
Saidah Arrika Ekulona
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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.
Known for
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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

Oh. What. Fun. (2025)
as Martha

Saving Face (2004)
as Nurse #1

Two Lovers (2008)
as Nurse

Righteous Kill (2008)
as Gwen Darvis

Alfie (2004)
as Gilda - the Receptionist

Miss Meadows (2014)
as Doctor

Amber Alert (2024)
as Cici

Christian Mingle (2014)
as Pam Thomas

Happy Accidents (2000)
as Nurse

Dark Was the Night (2018)
as Betsy

Red Blooded (—)
as Velma Winemiller

The Lost (2017)
as Lily

Body/Antibody (2007)
as Lady Cop

Honeyglue (2016)
as Dr. Ahmad

Saving Lincoln (2013)
as Mrs. Elizabeth Keckly

Orpheus Star (2020)
as Dora Clemons

Malignant (2013)
as Doctor

The Family Meeting (2023)
as Miriam

Alive (2019)
as Captain Mills





