25 Times White Actors Played People Of Color And No One Really Gave A S**t

From: Huffington Post

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Laurence Olivier 

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Othello

Film

"Othello" (1965) is one of many film adaptations of Shakespeare's tragedy of the same name.

Character's Background

Othello is a general in the Venetian army. He is also a Christian Moor, which means he is generally depicted with a dark-complexion. 

Actor's Background

 British actor Laurence Olivier has no African or Arab roots, which is why he wore full-on black face to portray the jealous Moor. That's right, he painted his skin several shades darker to play Othello.