Malik Yoba
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Malik Yoba (born September 17, 1967) is an American actor and occasional singer. Description above from the Wikipedia article Malik Yoba,licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Malik Yoba reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 40 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Malik Yoba's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 40% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Malik Yoba remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Restored Me, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Malik Yoba Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Malik Yoba's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Malik Yoba.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Love After Holidays | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Jonesing: When Love Is a Habit | Uncle Eric | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Good Nurse | Sam Johnson | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Unicorns | Marlon | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Awake | Frank Ward | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Take Point | Gerald | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Faith Under Fire: The Antoinette Tuff Story | Lt. Franklin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | 'Til Death Do Us Part | Rob Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Dope Fiend | Velo | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | My B.F.F. | Roy Brown | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Restored Me | Agent Thurmond | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Bad Dad Rehab | Mr. Leon | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Where Hearts Lie | Obnoxious Attorney | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Paradox | Mr. Landau | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Lucky Girl | Gerald Jackson | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Hood | Reverend Benjamin Tuck | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Brotherly Love | Overbrook Coach | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Assault | Coach Tim Miller | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Turks & Caicos | Jim Carroll | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Other Plans | Harold | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Men, Money & Gold Diggers | Bobby | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Caught on Tape | Detective Roberts | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Betty and Coretta | Martin Luther King, Jr. | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Allegiance | Staff Sergeant Hart | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Why Did I Get Married Too? | Gavin | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | My Girlfriend's Back | Dereck Scott | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Why Did I Get Married? | Gavin | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Kids in America | Will Drucker | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Criminal | Frank Hill | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Oh Happy Day | Moses Jackson | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Vote for Me! | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Don of All Dons | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Harlem Aria | Luke | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Hook'd Up | Keith Parker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Ride | Poppa | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Cop Land | Detective Carson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Blue in the Face | Watch Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Smoke | The Creeper | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Cool Runnings | Yul Brenner | Hit | Similar → |
Malik Yoba - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Malik Yoba?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Malik Yoba is "Restored Me" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Malik Yoba acted in?
Malik Yoba has been featured in at least 40 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Malik Yoba?
Other notable films include "Jonesing: When Love Is a Habit", "Faith Under Fire: The Antoinette Tuff Story", and "Harlem Aria".