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Delroy Lindo

Birth Place: Lewisham, ENGLAND

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1988
Herald Loomis


[Broadway]
1982
Willie [Replacement]

[Replacement]

Movies

Partners
[ 1976 ] Drug Kingpin
Find the Lady
[ 1976 ] Sam
More American Graffiti
[ 1979 ] Army Sergeant
The Blood of Heroes
[ 1989 ] Mbulu
Bright Angel
[ 1990 ] Harley
Mountains of the Moon
[ 1990 ] Mabruki
The Hard Way
[ 1991 ] Captain Brix
Malcolm X
[ 1992 ] West Indian Archie
Blood In, Blood Out
[ 1993 ] Bonafide
Mr. Jones
[ 1993 ] Howard
L'exil du roi Behanzin
[ 1994 ] Behanzin
Crooklyn
[ 1994 ] Woody
Get Shorty
[ 1995 ] Bo Catlett
Clockers
[ 1995 ] Rodney
Ransom
[ 1996 ] Agent Lonnie Hawkins
Broken Arrow
[ 1996 ] Colonel Max Wilkins
The Winner
[ 1996 ] Kingman
Feeling Minnesota
[ 1996 ] Red
A Life Less Ordinary
[ 1997 ] Jackson
Pros & Cons
[ 1999 ] Kyle
The Cider House Rules
[ 1999 ] Mr. Rose
The Book of Stars
[ 1999 ] Professor
Gone in 60 Seconds
[ 2000 ] Det. Roland Ctlebeck
Romeo Must Die
[ 2000 ] Isaak O Day
Heist
[ 2001 ] BobbyBobBlane
The Last Castle
[ 2001 ] General Wheeler
The One
[ 2001 ] Roedecker, Attendant
The Core
[ 2003 ] Brazzelton
Wondrous Oblivion
[ 2003 ] Dennis Samuel
Sahara
[ 2005 ] Carl
Domino
[ 2005 ] Claremont Williams
This Christmas
[ 2007 ] Joseph Black
Up
[ 2009 ] Beta
City of God's Son
[ 2009 ] voice
The Big Bang
[ 2010 ] Skeres
Cymbeline
[ 2014 ] Belarius
Point Break
[ 2015 ] Instructor Hall
Do You Believe?
[ 2015 ] Malachi
Battlecreek
[ 2017 ] Arthur
Malicious
[ 2018 ] Dr. Clark - Parapsychologist
LX 2048
[ 2020 ] Donald Stein
Da 5 Bloods
[ 2020 ] Paul
The Harder They Fall
[ 2021 ] Bs Reeves
Sinners
[ 2025 ] Delta Slim
Godzilla x Kong: Supernova
[ 2027 ]

TV Shows

Kidnapped
Latimer King
The Good Fight
Adrian Boseman
Unprisoned
[ 2023-2024 ] Edwin Alexander
Unprisoned
[ 2023-2024 ] Edwin Alexander

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Actor - Play

Delroy Lindo, Joe Turner's Come and Gone

Tony Awards - 1988 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Delroy Lindo, Joe Turner's Come and Gone

Helen Hayes Awards - 1987 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production

Delroy LindoA Raisin in the Sun

News


Exclusive: Kristin Chenoweth Uncovers Enterprising Ancestor in FINDING YOUR ROOTS
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 23, 2026

In this exclusive clip from Tuesday's episode of Finding Your Roots, Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth discovers some common qualities between herself and a 19th-century Texas relative. Check it out now.
THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW Renewed for a Fifth Season
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 19, 2026

The Jennifer Hudson Show, the daytime talk show hosted by the eponymous EGOT winner, has been renewed for a fifth season (2026-2027) by the Fox Television Stations.
Exclusive: Tracy Letts Talks Portraying Family History Onstage in FINDING YOUR ROOTS
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 9, 2026

Playwright Tracy Letts is exploring the relationship between his family background and his theater work in an exclusive clip from a new episode of Finding Your Roots. Check it out now.
WICKED: FOR GOOD Shut Out of 2026 Oscars; Jessie Buckley, Ethan Hawke, & More Receive Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 22, 2026

Jessie Buckley, Ethan Hawke, Emma Stone, and more have received nominations for the 98th Academy Awards. Check out the full list of nominees now!
Exclusive: Delroy Lindo Uncovers Family History in FINDING YOUR ROOTS
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 19, 2026

In this exclusive clip from a new episode of Finding Your Roots Season 12, Tony Award nominee and Sinners star Delroy Lindo joins Henry Louis Gates, Jr. to learn new details about his family history. Watch it now.
Cynthia Erivo, Audra McDonald, & More Nominated for NAACP Image Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 12, 2026

The NAACP has announced the full list of “NAACP Image Awards” nominees, with nominees including Wicked: For Good, Cynthia Erivo, Audra McDonald, and more. Check out the full list here.
Photos: Sarah Snook, Emma Stone, & More on the 2026 Golden Globes Red Carpet
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 12, 2026

The stars were out during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes, which officially kicked off award season. Check out photos from the red carpet of Emma Stone, Ariana Grande, Sarah Snook, Jennifer Lawrence, Steven Spielberg, Colman Domingo, Ethan Hawke, Rose Byrne, Kumail Nanjiani, Kate Hudson, and more now!
WICKED: FOR GOOD, HAMNET & More Top 2026 BAFTA Film Awards Longlist
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 9, 2026

Wicked: For Good, Hamnet, Blue Moon, and more have made the longlist for the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards, which includes the films that will advance to the nominating stage of voting. Learn more about what's next.
Ariana Grande, Jessie Buckley, & More Receive Nominations for SAG's Actor Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 7, 2026

Ariana Grande, Jessie Buckley, Ethan Hawke, and more have received nominations for their performances in Wicked: For Good, Hamnet, and Blue Moon at SAG-AFTRA's 32nd Annual Actor Awards.
Video: Darren Criss Uncovers Ancestral New York Connection in FINDING YOUR ROOTS Exclusive Clip
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 2, 2026

In this exclusive clip from the Season 12 premiere of Finding Your Roots, Tony-winner Darren Criss discovers that his ancestor helped build the foundations of Manhattan in the early days of the city. Watch it now.
Bryonn Bain's One-Man Show LYRICS FROM LOCKDOWN Returns To LA This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2025

LYRICS FROM LOCKDOWN returns to Los Angeles this month for a one-night-only performance. The show is a one-man show bringing 40 characters to life, telling two unbelievable true stories using hip-hop theater, spoken word, blues, calypso, comedy, and a video DJ.
Video: Kristin Chenoweth, Darren Criss & More in FINDING YOUR ROOTS Season 12 Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 8, 2025

Kristin Chenoweth, Darren Criss, Tracy Letts, and more are opening up the family archives in the Season 12 trailer of Finding Your Roots. The new season will premiere on January 6, 2026. Watch the trailer now!
Kristin Chenoweth, Darren Criss, & More Join FINDING YOUR ROOTS Season 12
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 19, 2025

PBS's Finding Your Roots has announced its Season 12 lineup, with a celebrity guest roster that includes Tony Award winners Kristin Chenoweth, Darren Criss, and Tracy Letts.
SINNERS with Black American Sign Language (BASL) to Debut on Max
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 30, 2025

Max has announced that Warner Bros. Pictures’ SINNERS will stream in Black American Sign Language (BASL) alongside the original version of the film in the U.S. on FRIDAY, JULY 4.
SINNERS to Begin Streaming Exclusively on Max in July
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 23, 2025

Warner Bros. Pictures’ SINNERS, the highest-grossing and best-indexing horror film ever released in IMAX, will make its global streaming debut exclusively on Max on FRIDAY, JULY 4.
SFJAZZ Gala 2025 Raises $1.4 Million
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2025

The SFJAZZ Gala 2025 raised $1.5 million to support the organization’s artistic and education programs with the goal of advancing jazz in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Learn more!
Christine Vachon, Yvette Lee Bowser To Receive Top Honors. At Austin Film Festival; Industry Fellowships Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2025

AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL has announced the Polly Platt Award for Producing will be given to legendary independent producer Christine Vachon, and the Outstanding Television Writer Award will be given to groundbreaking showrunner Yvette Lee Bowser during the 2025 Writers Conference happening October 23 – 26, 2025.
THE PIANO LESSON, WICKED & More Receive NAACP Image Awards Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 7, 2025

NAACP has announced the full list of “56th NAACP Image Awards” nominees, with Wicked and The Piano Lesson nominated for Outstanding Motion Picture and Wicked's Cynthia Erivo nominated for Entertainer of the Year.
Denzel Washington Reveals Next August Wilson Adaptation
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 11, 2024

In a new interview, producers Denzel Washington and Todd Black shed some light on their ambitions to adapt the whole of Wilson's American Century Cycle. With three already under their belts, they revealed the next play making the jump from stage to screen.
THE COLOR PURPLE, Colman Domingo, and More Take Home NAACP Image Awards - Full List of Winners!
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 17, 2024

The 55th Annual NAACP Image Awards were announced during a ceremony on Saturday, March 16th. See the full list of winners here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Delroy Lindo been in?

Delroy Lindo has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Delroy Lindo been in?

Delroy Lindo has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Delroy Lindo been nominated for?

Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Joe Turner's Come and Gone, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Joe Turner's Come and Gone and Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for A Raisin in the Sun.

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