were Florence Kasumba's busiest decade, with 11 films.

Florence Kasumba Movies by Genre

Drama 6
Comedy 3
Action 2
Crime 2
Tv movie 1
Romance 1
Adventure 1
Sci-Fi 1

Drama is the genre Florence Kasumba has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of comedy (3).

Florence Kasumba Career Milestones

First film: The Stoning 2006
Biggest box office hit: The Lion King $1.66B worldwide
Best-rated film: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Movie Echo Score 69
Newest film: Dornröschen und der Fluch der siebten Fee 2024

18 credits

Florence Kasumba Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Florence Kasumba is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 55. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Florence Kasumba Movies as an Actor

Florence Kasumba in Documentaries & Specials

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Biography

Who Is Florence Kasumba?

Florence Kasumba was born in Kampala, Uganda in 1976 and is 49 years old. Credited on films since 2006, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Florence Kasumba is a globally acclaimed Ugandan-born German actress renowned for her diverse acting skills in multiple languages. Born on 26 October 1976 in Kampala, Uganda, she moved to Essen, Germany during her childhood where she received her elementary and high school education. A trained performing artist, Kasumba obtained her degree in acting, singing, and dancing from Fontys University of Applied Sciences in Tilburg, the Netherlands. She is polyglot with fluency in German, English, and Dutch and is presently based in Berlin, Germany. Her debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Ayo in Captain America: Civil War (2016), left a lasting impression despite her brief scene, earning her widespread praise. Her reprisal of the character, in the cult movie Black Panther, brought her international recognition. Not confining to one genre, Kasumba showcased her versatile talent across multiple platforms from the NBC television series Emerald City where she portrayed the Wicked Witch of the East, to providing her voice for the animated remake, The Lion King (2019). In addition to her extensive film and TV credentials, she also boasts an impressive theater background with significant roles in numerous musicals like Chicago, The Lion King, Cats, West Side Story, Evita, and Beauty and the Beast, establishing her as a multi-faceted artist. Nominated for the coveted Black Entertainment Film Fashion Television & Arts Award for International Rising Star in 2016, Florence continues to charm her fans across the continents.

FAQ

Florence Kasumba: Questions & Answers

How many movies Florence Kasumba has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Florence Kasumba been in?

Florence Kasumba is credited on 18 films, from 2006 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Florence Kasumba's highest-grossing movie?

The Lion King (2019) is Florence Kasumba's biggest box office hit, with $1.66B worldwide, ahead of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) ($859M). Across every film with box office figures, Florence Kasumba's movies have made $2.52B.

Florence Kasumba's biggest hits

What is the best Florence Kasumba movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Florence Kasumba's best-rated film is Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) with a score of 69, followed by Mute (2018) (50).

Best Florence Kasumba movies, ranked

How old is Florence Kasumba?

Florence Kasumba is 49 years old, born on October 26, 1976 in Kampala, Uganda.

What is Florence Kasumba's newest movie?

The most recent film on Florence Kasumba's filmography is Dornröschen und der Fluch der siebten Fee (2024), in the role of Solonia.

The Best Florence Kasumba Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 18 credits.

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