Malik Yoba

Biography

Born 09/17/1967

With his shaved head, the tall husky, Yoba made a strong impression as J.C. Williams, the caring, level-headed cop who puts duty before his private life in "New York Undercover" (Fox, 1994-98). Yoba began his career as a member of CityKids, an organization that fosters cultural pluralism and youth...
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Awards

  • In 1997, received NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series
  • In 1996, received NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series

Highlights

  • In 2001, With brother A Rhaman, co-wrote the stage musical "What's on the Hearts of Men"; also starred in production and directed (with an assist from George Faison)
  • In 2000, Returned to series work as co-star of the TNT drama "Bull"
  • In 1998, Played lead in feature film "Ride"

Family & Companions

  • Abdullah Yoba: father (deceased)
  • Mahmoudah Young: mother (studied music; separated from Yoba's father in 1977)

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