Malik Yoba – Bio, Marriage To Cat Wilson, Movies, 5 Interesting Facts

Malik Yoba is an American actor and occasionally, a singer as well. He is famous for his roles in New York Undercover, a Fox police drama, and Cool Runnings. Malik Yoba has also appeared in series such as ‘Alphas’ as Special Agent Bill Harken. On Revolution, he played the role of Jim Hudson and was cast as Vernon Turner in the Empire series.

Malik is a renowned actor and has made a name for himself through his acting skills. However, he has also been in the news for other reasons which would be talked about going forward.

Brief Biography Of Malik Yoba

Malik Yoba was born as Abdul-Malik Kashie Yoba in the Bronx, New York City. He was born on the 17^th of September 1967 and was the fourth of 6 kids. His parents are identified as Mahmoudah Young also known as Lanier and Abdullah Yoba. He was raised as a Sunni Muslim in East Harlem

Malik Yoba had his high school education at City-As-School, Manhattan. He also attended Talent Unlimited High School. The African-American actor had been interested in an actor from a young age and so seized whatever opportunity he got to showcase his talent and skills.

Malik Yoba And Cat Wilson’s Marriage

 

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Malik Yoba and Cat Wilson got married on the 21^st of December 2003 in a private ceremony. Cat Wilson is also a popular American actress and singer known for her movies and marriage to Malik.

The union between Cat and Malik saw the birth of two kids named Josiah Yoba and Pria Yoba. However, Yoba has another daughter named Dena who is supposedly from a previous relationship. Malik and Cat lived together for a couple of years however, their marriage which was supposed to last forever, ended.

By 2010, Malik and Cat were separated. This separation was reported to be a result of their busy schedules as both of them were career-driven and focused. However, reports have it that Malik was seeing other women while still married to Cat and this was the reason behind their separation.

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Malik Yoba’s Filmography

Here’s a list of films Malik has been featured in:

• Cool Runnings (1993) – As Yul Brenner
• Smoke (1995) – As The Creeper
• Blue In The Face (1995) – Watch Man
• Cop Land (1997) – As Det. Carson
• Soul Food (1997) – As Studio Engineer
• Ride (1998) – As Poppa
• Personals (1999) – As Keith Parker
• Harlem Aria (1999) – As Luke
• His Woman, His Wife ( 2000) – As Stuart Banks
• Dreaming in Black and White ( 2002) – As Chris Jones
• Vote For Me (2003) – As The Professor
• Playas Ball (2003) – As Himself
• Criminal ( 2004) – As Frank Hill
• Oh Happy Day (2004) – As Moses Jackson
• Slur (2005) – As Jordan
• Kids in America (2005) – As Will Drucker
• They’re Just My Friends (2006) – As Pat Black Sr.
• Rockaway (2007) – As Case
• Why Did I Get Married? (2007) – As Gavin
• Feel the Noise (2007) – As The Mayor
• My Girlfriend’s Back (2010) – As Dereck Scott
• Why Did I Get Married Too? (2010) – As Gavin
• Allegiance (2012) – As Staff Sergeant Hart
• The Assault (2014) – As Coach Tim Miller
• Brotherly Love (2015) – As Overbrook Coach
• Lucky Girl (2016) – As Gerard Jackson
• Paradox (2016) – As Mr. Landau
• ‘Til Death Do Us Part (2017) – As Rob
• Take Point (2018) – As Gerald
• Awake (2019) – As Frank Ward

Here is a list of his Television appearances

• Where I Live (1993) – As Fisher
• Law & Order (1994) – As Pat Williams
• New York Undercover (1994-1999) – As Det. Julius Clarence ‘J.C’ Williams
• Black Jaq (1998) – As Gregory ‘Greg’ Franklin
• For Your Love (1998) – As Keith
• Trinity (1999) – As Sam Davis
• Bull (2000-2001) – As Corey Granville
• Violation (2003) – As Patrick Matthews
• Kingpin (2003) – As Bobby Curtis
• The Twilight Zone (2003) – As Shawn
• Girlfriends (2003-2007) – As Brock Harris
• The Days (2004) – As Gib Taylor
• Arrested Development (2004) – As Ice
• Thief (2006) – As Elmo ‘Mo’ Jones
• That’s So Raven (2006) – As Judge
• Raines (2007) – As Charlie Lincoln
• Inseparable (2008) – As Curtis Raleigh
• CSI: Miami (2008) – As Reggie Mastow
• Defying Gravity (2009) – As Ted Shaw
• Justified (2010) – As Toby Griffin
• The Celibate Nympho Chronicles: The Web Series (2011) – As Bustah
• Nikita (2011) – As Wallace
• Alphas (2011-2012) – As Bill Harken
• Person of Interest (2012) – As Andre Wilcox
• NYC 22 (2012) – As Ray-Ray Burnell
• Betty and Coretta (2013) – As Martin Luther King Jr.
• Revolution (2013) – As Jim Hudson
• The Good Wife (2013) – As Eddie Fornum
• Turks & Caicos (2014) – As Jim Carroll
• Empire (2015) – As Vernon Turner
• Blue Bloods (2015) – As Det. Darryl Reid
• Designated Survivor (2016-2017) – As Jason Atwood
• Gotham (2018) – As Major Rodney Harlan
• The Last O.G (2018) – As Wavy
• God Friended Me (2018) – As Uncle Terence
• First Wives Club (2019) – As Derrick
• The Family Business (2020) – As Randy

Here Are 5 Interesting Facts About Malik Yoba You Should Know

1. He Had A Wife Before Cat Wilson

Prior to his marriage to Cat Wilson, Malik was previously married to a woman known as Trish Mann. Trish was Malik’s long-time girlfriend and their relationship and eventual marriage were accepted by a lot of people. However, the marriage did not last for so long and they got divorced.

2. The Beginning Of Malik Yoba’s Career

Malik Yoba is a renowned actor who started his acting career as far back as the late 80s and early 90s. However, in 1983, he worked at the Negro Ensemble Theatre in concessions. Malik used to be an usher there in addition to other roles which he handled. He joined other organizations and even volunteered for foundations that were aimed at helping kids and youths.

By 1989, Yoba got a small gig in a film titled ‘Seriously Fresh’ and this kick-started his acting career. In the following years, Malik Yoba began to land juicier and bigger roles which eventually set him out to be a great actor.

3. He Loves Transgender Women

Malik made a revelation to be a heterosexual man who loves women with breasts, vagina, and penis. He debunked statements that indicated he was gay stating that he only loves women. However, his love for women is mostly for those who have both sex organs. This he admitted to in several interviews and publications that made waves.

4. Malik Yoba Has Been In A Couple Of Controversial News

First, on the list of controversial news Malik Yoba has been on is the 2015 news that was circulating about him being a drug addict. This news was instigated and carried by a Thailand website. They claimed that Yoba’s character in Empire was killed off as a result of his addiction to drugs. However, Malik tracked the source of the rumor and made them retract their publication and issue a public apology to him.

This did not end the rumors though as another theory as to why his character was killed off in the series resurfaced. The new story had it that Malik, during an interview, mentioned that his fellow co-star, Jussie Smollet was gay in real life without Jussies consent and permission.

Furthermore, he was accused by trans-activist Mariah Lopez of engaging in inappropriate sexual activity with her when she was still a minor. The activist claimed that Malik paid her a sum of money in order to have his way with her when she was still underage. Malik denied this accusation, however, it still caused outrages on social media and cost him his roles and positions.

5. What Is Malik Yoba’s Net Worth?

57 year-old Malik Yoba who is a renowned TV and film actor is said to have a net worth of about $3 million.

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