Saidah Arrika Ekulona
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.
Movie Appearances
The Family Meeting
as Miriam
2023
Saving Face
as Nurse #1
2004
Saving Lincoln
as Mrs. Elizabeth Keckly
2013
The Life of Chuck
as Andrea
2025
Malignant
as Doctor
2013
Miss Meadows
as Doctor
2014
Christian Mingle
as Pam Thomas
2014
Honeyglue
as Dr. Ahmad
2016
Righteous Kill
as Gwen Darvis
2008
Amber Alert
as Cici
2024
Red Blooded
as Velma Winemiller
TBA
Two Lovers
as Nurse
2008
Dark Was the Night
as Betsy
2018
The Rebound
as Lateefah
2009
The Royal Tenenbaums
as Nurse
2001
The Lost
as Lily
2017
Body/Antibody
as Lady Cop
2007
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
as Dispatcher One
2009
Alfie
as Gilda - the Receptionist
2004
Orpheus Star
as Dora Clemons
2020
TV Appearances
A.P. Bio
as School Board Beth
2018
Impastor
as Sheriff Rashida Graham
2015
The 100
as Nygel
2014
Blue Bloods
as Leslie Fuller O.R. Pharm.
2010
Sex and the City
as Nurse
1998
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as Nardalee Ula
1999
Hope & Faith
as Linda
2003
Guidance
as Principal Walsh
2015
Bones
as Lean Marino
2005
Law & Order
as Claire Metoyer
1990
Scandal
as Samantha
2012
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as Dr. Lakhmajara
1999