Colman Jason Domingo, born on November 28, 1969, is an American actor, playwright, and director who has become one of the most respected and versatile performers of his generation. Prominent on both screen and stage since the 2010s, he has earned a Primetime Emmy Award, nominations for two Academy Awards and two Tony Awards, and was named among the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine in 2024. His career, marked by a profound commitment to telling stories of resilience and humanity, spans regional theater, Broadway, and major film and television productions.

Domingo began his artistic journey in regional theater, honing his craft before making his Broadway debut in the play Well in 2005. He followed this with a role in the musical Passing Strange in 2008 and later joined the cast of Chicago from 2010 to 2011. His breakthrough on stage came with his performance in the original Broadway and West End productions of The Scottsboro Boys, for which he earned nominations for both the Tony Award and the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Musical. He also expanded his creative reach as a writer, penning the book for the musical Summer: The Donna Summer Musical in 2018 and co-producing the acclaimed play Fat Ham in 2023.

On television, Domingo gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Victor Strand on the AMC series Fear the Walking Dead, a role he played from 2015 to 2023. He delivered a deeply moving performance as recovering drug addict Ali Muhammad on the HBO series Euphoria from 2019 to 2026, which earned him the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series. He later received a second Emmy nomination for his comedic turn in the Netflix series The Four Seasons in 2025.

In film, Domingo has achieved remarkable critical success with consecutive Academy Award nominations for Best Actor. He earned his first nomination for his portrayal of civil rights activist Bayard Rustin in the biopic Rustin in 2023, and his second for his role as a prison inmate in the drama Sing Sing in 2024. His extensive filmography also includes notable roles in Lincoln (2012), The Butler (2013), Selma (2014), If Beale Street Could Talk (2018), Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (2020), Zola (2021), The Color Purple (2023), and the upcoming Michael (2026). Through his powerful performances and dedication to his craft, Colman Domingo continues to be a transformative force in entertainment, celebrated for his ability to bring complex, authentic characters to life across all mediums.