Saidah Arrika Ekulona is an Award-winning theatre, television, and film actress. She is best known for The Taking of Pelham 1:23, Two Lovers, Righteous Kill, and The Royal Tenenbaums. She also has a recurring role as Abishola’s mother on the CBS sitcom Bob Hearts Abishola.
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The Life of Chuck | Andrea | 2025-06-05 |
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Amber Alert | Cici | 2024-09-27 |
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The Family Meeting | Miriam | 2023-02-02 |
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Orpheus Star | Dora Clemons | 2020-12-13 |
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Alive | Captain Mills | 2019-05-10 |
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Dark Was the Night | Betsy | 2018-11-30 |
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The Lost | Lily | 2017-12-01 |
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Honeyglue | Dr. Ahmad | 2016-06-03 |
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Christian Mingle | Pam Thomas | 2014-10-10 |
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Miss Meadows | Doctor | 2014-09-12 |
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Saving Lincoln | Mrs. Elizabeth Keckly | 2013-02-15 |
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Malignant | Doctor | 2013-10-04 |
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The Rebound | Lateefah | 2009-09-16 |
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The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 | Dispatcher One | 2009-06-10 |
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Two Lovers | Nurse | 2008-11-19 |
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Righteous Kill | Gwen Darvis | 2008-09-11 |
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Body/Antibody | Lady Cop | 2007-06-07 |
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Alfie | Gilda - the Receptionist | 2004-10-22 |
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Saving Face | Nurse #1 | 2004-09-12 |
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The Royal Tenenbaums | Nurse | 2001-10-05 |
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Red Blooded | Velma Winemiller |