Saidah Arrika Ekulona
Actor
Saidah Arrika Ekulona is an Award-winning theatre, television, and film actress. She is best known for The Taking of Pelham 1:23, Two Lovers, Righteous Kill, and The Royal Tenenbaums. She also has a recurring role as Abishola’s mother on the CBS sitcom Bob Hearts Abishola.
Filmography (23)
Oh. What. Fun. (2025)Martha
The Life of Chuck (2025)Andrea
Amber Alert (2024)Cici
The Family Meeting (2023)Miriam
Orpheus Star (2020)Dora Clemons
Alive (2019)Captain Mills
Dark Was the Night (2018)Betsy
The Lost (2017)Lily
Honeyglue (2016)Dr. Ahmad
Christian Mingle (2014)Pam Thomas
Miss Meadows (2014)Doctor
Malignant (2013)Doctor
Saving Lincoln (2013)Mrs. Elizabeth Keckly
The Rebound (2009)Lateefah
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)Dispatcher One
Two Lovers (2008)Nurse
Righteous Kill (2008)Gwen Darvis
Body/Antibody (2007)Lady Cop
Alfie (2004)Gilda - the Receptionist
Saving Face (2004)Nurse #1
The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)Nurse
Happy Accidents (2000)Nurse
Red BloodedVelma Winemiller