Saidah Arrika Ekulona
Acting
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 Abisholaâs mother on the CBS sitcom Bob Hearts Abishola.
Known for
2025The Life of Chuck
Andrea
2025Oh. What. Fun.
Martha
2024Amber Alert
Cici
2023The Family Meeting
Miriam
2020Orpheus Star
Dora Clemons
2019Alive
Captain Mills
2018Dark Was the Night
Betsy
2017The Lost
Lily
2016Honeyglue
Dr. Ahmad
2014Miss Meadows
Doctor
2014Christian Mingle
Pam Thomas
2013Saving Lincoln
Mrs. Elizabeth Keckly
2013Malignant
Doctor
2009The Rebound
Lateefah
2009The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
Dispatcher One
2008Righteous Kill
Gwen Darvis
2008Two Lovers
Nurse
2007Body/Antibody
Lady Cop
2004Saving Face
Nurse #1
2004Alfie
Gilda - the Receptionist
2001The Royal Tenenbaums
Nurse
Red Blooded
Velma Winemiller