This statistic presents the distribution of roles for broadcast scripted shows in the United States from the 2015-16 to the 2016-17 seasons, sorted by ethnicity. According to the source, 20.6 percent of broadcast scripted show roles were occupied by black actors in the 2016-17 season. This marks an increase from 17 percent in the previous season, however the figures for Asian and mixed race actors decreased slightly over the same period.
Distribution of roles for broadcast scripted shows in the United States from 2015-16 to 2016-17 seasons, by ethnicity
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University of California (Social Sciences). (February 21, 2019). Distribution of roles for broadcast scripted shows in the United States from 2015-16 to 2016-17 seasons, by ethnicity [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 30, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/692483/broadcast-scripted-shows-by-ethnicity/
University of California (Social Sciences). "Distribution of roles for broadcast scripted shows in the United States from 2015-16 to 2016-17 seasons, by ethnicity." Chart. February 21, 2019. Statista. Accessed December 30, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/692483/broadcast-scripted-shows-by-ethnicity/
University of California (Social Sciences). (2019). Distribution of roles for broadcast scripted shows in the United States from 2015-16 to 2016-17 seasons, by ethnicity. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 30, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/692483/broadcast-scripted-shows-by-ethnicity/
University of California (Social Sciences). "Distribution of Roles for Broadcast Scripted Shows in The United States from 2015-16 to 2016-17 Seasons, by Ethnicity." Statista, Statista Inc., 21 Feb 2019, https://www.statista.com/statistics/692483/broadcast-scripted-shows-by-ethnicity/
University of California (Social Sciences), Distribution of roles for broadcast scripted shows in the United States from 2015-16 to 2016-17 seasons, by ethnicity Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/692483/broadcast-scripted-shows-by-ethnicity/ (last visited December 30, 2024)
Distribution of roles for broadcast scripted shows in the United States from 2015-16 to 2016-17 seasons, by ethnicity [Graph], University of California (Social Sciences), February 21, 2019. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/692483/broadcast-scripted-shows-by-ethnicity/
