2012
Boseman was born Nov. 29, 1976, in South Carolina.
The actor was snapped smiling on set while filming the movie in New York City.
the legendary Brooklyn Dodgers manager who made history by signing Jackie Robinson to the team.
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Black Panther, for his first appearance inCaptain America: Civil War.
The news was revealed at a Marvel Studios fan event alongside MCU starsRobert Downey Jr. andChris Evans.
2018
Black Panther, directed byRyan Coogler,made history in many ways.
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Here, Boseman was photographed while attending the European premiere ofBlack Pantherin London during its whirlwind release.
Boseman attended and presented at the 90th Academy Awards in 2018, just a month afterBlack Panther’s release.
The film would go on to be nominated the following year for Best Picture.
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salute to the crowd.
Leading up toInfinity War, Boseman hostedSaturday Night Livefor the first time during season 43.
During that sameSNLepisode, Boseman participated in the installment’s"Black Jeopardy!"
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sketchalongsideLeslie Jones, Chris Redd, and Thompson.
The leader of the MCU posed with its newest hero at theInfinity Warpremiere.
“Not just because of me, but my whole cast, that generation stands on your shoulders.”
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We know what it’s like to be the tail, but not the head.
We know what it’s like to be beneath, but not above.
And that is what we went to work with every day.
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Here, he’s pictured alongside his costarsSienna MillerandTaylor Kitsch.
News of his marriage to the singer was revealed by his family following his death.
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