Saidah Arrika Ekulona

Saidah Arrika Ekulona

Personal Details

Biography

Saidah Arrika Ekulona is a renowned and accomplished actress, having made a significant impact in the world of theater, television, and film. Her extensive and diverse body of work has taken her to various stages, including Broadway, off-Broadway, regional theaters, and international theaters.

One of her most notable achievements is originating the role of Mama Nadi in the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Ruined, a performance that earned her numerous accolades, including the Obie Award, Lucille Lortel Award, Jeff Award, Audelco Award, and the Black Theatre Alliance Award.

Saidah's academic background is also impressive, having earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Albright College and her Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Minnesota.

Career

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2025
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2024
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2022
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{"id":135068,"title":"Dark Was the Night","year":"2018","character":"Betsy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dark-was-the-night-2018","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_135068.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_135068.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
{"id":89154,"title":"Honeyglue","year":"2016","character":"Dr. Ahmad","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/honeyglue","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_89154.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_89154.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
Honeyglue
Honeyglue as Dr. Ahmad
{"id":3200,"title":"Impastor","year":2016,"character":"Sheriff Rashida Graham","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/impastor","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1k4qt7q107n0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1k4qt7q107n0.jpg"},"released":1}
Impastor
Impastor as Sheriff Rashida Graham
{"id":103830284,"title":"Guidance","year":2015,"character":"Principal Walsh","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/guidance","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103830284.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103830284.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
Guidance
Guidance as Principal Walsh
{"id":18005,"title":"Miss Meadows","year":"2014","character":"Doctor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/miss-meadows","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/459gaq5j11o0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/459gaq5j11o0.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
{"id":23485,"title":"Christian Mingle","year":"2014","character":"Pam Thomas","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/christian-mingle","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23485.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23485.jpg"},"released":1}
Christian Mingle
Christian Mingle as Pam Thomas
{"id":13537,"title":"Saving Lincoln","year":"2013","character":"Mrs. Elizabeth Keckly","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/saving-lincoln","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_13537.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_13537.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
Saving Lincoln
Saving Lincoln as Mrs. Elizabeth Keckly
{"id":10507,"title":"The Den","year":"2013","character":"Sally","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-den","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_10507.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_10507.jpg"},"released":1}
The Den
The Den as Sally
{"id":11948,"title":"Malignant","year":"2013","character":"Doctor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/malignant","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_11948.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_11948.jpg"},"released":1}
Malignant
Malignant as Doctor
{"id":1918,"title":"Austin & Ally","year":2012,"character":"Val Crawford","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/austin-ally","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_1918.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_1918.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
Austin & Ally
Austin & Ally as Val Crawford
{"id":13130,"title":"The Rebound","year":"2009","character":"Lateefah","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-rebound","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/75vg0biloee0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/75vg0biloee0.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
The Rebound
The Rebound as Lateefah
{"id":899,"title":"The Taking of Pelham 123","year":"2009","character":"Dispatcher One","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-taking-of-pelham-123","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/62g2joac3dc0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/62g2joac3dc0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":2492,"title":"Righteous Kill","year":"2008","character":"Gwen Darvis","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/righteous-kill","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1f1fo7msb76g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1f1fo7msb76g.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
Righteous Kill
Righteous Kill as Gwen Darvis
{"id":15948,"title":"Two Lovers","year":"2008","character":"Nurse","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/two-lovers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_15948.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_15948.jpg"},"released":1}
Two Lovers
Two Lovers as Nurse
{"id":150069,"title":"Body\/Antibody","year":"2007","character":"Lady Cop","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bodyantibody","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_150069.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_150069.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
Body/Antibody
Body/Antibody as Lady Cop
{"id":16987,"title":"Saving Face","year":"2004","character":"Nurse #1","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/saving-face","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_16987.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_16987.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
Saving Face
Saving Face as Nurse #1
{"id":5702,"title":"Alfie","year":"2004","character":"Gilda - the Receptionist","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/alfie","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5ni0co0a77n0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5ni0co0a77n0.jpg"},"released":1}
Alfie
Alfie as Gilda - the Receptionist
{"id":539,"title":"The Royal Tenenbaums","year":"2001","character":"Nurse","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-royal-tenenbaums","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5ljggafpm3m0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5ljggafpm3m0.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
{"id":158,"title":"Sex and the City","year":1999,"character":"Nurse","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/sex-and-the-city","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1gd7g46ijiog.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1gd7g46ijiog.jpg"},"released":1}
1999