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Actor Diversity in Film Industry

Film Industry Representation (U.S. Films)

White actors: 60–65%

Black actors: 13–15%

Asian actors: 7–9%

Latino actors: 6–7%

Other / mixed: 4–6%

Approximate averages based on recent U.S. studio and top-grossing films.

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“A study compiled by data gurus BFAMFAPhD reaffirms what many, many, many critics have postulated – American artists are facing a diversity problem. As The Washington Post reported, BFAMFAPhD’s research reveals that most artists making a living from their work are white. And by most, we mean 77.6%.”

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Estimated Representation of Asian Artists in Art History Books

Pre-20th Century (Before 1900s)

  • Western art history books: Less than 2%
  • Global art history books: 10–15% (including Chinese, Japanese, Indian, and Persian art)

20th Century (1900–1999)

  • Western-focused books: 3–5%
  • More globally aware books: 15–20%
  • Asian artists became more recognized in the contemporary period, especially post-1950s.

21st Century (2000–Present)

  • Traditional Western art books: 5–10%
  • Contemporary/global art books: 20–30%
  • With globalization, more Asian artists are included, particularly from China, Japan, Korea, and India.

Overall Estimate (From Past to Present)

  • Western-centric books: ~3–5% Asian artists across all periods.
  • Global/inclusive books: ~15–20%, rising in recent years.

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