American actor
Born: July 15, 1986
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, born on July 15, 1986, in New Orleans, Louisiana, is an acclaimed American actor known for his versatility and dynamic performances across film and television. He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, with a degree in architecture before pursuing acting at the Yale School of Drama, where he earned his MFA.
Abdul-Mateen’s breakout role came in 2017 when he played Cadillac in the musical drama series “The Get Down.” His performance caught the industry’s attention, leading to significant roles in blockbuster films. He portrayed Black Manta in the 2018 superhero film “Aquaman” and landed the role of Cal Abar/Doctor Manhattan in HBO’s critically acclaimed series “Watchmen,” for which he won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series.
In 2021, he starred in “Candyman,” a spiritual sequel to the 1992 horror classic, and “The Matrix Resurrections.” His other notable projects include “Us” (2019) and “The Trial of the Chicago 7” (2020), where he played Bobby Seale, earning widespread praise for his performance.
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II continues to be a compelling presence in Hollywood, known for his ability to tackle diverse roles with depth and intensity.
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II’s 5 most popular quotes
- My father was Muslim, and my mom is Christian, and we moved from New Orleans to Oakland, so I always had this appreciation for different cultures.
- I kind of assumed all of Australia was like the Gold Coast – so I was telling people Australians just work out and go to the beach. Like, Australia has it figured out! But then I went to Sydney, and it was nothing like the Gold Coast – but I still loved it.
- I’m the youngest of six kids, and I grew up with a lot of noise, a lot of music, and a lot of laughter.
- I wanted to be an architect, and I ended up at my job in San Francisco, and if you would have asked me then, that was one of the greatest jobs that had happened to me in terms of my career.
- I have a love-hate relationship with working out. I do not enjoy the experience when I’m doing it, but I never regret it.
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