Aml Ameen Interview – Black Hollywood Live’s Next

In this episode, Black Hollywood Live hosts Jessica King and Nick Perdue interview special guest Aml Ameen. British actor Aml Ameen initially became know to a Stateside audience via his starring role opposite Oscar-winner Kathy Bates in David E. Kelley's HARRY'S LAW, followed by the war drama RED TAILS alongside the likes of Bryan Cranston and Terrence Howard. He next shares billing with Howard in Lee Daniels' follow-up to PRECIOUS, as a young Forest Whitaker in Weinstein Co's anticipated THE BUTLER (August '13) which also features Oprah Winfrey and Jane Fonda among others. Thereafter, Ameen can be seen in the thriller EVIDENCE, and joins the cast of yet another studio film, THE MAZE RUNNER (February '14).In his native England, Ameen first gained recognition for his depiction of "Trife" in the cult classic independent feature KIDULTHOOD. His acclaimed performance garnered him a nomination for "Best Newcomer" at the 2006 Screen nation Awards, as well as a spot in The London Times' list