Chadwick Boseman: His 5 greatest roles, from 'Black Panther' to 'Da 5 Bloods'

We didn't have Chadwick Boseman in our lives for as long as we'd want, but man, did he make the most of his time onscreen with skill, passion and gravitas.Boseman, who died Friday at age 43 after a long battle with colon cancer, initially popped up in movies between stints on various TV shows, starting with 2008's football flick "The Express." But in the 2010s, he ruled – quite literally a whole country in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Black Panther, the superhero role that he will be synonymous with forever more.The South Carolina native also proved adept at capturing the fire and personality of Black historical icons, as well as making the most of his smaller roles in ensemble-driven pictures.Chadwick Boseman:'Black Panther' star dies of cancer at 43Best quotes:Chadwick Boseman's thoughts on 'Black Panther,' James Brown and moreHere are Boseman's five essential roles that, even though he's gone far too soon, will be enjoyed by film fans now and in future generations.Boseman's stellar and emotional performance as baseball icon Jackie Robinson was really what made the world stand up and notice his immense talent.