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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 |
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 |
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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 |