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Malik Yoba is a Actor American born on 17 september 1967 at the Bronx (USA)

Malik Yoba

Malik Yoba
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Birth name Abdul-Malik Kashie Yoba
Nationality USA
Birth 17 september 1967 (56 years) at the Bronx (USA)

Abdul-Malik Kashie Yoba (born September 17, 1967), better known by his stage name Malik Yoba, is an American actor and occasional singer. He is known for his starring role as NYPD Detective J. C. Williams on the Fox police drama New York Undercover and as Yul Brenner in Cool Runnings. He also appeared as former FBI Special Agent Bill Harken on the Syfy drama series Alphas, as Jim Hudson in Revolution as well as Vernon Turner in Empire.

Biography

The fourth of six children, Yoba was born in Bronx, New York; his parents are Mahmoudah Young (née Lanier) and Abdullah Yoba. He is divorced from Trisha Mann, a model and actress who starred with Yoba in the stage play His Woman, His Wife in 2000. Yoba has three children: a son Josiah and a daughter Dena with Mann, and another daughter Pria from a previous relationship. Yoba is a member of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity.

Best films

Cool Runnings (1993)
(Actor)
Why Did I Get Married? (2007)
(Actor)

Usually with

Tyler Perry
Tyler Perry
(2 films)
Paul Auster
Paul Auster
(2 films)
Harvey Keitel
Harvey Keitel
(3 films)
Source : Wikidata

Filmography of Malik Yoba (20 films)

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Actor

Take Point
Take Point (2018)
, 2h4
Directed by Kim Byeong-u
Origin Coree du sud
Genres Thriller, Action
Actors Ha Jeong-woo, Jennifer Ehle, Lee Sun-kyun, Kevin Durand, Spencer Daniels, Malik Yoba
Roles Gerald
Rating55% 2.7511452.7511452.7511452.7511452.751145
Durant l'élection présidentielle américaine de 2024, Ahab (Ha Jeong-woo) et son groupe de mercenaires d'élite appartenant à la société militaire privée Black Lizard acceptent une mission secrète de la CIA. L'opération consiste à kidnapper un haut-fonctionnaire nord-coréen désigné King qui se trouve dans un immense bunker à 30 mètres sous la zone démilitarisée. L'équipe d'Ahab mène l'assaut et s'empare de sa cible qui se révèle être le chef suprême de la Corée du Nord. Alors qu'Ahab et son équipe entament leur exfiltration, ils sont assaillis par des commandos lourdement armés qui leur coupent toute retraite.
Faith Under Fire: The Antoinette Tuff Story, 1h25
Directed by Vondie Curtis-Hall
Origin USA
Genres Drama
Actors Toni Braxton, Trevor Morgan, Yaya DaCosta, Malik Yoba, Kelvin Han Yee, Kate Easton
Roles Lt. Franklin
Rating66% 3.3438753.3438753.3438753.3438753.343875
Tirée d’une histoire vraie, une jeune femme prénommée Antoinette Tuff, va éviter une tuerie dans son école, par l’un de ses élèves.
Paradox
Paradox (2016)
, 1h29
Directed by Michael Hurst
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Action
Themes L'action se déroule en une journée, Time travel films
Actors Zoë Bell, Malik Yoba, Adam Huss
Roles Mr. Landau
Rating46% 2.304582.304582.304582.304582.30458
Un groupe de scientifiques, épié par la NSA et travaillant sur un projet de voyage dans le temps, tente un premier test sur un humain. Jim (Adam Huss), ancien brillant ingénieur informatique du MIT, est donc envoyé avec succès une heure dans l'avenir. À son retour, il annonce toutefois au groupe qu'il a vu là-bas le cadavre de plusieurs de ses collègues. Un tueur serait donc parmi eux, prêt à commettre les crimes qu'il a vus... Sauront-ils déjouer le destin, ainsi que ce mystérieux agresseur ?
Lucky Girl
Lucky Girl (2015)

Genres Drama, Romance
Actors LeToya Luckett, Columbus Short, Ella Joyce, James Hawthorne, Gary Anthony Sturgis, Malik Yoba
Roles Gerald Jackson
Rating61% 3.089333.089333.089333.089333.08933
On the day of her wedding, as SELENA JACKSON (LeToya Luckett) comes to terms with the long-lost love she's never quite gotten over, many of her guests, including her best friends and her own mother, also struggle with past loves, past regrets and past mistakes... The film is being released theatrically on January 5th, 2016 by Entertainment One domestically.
Brotherly Love, 1h29
Origin USA
Genres Drama
Themes Sports films, Basketball films
Actors Keke Palmer, Faizon Love, Macy Gray, Cory Hardrict, Romeo Miller, Logan Browning
Roles Coach
Rating66% 3.305183.305183.305183.305183.30518
Set in the city of Philadelphia and famed Overbrook High School, Brotherly Love follows star high school basketball player Sergio Taylor (Hill) as he struggles navigating the fame that comes with being a star athlete. Sergio's older brother June (Hardrict) saw his own basketball dreams fade away when he turned to the streets to provide for his family after the death of their father. Sergio's twin sister Jackie (Palmer) saw her ambitions of having a music career side tracked after unexpectedly falling in love with Chris (Brown).
Turks & Caicos, 1h35
Directed by David Hare
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Thriller, Action, Spy
Themes Spy films, Political films
Actors Bill Nighy, Helena Bonham Carter, Rupert Graves, Ralph Fiennes, Ewen Bremner, James McArdle
Roles Jim Carroll
Rating64% 3.2477553.2477553.2477553.2477553.247755
Following the events of Page Eight, ex-MI5 officer Johnny Worricker (Bill Nighy) is in hiding on the Turks and Caicos Islands. A mysterious encounter with Curtis Pelissier (Christopher Walken) leads Johnny to a dinner with several shady American businessmen who comprise of a company called Gladstone. The following morning, one of the businessmen is found dead on the beach in suspicious circumstances; Melanie Fall (Winona Ryder), a Gladstone liaison, seems to know more than she lets on. When Pelissier reveals himself to be a CIA agent who knows Johnny's true identity, Johnny desperately cuts a deal with the American: he will help with the investigation of Gladstone in exchange for silence about his location.
The Assault, 1h33
Genres Drama, Crime
Actors Makenzie Vega, Khandi Alexander, Malik Yoba, Pierson Fodé, Amy Bruckner, Anthony Del Negro
Roles Coach Tim Miller
Rating62% 3.1189853.1189853.1189853.1189853.118985
Après qu'une pom-pom girl eut été agressée sexuellement par l'équipe de football américain du lycée, elle doit surpasser la honte et utiliser les preuves ramenées par un buzz sur les réseaux sociaux pour rassembler les pièces du puzzle d'une nuit, dont elle ne se souvient pas, afin de mener son combat judiciaire. Basé sur une histoire vraie : le viol collectif de Steubenville.
Allegiance
Allegiance (2012)
, 1h30
Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Action
Themes Political films
Actors Aidan Quinn, Shad Moss, Seth Gabel, Reshma Shetty, Malik Yoba, Dominic Fumusa
Roles Staff Sergeant Hart
Rating47% 2.370212.370212.370212.370212.37021
In October 2004, a New York Army National Guard unit prepares for an upcoming deployment to Iraq. First Lieutenant Danny Selfton, the executive officer of his company, was transferred to a non-deploying public affairs unit due to influence from his politically powerful father but is present to assist in the final preparations. Specialist Reyes, a combat medic in the same unit, applied for a compassionate reassignment due to his son suffering from lung cancer. However, his request for reassignment was denied by his battalion commander Lieutenant Colonel Owens due to his needed medical skills for the upcoming deployment.
Why Did I Get Married Too?, 2h1
Directed by Tyler Perry
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Comedy-drama, Romantic comedy, Romance
Actors Janet Jackson, Tyler Perry, Tasha Smith, Jill Scott, Louis Gossett Jr., Malik Yoba
Roles Gavin
Rating47% 2.3628252.3628252.3628252.3628252.362825
The four couples prepare for their next marriage retreat in the Bahamas. Sheila and her new husband, Troy, are the first to arrive, followed (in order) by Patricia and Gavin, Terry and Dianne, and Angela and Marcus. The men and the women separate to talk about the good and bad about their marriages. In a surprising twist, Sheila's ex-husband, Mike, arrives, and Angela immediately starts a fight until he leaves the women alone to go see the guys.
Why Did I Get Married?, 1h53
Directed by Tyler Perry
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Comedy-drama, Romance
Themes Films about sexuality, Théâtre, LGBT-related films, Films based on plays, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film
Actors Janet Jackson, Tyler Perry, Jill Scott, Malik Yoba, Sharon Leal, Tasha Smith
Roles Gavin
Rating59% 2.9523252.9523252.9523252.9523252.952325
Alors, que chaque hiver, un couple part en vacances avec leurs amis, l'un d'eux vient avec une fille ne laissant pas indifférent les maris. Bientôt, la zizanie…
Feel The Noise
Directed by Alejandro Chomski
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Musical, Romance
Themes Dance films, Films about music and musicians, Hip hop films, Musical films
Actors Omarion, Giancarlo Esposito, Victor Rasuk, James McCaffrey, Melonie Diaz, Meredith Ostrom
Roles The Mayor
Rating30% 1.5114251.5114251.5114251.5114251.511425
After a run-in with local thugs to raise money for a chance at a record deal, a Harlem born aspiring rapper of an African American Mother and Puerto Rican father..Rob (Omarion) flees to Puerto Rico and to a Puerto Rican father (Giancarlo Esposito) he never knew, and finds his salvation in Reggaeton, a spicy blend of hip-hop, reggae and Latin beats. Puerto Rico, the spiritual home of Reggaeton, inspires Rob and his step-brother Javi (Victor Rasuk) to pursue their dream of becoming Reggaeton stars. Together with a dancer named C.C., they learn what it means to stay true to themselves and each other, while overcoming obstacles in love, greed and pride, all culminating in an explosive performance at New York's Puerto Rican Day Parade.
Kids in America, 1h31
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Comedy-drama
Themes Politique, Political films
Actors Gregory Smith, Caitlin Wachs, Emy Coligado, Crystal Celeste Grant, Julie Bowen, Malik Yoba
Roles Will Drucker
Rating56% 2.801282.801282.801282.801282.80128
Inspired by real events, Kids In America is a teen comedy about a diverse group of high school kids who band together to peacefully stand for their personal rights and dignity. Holden Donovan and his love interest, Charlotte Pratt, are fed up with Principal Donna Weller, who goes to great lengths to stop the students from enjoying their right to free expression, such as suspending Monica Rose for wearing condoms on her outfit to promote safe sex during Spirit Week and suspending Lawrence Reitzer for kissing another guy in the hallway. Meanwhile, she’s running for State School Superintendent, which, if elected, will afford her the power to practice her brand of administration beyond Booker High School. Holden himself is suspended and ultimately expelled for speaking out publicly against Weller, to whom he says, "You’re nothing but a politician".
Criminal
Criminal (2004)
, 1h27
Directed by Gregory Jacobs
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Comedy, Comedy-drama, Mob film, Action, Crime
Themes Gangster films
Actors John C. Reilly, Diego Luna, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Maeve Quinlan, Peter Mullan, Deborah Van Valkenburgh
Roles Frank Hill
Rating63% 3.198613.198613.198613.198613.19861
Richard Gaddis is a small time crook with a penchant for con games. To hook marks, he acts like a well-to-do businessman, dressing like one and driving a Mercedes-Benz S500, believing that one must look like a professional in order to be a successful conman.
Playas Ball, 1h28
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Romance
Actors Allen Payne, Elise Neal, Treach, Jordana Spiro, Tasha Smith, Tracey Cherelle Jones
Roles himself
Rating49% 2.4898052.4898052.4898052.4898052.489805
Cedric Tinsley (Allen Payne) is a 27-year-old professional basketball player. He is on the verge of signing a lucrative endorsement contract and proposing to his attractive girlfriend Jill Hamlin (Chelsi Smith) when Tonya Jenkins (Jordana Spiro) accuses him of fathering her son, and declares her intention of suing him for child support. Cedric claims that he has never met Tonya and must fight to preserve his reputation, his relationships, and his career.
Ride
Ride (1998)
, 1h30
Directed by Millicent Shelton
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Transport films, Road movies
Actors Malik Yoba, Melissa De Sousa, Fredro Starr, Kellie Shanygne Williams, Sticky Fingaz, Cedric the Entertainer
Roles Poppa
Rating44% 2.222032.222032.222032.222032.22203
NYC film school graduate Leta Evans (De Sousa) has just become the assistant to hot music video director Bleau Kelly (Downtown Julie Brown). She almost loses the job before her first day's barely even started when Bleau decides budget cuts must be made for her next project. When Leta offers to do the assignment for a smaller fee, Bleau decides to have her escort a group of rappers, singers, and showbiz wanna-be's to Miami for a video shoot. The gang, which is kept in line by Poppa (Yoba), gets acquainted on a decaying bus as they travel down the East Coast, encountering barroom fights and other problems en route to the video gig.