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