More than half of all actors from ethnic minorities have directly experienced racism in the workplace, a major new study has revealed.
The UK survey of more than 1,300 actors found that 64% had experienced racist stereotyping during an audition, while 55% suffered racist behaviour at work.
Meanwhile, 71% said hair and make-up departments had been unable to cater to their heritage, hair or skin tone.
Sir Lenny Henry called the findings a “stain against the entire industry”.
Source: Sir Lenny Henry: Survey shows racism is a stain on entertainment industry – BBC News