Badja Djola

Badja Djola

Deceased · Born: Apr 9, 1948 · Died: Jan 8, 2005

Personal Details

BornApr 9, 1948 Brooklyn, New York, USA

Biography

Noted African American actor, Badja Djola, entered this world on April 9th, 1948, in the bustling metropolis of Brooklyn, New York, United States of America.

With a career spanning numerous decades, Djola made a lasting impact on the film industry, leaving behind a legacy of iconic roles in films such as 1991's action-packed thriller, The Last Boy Scout, alongside the likes of Bruce Willis and Damon Wayans.

Prior to that, he stole the spotlight with his powerful performance in the critically acclaimed drama, Mississippi Burning, released in 1988. This intense and thought-provoking film, directed by Alan Parker, explored the dark and turbulent era of racial tension in the American South.

In the same year, Djola brought his unique talent to the big screen once more, starring in the supernatural horror film, The Serpent and the Rainbow. Directed by Wes Craven, this eerie and captivating tale delved into the world of voodoo and the supernatural, further solidifying Djola's versatility as an actor.

Sadly, Badja Djola's life came to a close on January 8th, 2005, in Los Angeles, California, USA. Despite his untimely passing, his remarkable body of work continues to inspire and entertain audiences to this day.

Career

2005
Back in the Day
Back in the Day as Grant Brown
2000
Deterrence
Deterrence as Harvey
1999
1998
Butter
Butter as Roscoe
Gunshy
Gunshy as Abel
The Players Club
The Players Club as The Doctor
1997
First Time Felon
First Time Felon as Disciple Leader
The Brave
The Brave as Rider
Rosewood
Rosewood as John Bradley
The Last Don
The Last Don as Phil Sharkey
1996
1993
Who's the Man?
Who's the Man? as Lionel Douglas
1992
1989
An Innocent Man
An Innocent Man as John Fitzgerald
1988
1985
1984
1982
1979
Penitentiary
Penitentiary as 'Half Dead' Johnson
The Main Event
The Main Event as Heavyweight In Gym