Delroy Lindo - Actor Profile

Delroy Lindo

Acting
50Total Films
8.1 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 18, 1952
Birth Place: Eltham, London, England, UK

About Delroy Lindo

Delroy George Lindo (born 18 November 1952) is an English–American actor. He is the recipient of such accolades as an NAACP Image Award, a Satellite Award, and nominations for a Drama Desk Award, a Helen Hayes Award, a Tony Award, two Critics' Choice Television Awards, and three Screen Actors Guild Awards. He moved with his mother to San Francisco when he was 16 after they had left London and lived in Canada for a few years. Here, he completed his education and entered acting. Lindo has played prominent roles in four Spike Lee films: West Indian Archie in Malcolm X (1992), Woody Carmichael in Crooklyn (1994), Rodney Little in Clockers (1995), and Paul in Da 5 Bloods (2020). He has been praised for performing in Da 5 Bloods as a Vietnam War veteran, winning the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actor and the National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actor. Lindo also played Bo Catlett in Get Shorty (1995), Arthur Rose in The Cider House Rules (1999), and Detective Castlebeck in Gone in 60 Seconds (2000). Lindo starred as Alderman Ronin Gibbons in the TV series The Chicago Code (2011), as Winter in the series Believe (2014), and as Adrian Boseman in The Good Fight (2017–2021). Description above from the Wikipedia article Delroy Lindo, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Delroy Lindo reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Delroy Lindo's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 42% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Delroy Lindo remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Bound by Honor, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Delroy Lindo Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Delroy Lindo's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Delroy Lindo.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Sinners Delta Slim Super Hit Similar →
2021 The Harder They Fall Bass Reeves Hit Similar →
2020 LX 2048 Donald Stein Flop Similar →
2020 Da 5 Bloods Paul Hit Similar →
2018 Malicious Dr. Clark Average Similar →
2017 Battlecreek Arthur Average Similar →
2015 Point Break FBI Instructor Average Similar →
2015 Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band John Williams (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2015 Do You Believe? Malachi Hit Similar →
2011 The Big Bang Skeres Flop Similar →
2009 Dug's Special Mission Beta (voice) Hit Similar →
2009 Up Beta (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2008 One Bad Cat Narrator Flop Similar →
2007 This Christmas Joe Black Hit Similar →
2006 The Exonerated Delbert Tibbs Hit Similar →
2005 Domino Claremont Williams Average Similar →
2005 Sahara Carl Average Similar →
2005 Lackawanna Blues Mr. Lucious Average Similar →
2004 Wondrous Oblivion Dennis Average Similar →
2003 The Core Dr. Ed 'Braz' Brazzleton Average Similar →
2003 Profoundly Normal Ricardo Thornton Flop Similar →
2001 Heist Bobby 'Bob' Blane Average Similar →
2001 The One MVA Agent Harry Roedecker / Gas Station Attendant Average Similar →
2001 The Last Castle Gen. Wheeler Hit Similar →
2000 Gone in Sixty Seconds Det. Roland Castlebeck Average Similar →
2000 Romeo Must Die Isaak O'Day Average Similar →
1999 The Cider House Rules Arthur Rose Hit Similar →
1999 Strange Justice Clarence Thomas Average Similar →
1999 The Book of Stars Professor Flop Similar →
1997 A Life Less Ordinary Jackson Average Similar →
1997 The Devil's Advocate Phillipe Moyez (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1997 First Time Felon Calhoun Hit Similar →
1996 Ransom Agent Lonnie Hawkins Hit Similar →
1996 Feeling Minnesota Red Flop Similar →
1996 The Winner Kingman Flop Similar →
1996 Soul of the Game Satchel Paige Flop Similar →
1996 Broken Arrow Colonel Max Wilkins Average Similar →
1995 Get Shorty Bo Catlett Hit Similar →
1995 Clockers Rodney Little Hit Similar →
1995 Congo Captain Wanta (Uncredited) Average Similar →
1994 Crooklyn Woody Carmichael Hit Similar →
1993 Mr. Jones Howard Average Similar →
1993 Bound by Honor Bonafide Super Hit Similar →
1992 Malcolm X West Indian Archie Super Hit Similar →
1991 The Hard Way Captain Brix Average Similar →
1990 Bright Angel Harley Flop Similar →
1990 Mountains of the Moon Mabruki Hit Similar →
1989 Perfect Witness Berger Hit Similar →
1989 The Blood of Heroes Mbulu Average Similar →
1979 More American Graffiti Army Sergeant Flop Similar →

Delroy Lindo - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Delroy Lindo?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Delroy Lindo is "Bound by Honor" with a rating of 8.1/10.

How many movies has Delroy Lindo acted in?

Delroy Lindo has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Delroy Lindo?

Other notable films include "Up", "Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band", and "Malcolm X".