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Birth Place: Lewisham, ENGLAND

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STAGE CREDITS

Joe Turner's Come and Gone
[Broadway]
1988
Herald Loomis
"MASTER HAROLD"...and the boys
[Broadway]
1982
Willie [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

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Paul Tazewell and More to be Honored at Black Theatre United 2026 Gala Photo
Paul Tazewell and More to be Honored at Black Theatre United 2026 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2026

Black Theatre United will present its fourth annual Gala. This year will honor Paramount Chair of TV Media George Cheeks, Academy Award-nominated actor Delroy Lindo, and Tony and Academy Award-winning costume designer Paul Tazewell.
Photos: Barbra Streisand, Moulin Rouge! Reunion & More at the 98th Oscars Photo
Photos: Barbra Streisand, Moulin Rouge! Reunion & More at the 98th Oscars
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 16, 2026

Barbra Streisand honored Robert Redford, Ewan McGregor & Nicole Kidman reunited, and more magical moments from the 98th Academy Awards.
Photos: Josh Groban, Rose Byrne, & More on the 2026 Oscars Red Carpet Photo
Photos: Josh Groban, Rose Byrne, & More on the 2026 Oscars Red Carpet
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 16, 2026

Hollywood's (and a few of Broadway's) biggest stars hit the red carpet last night at the 98th Academy Awards. Check out photos of Jessie Buckley, Josh Groban, Ethan Hawke, Danielle Brooks, Rose Byrne, Milo Manheim, Steven Spielberg, and more on the red carpet.
Video: Watch the SINNERS Musical Performance at the 98th Oscars Photo
Video: Watch the SINNERS Musical Performance at the 98th Oscars
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 15, 2026

Sinners actor Miles Caton and musician Raphael Saadiq took the stage to lead a performance of the Oscar-nominated original song “I Lied To You,” from the movie at the 98th Academy Awards. Watch it now.
Jessie Buckley, Michael B. Jordan & More Win 2026 Academy Awards - Full List of Winne Photo
Jessie Buckley, Michael B. Jordan & More Win 2026 Academy Awards - Full List of Winners
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 15, 2026

Hamnet's Jessie Buckley, Sinners star Michael B. Jordan, and the animated musical KPop Demon Hunters took home awards at the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday night. Check out the full list of nominees and winners here.
Everything to Know About the 2026 Academy Awards: How to Watch, Who's Nominated, & Mo Photo
Everything to Know About the 2026 Academy Awards: How to Watch, Who's Nominated, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 12, 2026

The 98th Oscars, celebrating the best of film from this past year, will take place this Sunday, March 15, 2026. Find out everything to know about the program, including how to watch, pre-show coverage, presenters, and more, in our guide!
Angela Bassett, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Among Honorees at Schomburg Center Gala Photo
Angela Bassett, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Among Honorees at Schomburg Center Gala
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 4, 2026

The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture will celebrate its 100th anniversary on April 30, 2026, with a major centennial gala. Honorees include Angela Bassett, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Edwidge Danticat, and more.
Cynthia Erivo Wins NAACP Image Award for WICKED: FOR GOOD - Full List of Winners Photo
Cynthia Erivo Wins NAACP Image Award for WICKED: FOR GOOD - Full List of Winners
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 2, 2026

Cynthia Erivo, Viola Davis, Colman Domingo, Angela Bassett, and more took home awards this past weekend at the 57th NAACP Image Awards. Check out the full list of winners now.
Jessie Buckley and More Take Home SAG Actor Awards; Full List! Photo
Jessie Buckley and More Take Home SAG Actor Awards; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2026

On March 1, the 32nd Annual Actor Awards Presented by SAG-AFTRA were held, honoring outstanding motion picture and television performances of the past year. Among this year's winners included Jessie Buckley, who took home an award for Hamnet.
Exclusive: Kristin Chenoweth Uncovers Enterprising Ancestor in FINDING YOUR ROOTS Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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.
Exclusive: Delroy Lindo Uncovers Family History in FINDING YOUR ROOTS Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
Photos: Sarah Snook, Emma Stone, & More on the 2026 Golden Globes Red Carpet
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 11, 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 Photo
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 Photo
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 Excl Photo
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 Photo
Bryonn Bain's One-Man Show LYRICS FROM LOCKDOWN Returns To LA This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 1, 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 Photo
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!
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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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