Person · Actor
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
- Also:
- Producer
In short · Acting since 2000, 3 decades active, 25 credits, 1 Primetime Emmy Award win.
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- In the news
Marvel's 'Wonder Man' Production Designers Reveal Hidden Easter Eggs
“Marvel's 'Wonder Man' is filled with Easter eggs and references to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, according to production designers Cindy Chao and Michele Yu. The limited series, now streaming on Disney+, follows Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams. The production team highlights both obvious and well-hidden details, including Simon's mutant ID and Asgard tourism posters. These elements add depth and connect the series to the larger Marvel universe.”
- Award win
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
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Actor
20 credits
Wonder Man(2026)
Simon Williams
TVMan on Fire(2026)
John Creasy
TV
By Any Means(2026)
Actor
Film
The Adventures of Cliff Booth(2026)
Actor
Film
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom(2023)
Black Manta
Film
Ambulance(2022)
Will Sharp
Film
Candyman(2021)
Anthony McCoy
Film
The Matrix Resurrections(2021)
Morpheus / Agent Smith
Film
The Trial of the Chicago 7(2020)
Bobby Seale
Film
Watchmen(2019)
Cal Abar
TV
Us(2019)
Russell Thomas / Weyland
Film
First Match(2018)
Darrel
Film
Boundaries(2018)
Serg
Film
Aquaman(2018)
Manta
Film
Baywatch(2017)
Sgt. Ellerbee
Film
The Vanishing of Sidney Hall(2017)
Duane
Film
The Greatest Showman(2017)
W.D. Wheeler
Film
The Get Down(2016)
Cadillac
TVWonder Man 0(2000)
Simon Williams (8 Episodes)
TVThe Handmaids Tale(2000)
Omar (1 Episode)
TV
Awards & Nominations
1 winPrimetime Emmy Award
- Won2020Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie — Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
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- What to WatchSelf · 2020
- Bottomless Brunch at Colman'sSelf (1 Episode) · 2020
- Kickback & Chat with Amber PickensSelf · 2017
- Late Night with Seth MeyersSelf (1 Episode) · 2014
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - Guest (2 Episodes) , Self (1 Episode) · 2003
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