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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II

Bio: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (/ˈjɑːhiə/; born July 15, 1986) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Black Manta in the superhero films Aquaman (2018) and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023), Bobby Seale in the Netflix historical legal drama The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020), and Morpheus/Agent Smith in The Matrix Resurrections (2021)
Born: Tue, Jul 15 1986
Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is 38 years old
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Poster of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II was 37 in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom as 'Black Manta'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 20 2023
Poster of Ambulance
Ambulance
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II was 35 in Ambulance as 'Will Sharp'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 16 2022
Poster of The Matrix Resurrections
The Matrix Resurrections
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II was 35 in The Matrix Resurrections as 'Morpheus / Agent Smith'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 16 2021
Poster of Candyman
Candyman
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II was 35 in Candyman as 'Anthony McCoy'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 25 2021
Poster of The Trial of the Chicago 7
The Trial of the Chicago 7
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II was 34 in The Trial of the Chicago 7 as 'Bobby Seale'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 25 2020
Poster of All Day and a Night
All Day and a Night
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II was 33 in All Day and a Night as 'Big Stunna'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 01 2020
Poster of Sweetness in the Belly
Sweetness in the Belly
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II was 33 in Sweetness in the Belly as 'Dr. Aziz Abdul Nasser'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 2019
Poster of Us
Us
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II was 32 in Us as 'Russell Thomas / Weyland'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 14 2019
Poster of Aquaman
Aquaman
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II was 32 in Aquaman as 'David Kane / Black Manta'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 2018
Poster of Boundaries
Boundaries
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II was 31 in Boundaries as 'Serge'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 22 2018
Poster of First Match
First Match
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II was 31 in First Match as 'Darrel'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 12 2018
Poster of The Vanishing of Sidney Hall
The Vanishing of Sidney Hall
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II was 31 in The Vanishing of Sidney Hall as 'Duane'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 02 2018
Poster of The Greatest Showman
The Greatest Showman
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II was 31 in The Greatest Showman as 'W. D. Wheeler'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 20 2017
Poster of Baywatch
Baywatch
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II was 30 in Baywatch as 'Sgt. Ellerbee'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 25 2017
Poster of Emergency Contact
Emergency Contact
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II will be 38+ in Emergency Contact
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of I Helped Destroy People
I Helped Destroy People
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II will be 38+ in I Helped Destroy People as 'Terry Albury'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of By All
By All
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II will be 38+ in By All
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Sherri
Sherri
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II was 36+ in Sherri as 'Self - Guest'.
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Mon, Sep 12 2022
Poster of Bottomless Brunch at Colman's
Bottomless Brunch at Colman's
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II was 33+ in Bottomless Brunch at Colman's as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 03 2020
Poster of Watchmen
Watchmen
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II was 33+ in Watchmen as 'Cal Abar'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 20 2019
Poster of Desus & Mero
Desus & Mero
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II was 32+ in Desus & Mero as 'Self - Illustrious Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 21 2019
Poster of The Handmaid's Tale
The Handmaid's Tale
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II was 30+ in The Handmaid's Tale as 'Omar'.
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Wed, Apr 26 2017
Poster of The Get Down
The Get Down
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II was 30+ in The Get Down as 'Clarence 'Cadillac' Caldwell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 12 2016
Poster of Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II was 29+ in Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 02 2015
Poster of Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II was 27+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II was 27+ in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon as 'Self'.
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Mon, Feb 17 2014
Poster of Black Mirror
Black Mirror
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II was 25+ in Black Mirror as 'Karl'.
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Sun, Dec 04 2011
Poster of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II was 16+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live! as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003
Poster of The Daily Show
The Daily Show
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II was 10+ in The Daily Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996
Poster of Man on Fire
Man on Fire
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II will be 38+ in Man on Fire as 'John Creasy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Unreleased
Poster of Wonder Man
Wonder Man
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II will be 38+ in Wonder Man as 'Simon Williams / Wonder Man'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Unreleased