Delroy Lindo, or Delroy George Lindo, is a popular English-American movie actor and director. He became famous for his role in West Indian Archie for Malcolm X which showed up in 1992. He has played various prominent roles in different movies and has also received precious accolades for his contribution. Here, we will see more about his appearance, parents, net worth, etc.
About his looks
Delroy Lindo has a striking presence, standing tall at 6’3” and weighing around 80 kg. His physical attributes like dark skin, brown eyes, and bald head complement each other perfectly. He is often seen with a light mustache but is usually clean-shaven. Additionally, Delroy typically dresses in old-fashioned formal attire or similar outfits, adding to his distinctive appearance.
Birth and Early life
Delroy Lindo belongs to an English family by birth. Delroy was born on 18 November 1952 to Jamaican parents in Lewisham of South-East London. As of July 2024, he is 71 years old today. His parents had shifted to London (UK) in 1951 for work. He grew up in Eltham and went to Woolwich Polytechnic School for boys for his education. He realized his interest in acting while playing a role in school and pursued acting courses after education completion.
Education
Delroy completed his education in San Francisco where he has moved with his mother from the UK and Canada. Furthermore, he began his acting career right here. Delroy started taking theater classes at 24 at the American Conservatory Theatre.
Delroy has never been off from learning more in life. He performed as a Jamaican immigrant in 2003 for the movie Wondrous Oblivion and got interested in exploring more about such people. This was the Windrush generation that he belonged to, about whom he had heard from his mother’s account as well. Therefore, Delroy studied history further and completed his master’s from Gallatin School of New York University in 2004. He was also presented with an honor with a doctorate from Virginia Union University in Arts and Humanities.
Acting Career
For his debut movie in 1976, he portrayed the role of Sam in the Canadian film Find The Lady. Three years later, he appeared in More American Graffiti as an Army Sergeant.
Delroy then made a decision to stop acting in films and practice theater more. He got his first theater play in 1882 named Master Harold and the plays. Another play was done in 1988 and he received a Tony Nomination for this one – Joe Turner’s Come and Go.
Lindo returned to the films in 1990 and portrayed a main role in a sci-fi film Salute of the Jugger. One of his roles with Lee brought him inevitable recognition with West Indian Archie in Malcolm X. He then continued working for films and received nominations and even won some of those awards for his remarkable on-screen contribution. Some of his good works include films like Get Shorty, Soul of the Game, Glory & Honor, etc.
In 2003, Delroy dedicated a movie to his parents. This was a British film Wondrous Oblivion, where he sketched the role of a Jamaican immigrant, Dannis Samuels who moved to London in the 1950s. He remembered that his parents had also immigrated similarly during those times to London.
Then in 2007, he started his direction and produced some films. He formed an association with a theater in California and started directing with The Blue Door. He worked in some other theater plays like August Wilson’s play Come and Gone. Delroy continued working in some dramas, horror films, and even an action film Point Break. He did another film in collaboration with Lee titled The Harder They Fall in 2021.
Recently, Delroy has received lots of love for his comedy series Unprisoned in 2023. In conclusion, he has worked in several other theater plays, films, and TV shows throughout his career.
Awards and Recognition
| Award | Year | Category |
| Satellite Award | 1999 | Best Actor – Miniseries of TV movie for “Glory & Honor” |
| NAACP Image Award | 2009 | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (Law and Order: SVU) |
| National Society of Film Critics | 2020 | Best Actor for “Da 5 Bloods” |
| Hollywood Critics Association Midseason Award | 2020 | Best Actor for “Da 5 Bloods” |
| New York Film Critics Circle Awards | 2020 | Best Actor for “Da 5 Bloods” |
| Critics’ Choice Super Awards | 2020 | Best Actor in an Action Movie (Da 5 Bloods) |
| Santa Barbara International Film Festival | 2021 | American Riviera Award for “Himself” |
| National Board of Review Awards | 2021 | Best Cast for “The Harder They Fall” |
| Gotham Awards | 2021 | Ensemble Tribute Award for “The Harder They Fall” |
| Celebration of Black Cinema and Television | 2021 | Ensemble Award for “The Harder They Fall” |
| NAACP Image Award | 2022 | Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture (The Harder They Fall) |
| African-American Film Critics Association | 2022 | Best Ensemble for “The Harder They Fall” |
Upcoming Projects
Delroy Lindo will appear in Blade which is a Marvel Studio American film. He has already joined the cast of this movie but has not disclosed the role yet.
Delroy might be involved in other future projects as well, but the information is not available with certain evidence.
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Parents and Siblings
Delroy Lindo belonged to a middle-class family where his father performed various jobs and his mother worked as a nurse in the UK. Until now, there is no information regarding his parents and siblings other than his parents’ occupation.
Married Life
Delroy Lindo has kept most of his personal and married life a mystery. From sources, it is known that he has been married to his long-time girlfriend Nashormmeh since 1990. They have a son (Damiri Lindo) together who was born in 2001. The couple has settled in Oakland, California nearly after six years of marriage.
Net Worth
According to the latest updates, Delroy Lindo’s net worth is around $4 Million. He has not just earned money but also fame and respect with hard work, dedication, and showcase of his acting talent in different movies over the years.
