Saidah Arrika Ekulona

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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.

Film	Credit
Oh. What. Fun.2025 · Martha	Martha
The Life of Chuck2025 · Andrea	Andrea
Amber Alert2024 · Cici	Cici
The Family Meeting2023 · Miriam	Miriam
Orpheus Star2020 · Dora Clemons	Dora Clemons
Alive2019 · Captain Mills	Captain Mills
Dark Was the Night2018 · Betsy	Betsy
The Lost2017 · Lily	Lily
Honeyglue2016 · Dr. Ahmad	Dr. Ahmad
Christian Mingle2014 · Pam Thomas	Pam Thomas
Miss Meadows2014 · Doctor	Doctor
Malignant2013 · Doctor	Doctor
Saving Lincoln2013 · Mrs. Elizabeth Keckly	Mrs. Elizabeth Keckly
The Rebound2009 · Lateefah	Lateefah
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 32009 · Dispatcher One	Dispatcher One
Two Lovers2008 · Nurse	Nurse
Righteous Kill2008 · Gwen Darvis	Gwen Darvis
Body/Antibody2007 · Lady Cop	Lady Cop
Alfie2004 · Gilda - the Receptionist	Gilda - the Receptionist
Saving Face2004 · Nurse #1	Nurse #1
The Royal Tenenbaums2001 · Nurse	Nurse
Happy Accidents2000 · Nurse	Nurse
Red BloodedVelma Winemiller	Velma Winemiller