Delroy Lindo

Delroy Lindo, born on November 18th, 1952 in London, England, is a renowned English-American actor who has made his mark in the industry through his exceptional performances and diverse roles. His journey began when he moved with his mother to San Francisco at the age of 16 after living in both Canada and London.

In San Francisco, Lindo completed his education and ventured into acting, kickstarting a career that would see him become one of Hollywood's most respected talents. Over the years, he has been a part of numerous prestigious projects, earning accolades such as an NAACP Image Award and a Satellite Award, as well as nominations for a Drama Desk Award, Helen Hayes Award, Tony Award, Critics' Choice Television Awards, and Screen Actors Guild Awards.

One of Lindo's most notable collaborations has been with Spike Lee, who cast him in four of his films. In Malcolm X (1992), Crooklyn (1994), Clockers (1995), and Da 5 Bloods (2020), Lindo portrayed a variety of characters, receiving particular acclaim for his performance as a Vietnam War veteran in the latter film. This role earned him the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actor and the National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actor.

In addition to his work with Spike Lee, Lindo has played a range of unforgettable characters on both the big screen and television. Some of these roles include Bo Catlett in Get Shorty (1995), Arthur Rose in The Cider House Rules (1999), and Detective Castlebeck in Gone in 60 Seconds (2000).

On television, Lindo has starred as Alderman Ronin Gibbons in The Chicago Code (2011), Winter in Believe (2014), and Adrian Boseman in the hit series The Good Fight (2017-2021). Throughout his career, Delroy Lindo has consistently proven himself to be a versatile and talented actor with an undeniable passion for his craft.