United Kingdom, March 26 -- Sir Lenny Henry believes the Oscars success of Sinners and Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan can be an inspiration to "Black and brown and gay talent" in Britain.

The 67-year-old actor was thrilled to see director Coogler's 1930s-set vampire film be nominated for 16 Academy Awards this year and ultimately take home three Oscars, including Best Actor for Jordan - who played gangsters the Smokestack Twins Elijah and Elias - Best Original Score and Best Original Screenplay for Coogler.

Lenny says Coogler's ascent to the top of Hollywood took over a decade and shows how long the journey to success and recognition can be.

The Othello actor believes British filmmakers and creatives from minority backgrounds can l...