Malik Yoba

Malik Yoba, born on September seventeenth, nineteen sixty-seven, is a versatile American actor celebrated for his dynamic roles across television and film. He gained prominence for his portrayal of NYPD Detective J. C. Williams in the groundbreaking Fox police drama New York Undercover, a role that showcased his ability to bring depth and authenticity to complex characters.

In addition to his work on New York Undercover, Yoba is well-remembered for his performance as Yul Brenner in the beloved film Cool Runnings. His career spans various genres, including his role as former FBI agent Bill Harken in the Syfy drama series Alphas, and as Jim Hudson in the post-apocalyptic series Revolution. He further captivated audiences as Vernon Turner in the hit series Empire.

Yoba's talent extends to political drama as well, where he starred as FBI Deputy Director Jason Atwood in the ABC series Designated Survivor. In two thousand eighteen, he joined the cast of the Netflix drama Seven Seconds, portraying a member of a support group for grieving parents, demonstrating his range and emotional depth as an actor.

More recently, he appeared in Jordan Peele’s TBS comedy The Last OG alongside Tracy Morgan, further solidifying his status as a multifaceted performer in the entertainment industry.