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Delroy Lindo

Born
November 18, 1952
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
Blade
(2025)
Crooklyn
(1994)
Woody Carmichael
Up
(2009)
Beta (voice)
Broken Arrow
(1996)
Colonel Max Wilkins
Congo
(1995)
Captain Wanta
Bound by Honor
(1993)
Bonafide
Point Break
(2015)
FBI Instructor
The Devil's Advocate
(1997)
Phillipe Moyez
Malcolm X
(1992)
West Indian Archie
The Core
(2003)
Dr. Ed 'Braz' Brazzleton
Gone in Sixty Seconds
(2000)
Det. Roland Castlebeck
The Harder They Fall
(2021)
Bass Reeves
The One
(2001)
MVA Agent Harry Roedecker / Gas Station Attendant
Romeo Must Die
(2000)
Isaak O'Day
Do You Believe?
(2015)
Malachi
Domino
(2005)
Claremont Williams
Full Filmography
Acting
Find the Lady
(1976)
Sam
Partners
(1976)
Drug Kingpin
More American Graffiti
(1979)
Army Sergeant
The Blood of Heroes
(1989)
Mbulu
Perfect Witness
(1989)
Berger
Bright Angel
(1990)
Harley
Mountains of the Moon
(1990)
Mabruki
The Hard Way
(1991)
Captain Brix
Malcolm X
(1992)
West Indian Archie
Mr. Jones
(1993)
Howard
Bound by Honor
(1993)
Bonafide
Crooklyn
(1994)
Woody Carmichael
Clockers
(1995)
Rodney Little
Get Shorty
(1995)
Bo Catlett
Congo
(1995)
Captain Wanta
The Winner
(1996)
Kingman
Feeling Minnesota
(1996)
Red
Ransom
(1996)
Agent Lonnie Hawkins
L'exil du roi Behanzin
(1996)
Soul of the Game
(1996)
Satchel Paige
Broken Arrow
(1996)
Colonel Max Wilkins
A Life Less Ordinary
(1997)
Jackson
The Devil's Advocate
(1997)
Phillipe Moyez
First Time Felon
(1997)
Calhoun
Glory & Honor
(1998)
Mathew Henson
Strange Justice
(1999)
Clarence Thomas
Pros & Cons
(1999)
Kyle
The Cider House Rules
(1999)
Arthur Rose
The Book of Stars
(1999)
Professor
Gone in Sixty Seconds
(2000)
Det. Roland Castlebeck
Romeo Must Die
(2000)
Isaak O'Day
Heist
(2001)
Bobby 'Bob' Blane
The One
(2001)
MVA Agent Harry Roedecker / Gas Station Attendant
The Last Castle
(2001)
Gen. Wheeler
The Core
(2003)
Dr. Ed 'Braz' Brazzleton
Profoundly Normal
(2003)
Ricardo Thornton
Wondrous Oblivion
(2004)
Dennis
Domino
(2005)
Claremont Williams
Sahara
(2005)
Carl
The Exonerated
(2006)
Delbert Tibbs
The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
(2006)
Herald Loomis (segment "Joe Turner's Come and Gone")
This Christmas
(2007)
Joe Black
One Bad Cat
(2008)
Narrator
Black Power Salute
(2008)
Self
Up
(2009)
Beta (voice)
Dug's Special Mission
(2009)
Beta (voice)
The Big Bang
(2011)
Skeres
Question Bridge: Black Males
(2012)
Himself
Cymbeline
(2014)
Belarius
Point Break
(2015)
FBI Instructor
Do You Believe?
(2015)
Malachi
Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band
(2015)
John Williams (voice)
Battlecreek
(2017)
Arthur
Malicious
(2018)
Dr. Clark
Da 5 Bloods
(2020)
Paul
LX 2048
(2020)
Donald Stein
The Harder They Fall
(2021)
Bass Reeves
Blade
(2025)
Untitled Ryan Coogler Vampire Project
(2025)
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