About
Delroy Lindo
Overview
Delroy Lindo is an English director, writer and actor for stage and screen, best known for his film roles as West Indian Archie in Spike Lee's "Malcolm X", Catlett in "Get Shorty", Detective Castlebeck in "Gone in 60 Seconds", and Woody Carmichael in "Crooklyn". Born and raised in Lewisham, England, United Kingdom, until his teens when he and his mother, a nurse, moved to Toronto, Ontario, Canada. A little later, they moved to the United States, where Lindo would graduate from the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco. Lindo's contributions to both film and theatre, including his performances on Broadway, demonstrate his versatility and skill. His ability to portray complex characters with authenticity and gravitas has earned him critical acclaim, establishing him as a highly respected figure in the entertainment industry.
Known for
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| 2025 | Sinners | Actor | N/A N/A |
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| 2023 | UnPrisoned | Actor | Edwin Alexander | 69 Fair |
| 2021 | The Harder They Fall | Actor | Bass Reeves | 64 Fair |
| 2020 | LX 2048 | Actor | Donald Stein | 58 Average |
| 2020 | Da 5 Bloods | Actor | Paul | 63 Fair |
| 2018 | Malicious | Actor | Dr. Clark | 58 Average |
| 2017 | Battlecreek | Actor | Arthur | 59 Average |
| 2016 | Marvel's Most Wanted | Actor | Dominic Fortune | 70 Good |
| 2015 | Point Break | Actor | FBI Instructor | 59 Average |
| 2015 | Blood & Oil | Actor | Sheriff Tip Harrison | 67 Fair |
| 2015 | Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band | Actor | John Williams (voice) | 59 Average |
| 2015 | Do You Believe? | Actor | Malachi | 60 Fair |
| 2014 | Cymbeline | Actor | Belarius | 55 Average |
| 2014 | Believe | Actor | Dr. Milton Winter | 67 Fair |
| 2012 | Question Bridge: Black Males | Actor | Himself | N/A N/A |
| 2011 | The Chicago Code | Actor | Alderman Ronin Gibbons | 72 Good |
| 2011 | The Big Bang | Actor | Skeres | 57 Average |
| 2009 | Dug's Special Mission | Actor | Beta (voice) | 63 Fair |
| 2009 | Up | Actor | Beta (voice) | 79 Good |
| 2008 | One Bad Cat | Actor | Narrator | 59 Average |
| 2008 | Black Power Salute | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
| 2007 | This Christmas | Actor | Joe Black | 60 Fair |
| 2006 | Kidnapped | Actor | Latimer King | 70 Good |
| 2006 | The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays | Actor | Herald Loomis (segment "Joe Turner's Come and Gone") | N/A N/A |
| 2006 | The Exonerated | Actor | Delbert Tibbs | 59 Average |
| 2005 | Domino | Actor | Claremont Williams | 59 Average |
| 2005 | Sahara | Actor | Carl | 58 Average |
| 2005 | Lackawanna Blues | Actor | Mr. Lucious | 59 Average |
| 2004 | Wondrous Oblivion | Actor | Dennis | 59 Average |
| 2003 | The Core | Actor | Dr. Ed 'Braz' Brazzleton | 58 Average |
| 2003 | Profoundly Normal | Actor | Ricardo Thornton | 58 Average |
| 2001 | Heist | Actor | Bobby 'Bob' Blane | 61 Fair |
| 2001 | The One | Actor | MVA Agent Harry Roedecker / Gas Station Attendant | 60 Fair |
| 2001 | The Last Castle | Actor | Gen. Wheeler | 67 Fair |
| 2000 | Gone in Sixty Seconds | Actor | Det. Roland Castlebeck | 63 Fair |
| 2000 | Romeo Must Die | Actor | Isaak O'Day | 61 Fair |
| 1999 | The Cider House Rules | Actor | Arthur Rose | 66 Fair |
| 1999 | Strange Justice | Actor | Clarence Thomas | 59 Average |
| 1999 | The Book of Stars | Actor | Professor | 58 Average |
| 1999 | Pros & Cons | Actor | Kyle | 58 Average |
| 1998 | Glory & Honor | Actor | Mathew Henson | N/A N/A |
| 1997 | A Life Less Ordinary | Actor | Jackson | 60 Fair |
| 1997 | The Devil's Advocate | Actor | Phillipe Moyez | 73 Good |
| 1997 | First Time Felon | Actor | Calhoun | 59 Average |
| 1996 | Ransom | Actor | Agent Lonnie Hawkins | 65 Fair |
| 1996 | The Winner | Actor | Kingman | 58 Average |
| 1996 | Feeling Minnesota | Actor | Red | 57 Average |
| 1996 | Soul of the Game | Actor | Satchel Paige | 58 Average |
| 1996 | Broken Arrow | Actor | Colonel Max Wilkins | 59 Average |
| 1996 | L'exil du roi Behanzin | Actor | N/A N/A |
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| 1995 | Get Shorty | Actor | Bo Catlett | 63 Fair |
| 1995 | Clockers | Actor | Rodney Little | 62 Fair |
| 1995 | Congo | Actor | Captain Wanta (Uncredited) | 56 Average |
| 1994 | Baseball | Actor | Various (voice) | 70 Good |
| 1994 | Crooklyn | Actor | Woody Carmichael | 60 Fair |
| 1993 | Mr. Jones | Actor | Howard | 58 Average |
| 1993 | Bound by Honor | Actor | Bonafide | 75 Good |
| 1992 | Malcolm X | Actor | West Indian Archie | 71 Good |
| 1991 | The Hard Way | Actor | Captain Brix | 59 Average |
| 1990 | Bright Angel | Actor | Harley | 58 Average |
| 1990 | Mountains of the Moon | Actor | Mabruki | 59 Average |
| 1989 | Perfect Witness | Actor | Berger | 58 Average |
| 1989 | The Blood of Heroes | Actor | Mbulu | 58 Average |
| 1979 | More American Graffiti | Actor | Army Sergeant | 57 Average |
| 1976 | Find the Lady | Actor | Sam | 58 Average |
| 1976 | Partners | Actor | Drug Kingpin | N/A N/A |
| Anansi Boys | Actor | Mr. Nancy | N/A N/A |
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