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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (/ ˈ j ɑː h i ə /; 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).
IMDb profile of the American actor who played Black Manta, Bobby Seale, and Cal Abar in various films and series. See his biography, awards, credits, photos, videos, and more.
- Actor, Producer
- July 15, 1986
- 2 min
Apr 6, 2022 · Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is the heart of Michael Bay's new film, the calm negotiator in contrast to Jake Gyllenhaal's wide-eyed loose canon.
- Eliana Dockterman
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Aug 27, 2021 · The bright lights and white backdrop of his windowless room conjured a void from which Abdul-Mateen had been videoconferencing for hours. He was doing remote press for “ Candyman ,” a new spin ...
Apr 20, 2023 · Listen to the actor's podcast interview about his role in Topdog/Underdog, his career choices, and his pursuit of "absolute truth" in his performances. He also talks about his upcoming projects, his family, and his background.
- Joe Skinner
Aug 11, 2021 · Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Cements His Place on Hollywood’s New A-List. Fresh off his Emmy win for 'Watchmen,' the magnetic actor has a string of high-profile roles lined up, including 'Candyman ...
Aug 29, 2021 · With “ Candyman ” debuting at the top of the box office, earning $22 million in its opening weekend, star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is just getting started with his Hollywood takeover. After top ...