Delroy Lindo
Delroy Lindo | |
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 Lindo in 2008 | |
| Born | Delroy George Lindo 18 November 1952 Lewisham, London, England |
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1975–present |
| Spouse |
Nashormeh Lindo (m. 1990) |
| Children | 1 |
Delroy George Lindo (born 18 November 1952) is a British actor.[1] He is the recipient of such accolades as an NAACP Image Award, a Satellite Award, and nominations for a Drama Desk Award, a Helen Hayes Award, a Tony Award, two Critics' Choice Television Awards, and three Screen Actors Guild Awards.
He moved with his mother to San Francisco when he was 16, after they had left London and lived in Canada for a few years. Here he completed his education and entered acting. Lindo has played prominent roles in four Spike Lee films: West Indian Archie in Malcolm X (1992), Woody Carmichael in Crooklyn (1994), Rodney Little in Clockers (1995), and Paul in Da 5 Bloods (2020). He was praised for his performance in Da 5 Bloods as a Vietnam War veteran, winning the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actor and the National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actor.
Lindo also played Bo Catlett in Get Shorty (1995), Arthur Rose in The Cider House Rules (1999), and Detective Castlebeck in Gone in 60 Seconds (2000). Lindo starred as Alderman Ronin Gibbons in the TV series The Chicago Code (2011), as Winter on the series Believe (2014), and as Adrian Boseman in The Good Fight (2017–2021).
Early life
[edit]Delroy Lindo was born in 1952 in Lewisham,[2] the son of Jamaican parents. His mother had immigrated to the UK in 1951 to work as a nurse,[3] and his father worked in various jobs.[4] Lindo grew up in nearby Eltham and attended Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys. He became interested in acting as a child when he appeared in a nativity play at school.
When he was a teenager, Lindo moved with his mother to Toronto. When he was 16, they moved to San Francisco.[5] At the age of 24, Lindo began his studies in acting at the American Conservatory Theater, graduating in 1979.[6]
Career
[edit]Lindo made his film debut in 1976 with the Canadian John Candy comedy Find the Lady. He played an army sergeant in More American Graffiti (1979).[7]
For a decade from the early 1980s, Lindo's career was more focused on theatre acting than film, although he has said this was not a conscious decision.[7] In 1982 he debuted on Broadway in "Master Harold"...and the Boys, directed by the play's South African author Athol Fugard. By 1988, Lindo had earned a Tony nomination for his portrayal of Herald Loomis in August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone.[8][9]
Lindo returned to film in the science fiction film Salute of the Jugger (1990), which has become a cult classic. Although he had turned down Spike Lee for a role in Do the Right Thing, Lee cast him as Woody Carmichael in the drama Crooklyn (1994), which brought Lindo notice. His other roles with Lee include West Indian Archie, a psychotic gangster, in Malcolm X, and a starring role as a neighborhood drug dealer in Clockers.
Other films in which he has starring roles are Barry Sonnenfeld's Get Shorty (1995), Ron Howard's Ransom (1996), and Soul of the Game (1996), as the baseball player Satchel Paige.
In 1998 Lindo co-starred as African-American explorer Matthew Henson, in the TV film Glory & Honor, directed by Kevin Hooks. It portrayed Henson's nearly 20-year partnership with Commander Robert Peary in Arctic exploration, and their effort to find the Geographic North Pole in 1909. Lindo received a Satellite Award for best actor for his portrayal of Henson. Lindo has continued to work in television, and in 2006 was seen on the short-lived NBC drama Kidnapped.[10]
Lindo had a small role in the 1995 film Congo, playing the corrupt Captain Wanta.[11] Lindo was not credited for the role. He played an angel in the comedy film A Life Less Ordinary (1997).
He guest-starred on The Simpsons in the episode "Brawl in the Family", playing a character named Gabriel.
In the British film Wondrous Oblivion (2003), directed by Paul Morrison, Lindo starred as Dennis Samuels, the father of a Jamaican immigrant family in London in the 1950s. Lindo said he made the film in honor of his parents, who had similarly moved to London in those years.[5]
In 2007, Lindo began an association with Berkeley Repertory Theatre in Berkeley, California, when he directed Tanya Barfield's play The Blue Door. In the autumn of 2008, Lindo revisited August Wilson's play Joe Turner's Come and Gone, directing a production at the Berkeley Rep.[12] In 2010, he played the role of elderly seer Bynum in David Lan's production of Joe Turner at the Young Vic Theatre in London.[13]
Lindo was in the main cast of the Fox crime drama The Chicago Code (2011), the NBC fantasy series Believe, and the ABC soap Blood & Oil (2015). In 2017, Lindo began playing Adrian Boseman in the CBS legal drama The Good Fight, a role he would star in for the series' first four seasons and reprise as a guest star in its fifth season.[14][15] Lindo was cast as the lead in an ABC drama pilot Harlem's Kitchen in March 2020.[16]
In 2015, Lindo was expected to play Marcus Garvey in a biopic of the black nationalist historical figure that had been in pre-production for several years.[17][18][19] In recent years Lindo has appeared in the action film Point Break (2015), the drama Battlecreek (2017), the horror film Malicious (2018), and The Harder They Fall (2021) as Bass Reeves. Lindo appeared in Da 5 Bloods (2020) in another collaboration with Spike Lee. For his role in Da 5 Bloods, Lindo received critical acclaim and a number of accolades.[20][21]
Entertainment Weekly said of Hulu's comedy series Unprisoned (2023), "Delroy Lindo is so good it should be illegal."[22]
Upcoming
[edit]It was announced in July 2021 that Lindo would star as Mr Nancy in the British Amazon Prime miniseries adaptation of Neil Gaiman's Anansi Boys alongside Malachi Kirby.[23] In November, Lindo officially joined the cast of the upcoming Marvel Studios film Blade in an undisclosed role.[24]
As of 2020, Lindo was developing a screenplay for his directorial debut about the Windrush generation.[25]
Personal life
[edit]Lindo married his wife Nashormeh in 1990. They settled in Oakland, California, in 1996, having moved from New York City and preferring the San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles. Their son Damiri was born in 2001.[26][27]
Lindo is a football fan and supports Manchester United.[28]
Upon learning more about the Windrush generation, both through his mother's account and his own role as a Jamaican immigrant in Wondrous Oblivion, Lindo became inspired to study the subject and history further. In 2014, he completed a master's thesis from New York University's Gallatin School.[25]
He was awarded an honorary doctorate in Arts and Humanities from Virginia Union University.[29]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Find the Lady | Sam | |
| 1979 | More American Graffiti | Army Sergeant | |
| 1990 | The Blood of Heroes | Mbulu | |
| Mountains of the Moon | Mabruki | ||
| Bright Angel | Harley | ||
| 1991 | The Hard Way | Captain Brix | |
| 1992 | Malcolm X | West Indian Archie | |
| 1993 | Blood In Blood Out | "Bonafide" | |
| Mr. Jones | Howard | ||
| 1994 | L'exil du roi Behanzin | Behanzin | |
| Crooklyn | Woody Carmichael | ||
| 1995 | Clockers | Rodney Little | |
| Congo | Captain Wanta | Uncredited | |
| Get Shorty | Bo Catlett | ||
| 1996 | Ransom | FBI Special Agent Lonnie Hawkins | |
| Broken Arrow | Colonel Max Wilkins | ||
| Feeling Minnesota | "Red" | ||
| 1997 | A Life Less Ordinary | Jackson | |
| The Devil's Advocate | Phillipe Moyez | Uncredited | |
| 1999 | Pros & Cons | Kyle Pettibone | |
| The Cider House Rules | Arthur Rose | ||
| 2000 | The Book of Stars | Professor | |
| Gone in 60 Seconds | Detective Roland Castlebeck | ||
| Romeo Must Die | Isaak O'Day | ||
| 2001 | The One | Agent Harry Roedecker | |
| Heist | Bobby Blane | ||
| The Last Castle | Brigadier General Jim Wheeler | ||
| 2003 | The Core | Dr. Ed "Braz" Brazzleton | |
| Wondrous Oblivion | Dennis Samuel | ||
| 2005 | Domino | Claremont Williams | |
| Sahara | Carl | ||
| 2007 | This Christmas | Joe Black | |
| 2009 | Up | Beta (voice) | |
| 2011 | The Big Bang | Skeres | |
| 2014 | Cymbeline | Belarius | |
| 2015 | Do You Believe? | Malachi | |
| Point Break | FBI Instructor Hall | ||
| 2017 | Battlecreek | Arthur | |
| 2018 | Malicious | Dr. Clark | |
| 2020 | Da 5 Bloods | Paul | |
| 2021 | The Harder They Fall | Bass Reeves | |
| 2025 | Sinners | TBA | Post-production |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Beauty and the Beast | Isaac Stubbs | 2 episodes |
| 1989 | A Man Called Hawk | Mark Slater | Episode: "Vendetta" |
| Perfect Witness | Berger | Television film | |
| 1991 | Against the Law | Ben | Episode: "Hoops" |
| 1996 | Soul of the Game | Satchel Paige | Television film |
| 1997 | First Time Felon | Calhoun | Television film |
| 1998 | Glory & Honor | Mathew Henson | Television film |
| 1999 | Strange Justice | Clarence Thomas | Television film |
| 2002 | The Simpsons | Gabriel | Voice; episode: "Brawl in the Family" |
| 2003 | Profoundly Normal | Ricardo Thornton | Television film |
| 2005 | Lackawanna Blues | Mr. Lucious | Television film |
| The Exonerated | Delbert Tibbs | Television film | |
| 2006–2007 | Kidnapped | Latimer King | Main cast; 13 episodes |
| 2009 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Detective Victor Moran | Episode: "Baggage" |
| Mercy | Dr. Alfred Parks | Episode: "Can We Get That Drink Now?" | |
| 2011 | The Chicago Code | Alderman Ronin Gibbons | Main cast; 11 episodes |
| 2013 | Robot Chicken | Dopey Smurf, Scorpion Cashier (voices) | Episode: "Papercut to Aorta" |
| 2014 | Believe | Dr. Milton Winter | Main cast; 13 episodes |
| 2015 | Blood & Oil | "Tip" Harrison | Main cast; 10 episodes |
| 2016 | Marvel's Most Wanted | Dominic Fortune | Unaired pilot |
| 2017–2021 | The Good Fight | Adrian Boseman | Main cast; 40 episodes |
| 2017 | This Is Us | Judge Ernest Bradley | Episode: "The Most Disappointed Man" |
| 2023–2024 | Unprisoned | Edwin Alexander | Main cast; also executive producer |
| TBA | Anansi Boys | Mr Nancy | Upcoming |
Theatre
[edit]Video games
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Up | Beta (voice) |
Awards and nominations
[edit]Notes
[edit]- ^ The listed year refers to the date of the ceremony, not necessarily the year in which the corresponding season or episode aired.
References
[edit]- ^ Rose, Steve (3 June 2020). "Delroy Lindo: 'British racism is as violent and virulent as America's'". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
- ^ "Aaliyah 'Best Video' Acceptance Speech 2002 – MOBO". Mobo Awards, Channel 4, YouTube. 21 August 2014. Archived from the original on 17 November 2021.
- ^ Chideya, Farai (10 July 2014). "A Child of the Windrush". The World.
- ^ Zondra Hughes (August 2002), "Are these the 5 best actors in America? - under rated - Entertainment - Don Cheadle, Delroy Lindo, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Ving Rhames And Jeffrey Wright", Ebony.
- ^ a b Bunbury, Stephanie (30 May 2004). "It's not just cricket". The Age. Retrieved 27 September 2014.
- ^ "Delroy Lindo Biography", TV Guide.
- ^ a b Daniels, Robert (10 March 2021). "The Essentials: Delroy Lindo Breaks Down His Freshest And Defining Roles". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
- ^ Rich, Frank (28 March 1988). "Review/Theater; Panoramic History Of Blacks in America In Wilson's 'Joe Turner'". The New York Times.
- ^ "Delroy Lindo". Playbill. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
- ^ Bobbin, Jay (18 September 2006). "NBC's 'Kidnapped' Sought By Many". Chicago Tribune.
- ^ Nemiroff, Perri (2 March 2021). "'Stop Eating My Sesame Cake!': Delroy Lindo Revisits His Unforgettable Scene in 'Congo'". Collider. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
- ^ Otas, Belinda (23 June 2010). "The Root Interview: Delroy Lindo". The Root. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
- ^ Lewis, Jessica (16 April 2010). "Lindo Leads Young Vic Revival of JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE; Opens May 27". Broadway World. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
- ^ Morris, Tony (25 July 2017). "A salute to 'The Good Fight's boss, Delroy Lindo". SBS. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
- ^ Petski, Denise (5 April 2021). "'The Good Fight': Cush Jumbo & Delroy Lindo Return To Close Out Their Storylines In Season 5". Deadline. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
- ^ Porter, Rick (5 March 2020). "Delroy Lindo to Lead ABC Drama 'Harlem's Kitchen'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
- ^ Rao, Sameer (7 December 2015). "Delroy Lindo to Star as Marcus Garvey in Upcoming Biopic". Colorlines. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
- ^ "MARCUS GARVEY BIOPIC SET TO BE RELEASED IN 2017", The Source, 7 March 2016.
- ^ "Popular US actor Delroy Lindo to star as Marcus Garvey in a new biopic", The Jamaica Star, 4 December 2015.
- ^ Hart, Hugh (10 February 2021). "Delroy Lindo: Broken ex-soldier in 'Da 5 Bloods' is 'Shakespearean tragic character'". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ Davis, Clayton (17 September 2020). "Netflix to Oscar Campaign Delroy Lindo for Best Actor for 'Da 5 Bloods' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
- ^ Baldwin, Kristen. "Delroy Lindo is so good in 'UnPrisoned,' it should be illegal". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
- ^ White, Peter (28 July 2021). "Delroy Lindo To Star In Amazon's 'Anansi Boys'". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Kit, Borys (19 November 2021). "'Blade': Delroy Lindo Joins Mahershala Ali in Marvel Studios' Vampire Adventure (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ a b Secret, Mosi (20 April 2021). "The Long, Occasionally Dark, and Ultimately Triumphant Career of Delroy Lindo". GQ. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- ^ Zack, Jessica (17 June 2020). "Oakland's Delroy Lindo dons MAGA hat for complex role in Spike Lee's 'Da 5 Bloods'". Datebook. San Francisco. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- ^ Guthmann, Edward (7 October 2001). "Versatile East Bay actor Delroy Lindo yearns to play more than thugs, heavies". SF Gate. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
- ^ Tomko, Jeff (27 June 2017). "Interview with Hollywood Veteran Delroy Lindo". Muscle & Fitness. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- ^ "In Conversation with Delroy Lindo". SCAD Savannah Film Festival. Archived from the original on 11 May 2021.
- ^ Gussow, Mel (9 November 1983). "Stage—"A Raisin In the Sun" at Yale". The New York Times. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
- ^ Richards, David (17 November 1986). "Shining 'Raisin' In the Sun'". The Washington Post. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
- ^ Inman, DeMicia (18 January 2022). "'The Harder They Fall' Wins Big At African American Film Critics Association Awards". VIBE.com. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
- ^ Anderson, Erik (4 January 2022). "Austin Film Critics nominations: 'The Power of the Dog,' 'Dune,' 'Licorice Pizza' lead". AwardsWatch. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
- ^ Jamieson, Doug (6 December 2021). "Cyrano Named Best Picture by Detroit Film Critics Society". filmotomy.com.
- ^ Hammond, Pete (10 November 2022). "Will Smith, Ava DuVernay & Antoine Fuqua Among New Honorees For CCA's Celebration Of Black Cinema & Television". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (18 October 2021). "'The Harder They Fall' Cast To Receive Ensemble Tribute At Gotham Awards". Deadline. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
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- ^ Lewis, Hilary (18 January 2022). "NAACP Image Awards: 'Harder They Fall,' 'Insecure' Lead Nominations". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
- ^ PhiladelphiaRowHomeMagazine (3 November 2021). "KRIMES, PAPER & GLUE, and KING RICHARD Win Coveted Audience Awards at 30th Philadelphia Film Festival". Philadelphia RowHome Magazine. Archived from the original on 9 November 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ "2021 WAFCA Award Winners - The Washington DC Area Film Critics Association (WAFCA)". www.wafca.com. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
External links
[edit]- Delroy Lindo at IMDb
- Delroy Lindo at the Internet Broadway Database
- Mosi Secret, "The Long, Occasionally Dark, and Ultimately Triumphant Career of Delroy Lindo", GQ, 20 April 2021
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