Malik Yoba

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Malik Yoba Wiki Biography

Abdul-Malik Kashie Yoba was born on the 17th September 1967, in The Bronx, New York City, USA, and is an actor and occasional singer well known as Malik Yoba. The actor rose to fame after landing the starring role of Detective J. C. Williams in the television series “New York Undercover” (1994 – 1999). Malik Yoba has been accumulating his net worth being active in the entertainment industry since 1993.

How rich is the actor? It has been reported that the net worth of Malik Yoba is equal to $3 million, as of early 2016, accumulated during a career in the entertainment industry now stretching well over 20 years.

To begin with, Yoba is a son of mother Mahmoudah Young Lanier and father Erutan Abdullah Yoba, the fourth of six children, and was raised in his birthplace of The Bronx. Yoba began his acting career in 1993 starring in the film “Cool Runnings” directed by Jon Turteltaub. It has increased his net worth significantly, as the box office of the film grossed $154.9 million whereas the budget was only $14 million. After this, he starred in the comedy film “Blue in the Face” (1995) directed by Paul Auster and Wayne Wang, and subsequently landed the leading role in the comedy film “Ride” (1998) written and directed by Millicent Shelton. Meanwhile, he played small roles in the films “Personals” (1999), “Harlem Aria” (1999), “His Woman, His Wife” (2000), “Dreaming in Black and White” (2000), “Vote for Me” (2003), “Playas Ball” (2003), “Criminal” (2004), “Oh Happy Day” (2004), “Kids in America” (2005) and “They’re Just My Friends” (2006). Later, he starred in the comedy drama film “Why Did I Get Married?” (2007) as well as its sequel “Why Did I Get Married Too?” (2010) both co-produced, written and directed by Tyler Perry. Currently, he is working on the upcoming urban comedy “Lucky Girl” directed by Greg Carter.

Another source of Yoba’s net worth is television. He landed the main role in the series “New York Undercover” (1994-1999) created by Kevin Arkadie and Dick Wolf. This series brought him the Image Award in 1996, 1997 and 1999 in the category of Outstanding Actor in the Leading Role in a Drama Series. Consequently, the series not only made him rich but also famous. Later, he was starred in the series “Bull” (2000) created Michael S. Chernuchin. Following this, he landed a number of recurring roles in series including “Girlfriends” (2003 – 2007), “The Days” (2004), “Defying Gravity” (2009) and others. More, as a regular actor he was cast in the TV science fiction drama series “Alphas” (2011 – 2012) created by Zak Penn, and the TV musical drama series “Empire” (2015) created by Lee Daniels and Danny Strong.

Finally, in the personal life of the actor, he is divorced from Trisha Mann with whom he has three children Josiah, Dena and Pri. Yoba has been married to Cat Wilson since 2003. He is also known as a member of the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity.

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Malik Yoba Quick Info

Full Name Malik Yoba
Net Worth $3 Million
Date Of Birth September 17, 1967
Place Of Birth The Bronx, New York City, New York, United States
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Profession Actor, Screenwriter, Singer
Nationality United States of America
Spouse Cat Wilson (m. 2003)
Children Dena Yoba, Pria Yoba, Josiah Yoba
Parents Mahmoudah Young, Abdullah Yoba
Siblings A. Rahman Yoba
Nicknames Abdul-Malik Kashie Yoba , Abdul-Malik Yoba
Twitter http://www.twitter.com/malikyoba
IMDB www.imdb.com/name/nm0948272
Awards Image Award,
Movies Cool Runnings, Why Did I Get Married Too?, Why Did I Get Married?, Cop Land, Blue in the Face, Feel the Noise, Paradox, Harlem Aria, Kids in America, My Girlfriend’s Back, Lucky Girl, The Assault, Smoke, Criminal, Ride, Where Hearts Lie, Caught on Tape, Oh Happy Day, Personals, Recalled, They’re Jus…
TV Shows Empire, New York Undercover, Alphas, Defying Gravity, Designated Survivor, Raines, Kingpin, Thief, Bull

Malik Yoba Important Facts

  • Younger brother of A. Rahman Yoba.
  • Parents: Mahmoudah Young Lanier and Erutan Abdullah Yoba.
  • Member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc.

Malik Yoba Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
My B.F.F. 2017 completed Roy Brown Actor
Dope Fiend 2016 post-production Velo Actor
Designated Survivor 2016 TV Series Jason Atwood Actor
Justice: By Any Means 2016 TV Series Him Actor
Of Sentimental Value 2016 Alan Hamilton Actor
Bad Dad Rehab 2016 TV Movie Mr. Leon Actor
Where Hearts Lie 2016 Obnoxious Attorney Actor
Restored Me 2016 Agent Thurmond Actor
Paradox 2016/III Mr. Landau Actor
The Walking Dead: Michonne 2016 Video Game Pete (voice) Actor
Lucky Girl 2015 Gerald Jackson Actor
Blue Bloods 2015 TV Series Darryl Reid Actor
Limitless 2015 TV Series Rooney / John Kellerman Actor
Hood 2015 Rev. Benjamin Tuck Actor
Brotherly Love 2015/III Overbrook Coach Actor
Empire 2015 TV Series Vernon Turner Actor
Other Plans 2014 Harold Actor
Masterpiece Contemporary 2014 TV Series Jim Carroll Actor
The Assault 2014 Coach Tim Miller Actor
Single Ladies 2014 TV Series Deacon / Deacon Jared Actor
Men, Money & Gold Diggers 2014 Bobby Actor
Turks & Caicos 2014 TV Movie Jim Carroll Actor
The Good Wife 2013 TV Series Eddie Fornum Actor
The Glades 2013 TV Series Landon Givens Actor
Revolution 2013 TV Series Jim Hudson Actor
Caught on Tape 2013 Detective Roberts Actor
Betty and Coretta 2013 TV Movie Martin Luther King, Jr. Actor
Alphas 2011-2012 TV Series Bill Harken Actor
NYC 22 2012 TV Series Ray-Ray Burnell Actor
Allegiance 2012/I Staff Sergeant Hart Actor
Person of Interest 2012 TV Series Andre Wilcox Actor
Nikita 2011 TV Series Wallace Actor
The Celibate Nympho Chronicles: The Web Series 2011 TV Series Bustah Actor
Aluna: The Motion Comic Animation 2010 Video short The Wise One Actor
Justified 2010 TV Series Toby Griffin Actor
Why Did I Get Married Too? 2010 Gavin Actor
My Girlfriend’s Back 2010 Dereck Scott Actor
Defying Gravity 2009 TV Series Ted Shaw Actor
Inseparable 2008 TV Movie Curtis Raleigh Actor
CSI: Miami 2008 TV Series Reggie Mastow Actor
Feel the Noise 2007 The Mayor Actor
Why Did I Get Married? 2007 Gavin Actor
Rockaway 2007 Case Actor
Girlfriends 2003-2007 TV Series Brock Harris / Brock Actor
Raines 2007 TV Series Charlie Lincoln Actor
That’s So Raven 2006 TV Series Judge Actor
Thief 2006 TV Mini-Series Elmo “Mo” Jones Actor
They’re Just My Friends 2006 Pat Black Sr. Actor
Kids in America 2005 Will Drucker Actor
Slur 2005 Short Jordan Actor
Arrested Development 2004 TV Series Ice Actor
Oh Happy Day 2004 Moses Jackson Actor
The Days 2004 TV Series Gib Taylor Actor
Criminal 2004 Frank Hill Actor
Violation 2003 TV Movie Patrick Matthews Actor
The Twilight Zone 2003 TV Series Shawn Actor
Vote for Me 2003 The Professor Actor
Kingpin 2003 TV Mini-Series Bobby Curtis Actor
Dreaming in Black and White 2002 Chris Jones Actor
Bull 2000-2001 TV Series Corey Granville Actor
His Woman, His Wife 2000 Video Stuart Banks Actor
Harlem Aria 1999 Luke Actor
Trinity 1999 TV Series Sam Davis Actor
Personals 1999 Keith Parker Actor
Black Jaq 1998 TV Movie Gregory ‘Greg’ Franklin Actor
For Your Love 1998 TV Series Keith Actor
Ride 1998 Poppa Actor
Soul Food 1997 Studio Engineer Actor
Cop Land 1997 Detective Carson Actor
Blue in the Face 1995 Watch Man Actor
Smoke 1995 The Creeper Actor
Law & Order 1994 TV Series Pat Williams Actor
Where I Live 1993 TV Series Fisher Actor
Cool Runnings 1993 Yul Brenner Actor
Kayla’s Story 1997 Video short Writer
Heal the Rainbow 1994 Video short Writer
Master Your Future 1994 Video short Writer
Whatcha Gonna Do About Hate? 1993 Video short Writer
Dope Fiend 2016 producer post-production Producer
Daddy Don’t Go 2015 Documentary executive producer Producer
Tonsure 2014 Short executive producer Producer
Cool Runnings 1993 writer: “Jamaican Bobsledding Chant” Soundtrack
The Celibate Nympho Chronicles: The Web Series 2011 TV Series grateful acknowledgment – 4 episodes Thanks
Unsung Hollywood 2016 TV Series documentary Himself Self
What of the Day: Celebrating a Century of Service, the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Story 2016 Documentary voice Self
Justice: By Any Means 2016 TV Series Himself Self
Politics Nation with Al Sharpton 2015 TV Series Himself Self
The View 2015 TV Series Himself Self
The Real 2015 TV Series Himself Self
Life’s Essentials with Ruby Dee 2014 Documentary Himself Self
Afraid of Dark 2014 Documentary Malik Yoba Self
Craig Stokes Presents: The Show 2014 TV Series Himself Self
The Wendy Williams Show 2010-2013 TV Series Himself / Himself – Guest Self
Comic Con 2012 Live 2012 TV Movie Himself Self
Way Black When: Primetime 2011 TV Series Himself Self
The Mo’Nique Show 2010 TV Series Himself Self
Baisden After Dark 2008 TV Series Himself Self
Destination Antigua and Barbuda 2007 2007 TV Movie Himself Self
Backstage on the Black Stage 2006 TV Movie documentary Himself Self
All Shades of Fine: 25 Hottest Women of the Past 25 Years 2005 TV Movie Himself Self
C-Walk: It’s a Way of Livin’ 2003 Video documentary Himself Self
29th NAACP Image Awards 1998 TV Special Himself Self
Guide to Healthy Living 1998 Video short Himself Self
The Rosie O’Donnell Show 1996-1998 TV Series Himself Self
10th Anniversary Essence Awards 1997 TV Special Himself Self
Soul Train 1997 TV Series documentary Himself – Guest Host Self
27th NAACP Image Awards 1996 TV Special Himself Self
The Arsenio Hall Show 1993 TV Series Himself Self
Empire 2015 TV Series Vernon Turner Archive Footage
The Inside Track: The Rise of Empire 2015 TV Movie Vernon Turner Archive Footage
That’s So Suite Life of Hannah Montana 2007 Video Judge Archive Footage

Malik Yoba Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie Category
1998 Image Award Image Awards Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series New York Undercover (1994) Won
1997 Image Award Image Awards Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series New York Undercover (1994) Won
1996 Image Award Image Awards Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series New York Undercover (1994) Won
1998 Image Award Image Awards Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series New York Undercover (1994) Nominated
1997 Image Award Image Awards Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series New York Undercover (1994) Nominated
1996 Image Award Image Awards Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series New York Undercover (1994) Nominated