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Saidah Arrika Ekulona
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- Actress
In short · Acting since 1999, 4 decades active, 21 credits.
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Biography
Saidah Arrika Ekulona is an award-winning theatre, television, and film actress. She is best known for her roles in *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*.
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Actor
21 credits
The Elephant in the Room(2025)
Teri
Film
Amber Alert(2024)
Cici
Film
The Life of Chuck(2024)
Andrea
Film
Dark Was the Night(2018)
Betsy
Film
The Haunting of Hill House(2018)
Mrs. Walker (1 Episode)
TV
A.P. Bio(2018)
School Board Beth (1 Episode)
TVRed Blooded(2017)
Velma Winemiller
TV
No Activity(2017)
Flight Attendant
TV
Impastor(2015)
Sheriff Rashida Graham
TV
Christian Mingle(2014)
Pam Thomas
Film
Saving Lincoln(2013)
Elizabeth Keckly
Film
The Den(2013)
Sally
Film
The Rebound(2009)
Lateefah
Film
The Taking of Pelham 123(2009)
Dispatcher One
Film
Righteous Kill(2008)
Gwen Darvis
Film
Two Lovers(2008)
Nurse
Film
Body/Antibody(2007)
Dolores the Cop
Film
Alfie(2004)
Gilda - the Receptionist
Film
Queens Supreme(2003)
Court Officer Rita
TV
The Royal Tenenbaums(2001)
Nurse
Film
Law and order SVU(1999)
Detective Yorkin (1 Episode) , Dr. Lakhmajara (1 Episode) , Cherise Hamlin (1 Episode) , Mrs. Chance (1 Episode) , Nardalee Ula (1 Episode)
TV
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Gersh Agency· Updated Jun 10, 2026
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