Saidah Arrika Ekulona
Acting
Biography
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Saidah Arrika Ekulona
Filmography
Acting (23)
2025
Oh. What. Fun.as Martha
5.7
2025
The Life of Chuckas Andrea
7.3
2024
Amber Alertas Cici
7.1
2023
The Family Meetingas Miriam
2.0
2020
Orpheus Staras Dora Clemons
2019
Aliveas Captain Mills
2018
Dark Was the Nightas Betsy
5.6
2017
The Lostas Lily
2016
Honeyglueas Dr. Ahmad
5.9
2014
Christian Mingleas Pam Thomas
5.7
2014
Miss Meadowsas Doctor
5.9
2013
Malignantas Doctor
3.9
2013
Saving Lincolnas Mrs. Elizabeth Keckly
4.8
2009
The Reboundas Lateefah
6.5
2009
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3as Dispatcher One
6.4
2008
Two Loversas Nurse
6.9
2008
Righteous Killas Gwen Darvis
5.9
2007
Body/Antibodyas Lady Cop
2.8
2004
Alfieas Gilda - the Receptionist
5.9
2004
Saving Faceas Nurse #1
7.2
2001
The Royal Tenenbaumsas Nurse
7.5
2000
Happy Accidentsas Nurse
6.8
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Red Bloodedas Velma Winemiller