Saidah Arrika Ekulona - Actor Profile

Saidah Arrika Ekulona

Acting
Freshness: Feb 02, 2026
22Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated

About Saidah Arrika Ekulona

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.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Saidah Arrika Ekulona reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 22 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Saidah Arrika Ekulona'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 27% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Saidah Arrika Ekulona remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Royal Tenenbaums, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Saidah Arrika Ekulona Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Saidah Arrika Ekulona's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5
The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) movie poster
★7.5

The Royal Tenenbaums: Royal Tenenbaum and his wife Etheline had three children and then they separated. All three children are extraordinary -

The Royal Tenenbaums

2001•Comedy
★7.3
Saving Face (2004) movie poster
★7.3

Saving Face: A Chinese-American lesbian and her traditionalist mother are reluctant to go public with secret loves that clash against

Saving Face

2004•Comedy
★7.3
The Life of Chuck (2025) movie poster
★7.3

The Life of Chuck: In this extraordinary story of an ordinary man, Charles 'Chuck' Krantz experiences the wonder of love, the heartbreak of

The Life of Chuck

2025•Fantasy
★7.1
Amber Alert (2024) movie poster
★7.1

Amber Alert: A ride-share turns into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse after it follows a car fitting the description of an AMBER A

Amber Alert

2024•Thriller
★6.9
Two Lovers (2008) movie poster
★6.9

Two Lovers: A depressed man moves back in with his parents following a recent heartbreak and finds himself with two women.

Two Lovers

2008•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Saidah Arrika Ekulona.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Oh. What. Fun. Martha Average Similar →
2025 The Life of Chuck Andrea Hit Similar →
2024 Amber Alert Cici Hit Similar →
2023 The Family Meeting Miriam Flop Similar →
2020 Orpheus Star Dora Clemons Flop Similar →
2019 Alive Captain Mills Flop Similar →
2018 Dark Was the Night Betsy Average Similar →
2017 The Lost Lily Flop Similar →
2016 Honeyglue Dr. Ahmad Average Similar →
2014 Christian Mingle Pam Thomas Average Similar →
2014 Miss Meadows Doctor Average Similar →
2013 Malignant Doctor Flop Similar →
2013 Saving Lincoln Mrs. Elizabeth Keckly Flop Similar →
2009 The Rebound Lateefah Hit Similar →
2009 The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 Dispatcher One Average Similar →
2008 Two Lovers Nurse Hit Similar →
2008 Righteous Kill Gwen Darvis Average Similar →
2007 Body/Antibody Lady Cop Flop Similar →
2004 Alfie Gilda - the Receptionist Average Similar →
2004 Saving Face Nurse #1 Hit Similar →
2001 The Royal Tenenbaums Nurse Super Hit Similar →
N/A Red Blooded Velma Winemiller Flop Similar →

Saidah Arrika Ekulona - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Saidah Arrika Ekulona?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Saidah Arrika Ekulona is "The Royal Tenenbaums" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Saidah Arrika Ekulona acted in?

Saidah Arrika Ekulona has been featured in at least 22 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Saidah Arrika Ekulona?

Other notable films include "Saving Face", "The Life of Chuck", and "Amber Alert".