
David Ajala
Biography
David Ajala (born 21 May 1986) is a British actor. He is known for his roles as Manchester Black in Supergirl (2018–2019), Captain Roy Eris in Nightflyers (2018), and Cleveland "Book" Booker in Star Trek: Discovery (2020–present).
Also Known As
Movie Appearances

Grace Under Pressure
as The Burglar
2019

Payback Season
as Baron
2012

Starred Up
as Tyrone
2014

Daylight Rules
as Frank
2022

Jupiter Ascending
as Ibis
2015

The Dark Knight
as Bounty Hunter
2008

Emulsion
as Jeff
2014

Kill Command
as Drifter
2016

Adulthood
as Desmond
2008

Brotherhood
as Detective Desmond 'BUDS' Lynch
2016
Illegal Activity
as Edward
2012

Fast & Furious 6
as Ivory
2013

One Day
as Floor Manager
2011

National Theatre Live: Nation
as Milo
2010

Offender
as Kelvin
2012

Hamlet
as Reynaldo / Dumbshow Poisoner
2009

Italian Studies
as Ade
2022

Breakthrough
as Henry
2013

The Woman in Cabin 10
as Ben Morgan
2025
Support
as Chris
2017
TV Appearances

The Ready Room
as Self
2019

Black Box
as Will Van Renseller
2014

Falling Water
as Burton
2016

Doctor Who
as Peter
2005

Misfits
as Private Investigator
2009

Star Trek Day
as Self
2020

Black Mirror
as Jeff Carter
2011

Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands
as Rate
2016

The Jetty
as Casey
2024

Nightflyers
as Roy Eris
2018

Supergirl
as Manchester Black
2015

Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue
as Zack Ellis
2025