
Delroy Lindo
ActingAbout 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.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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".




