Yahya Abdul Mateen II ✓
Actor

Yahya Abdul Mateen II

Active Hollywood Cinema, American Television, Streaming & Broadway Theater Rating 4.0/5 Fan 9.0/10
  • FromNew Orleans, Louisiana, United States
  • Based inNew York City, New York / Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Age40 years
  • Active2012–Present
  • Updated

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II – Biography

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II – Full Information

  • Full Name: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
  • Popular Name: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
  • Nickname: Yahya
  • Profession: Actor, Architect, Producer
  • Known For: Emmy-winning performance as Cal Abar / Doctor Manhattan in Watchmen, playing Black Manta in the Aquaman franchise, Bobby Seale in The Trial of the Chicago 7, and Simon Williams in Marvel’s Wonder Man.
  • Date of Birth: July 15, 1986
  • Age: 40 years
  • Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
  • Hometown: Oakland, California, United States
  • Nationality: American
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer
  • Current Residence: New York City, New York / Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Profession Category: Actor / Hollywood & Streaming Star

Physical Appearance

  • Height: 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
  • Weight: 88 kg (194 lbs) approx.
  • Eye Colour: Dark Brown
  • Hair Colour: Black

Family

  • Father: Yahya Abdul-Mateen I (Muslim)
  • Mother: Mary Abdul-Mateen (Christian)
  • Siblings: 5 Siblings (Youngest of six children)
  • Marital Status: Unmarried / Single
  • Spouse: None
  • Children: None

Education

  • School: McClymonds High School, Oakland, California
  • College: University of California, Berkeley (BS in Architecture) & Yale School of Drama (MFA)
  • Qualification: Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Drama / Acting

Career Highlight

Year Career Highlight
2016 Television debut as Clarence “Cadillac” Caldwell in Netflix’s musical drama series The Get Down
2017 Played WD Wheeler in the hit musical film The Greatest Showman
2018 Breakout blockbuster role as David Kane / Black Manta in DC’s Aquaman
2019 Primetime Emmy-winning role as Cal Abar / Doctor Manhattan in HBO’s Watchmen
2020 Played Black Panther Party co-founder Bobby Seale in The Trial of the Chicago 7
2021 Starred as Anthony McCoy in the horror sequel Candyman and Morpheus/Smith in The Matrix Resurrections
2022 Headline role as Will Sharp alongside Jake Gyllenhaal in Michael Bay’s action thriller Ambulance
2022 Broadway debut in Suzan-Lori Parks’s Topdog/Underdog, earning a Tony Award nomination
2023 Reprised villainous role as Black Manta in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
2026 Cast as lead protagonist Simon Williams / Wonder Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe series Wonder Man

Awards List

Year Award Category Work Result
2020 Primetime Emmy Award Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Watchmen Won
2020 Black Reel Awards Outstanding Supporting Actor, TV Movie or Limited Series Watchmen Won
2021 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture The Trial of the Chicago 7 Won
2021 Critics’ Choice Movie Awards Best Acting Ensemble The Trial of the Chicago 7 Won
2022 Critics’ Choice Super Awards Best Actor in a Horror Movie Candyman Won
2023 Theatre World Awards Outstanding Debut Performance in a Broadway Production Topdog/Underdog Won
2023 Tony Awards Best Leading Actor in a Play Topdog/Underdog Nominated
2026 Black Reel Awards Outstanding Lead Performance in a Comedy Series Wonder Man Won
2026 Primetime Emmy Award Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Wonder Man Nominated

 

At a Glance

6 Awards
90 Popularity Score
90 Trending
Moderate Controversy Index
90% Profile Complete

Social Reach

500,000 Instagram
60,000 Twitter / X

About Yahya Abdul Mateen II

What is Yahya Abdul-Mateen II's most famous television role?
He gained wide critical recognition playing Cal Abar / Doctor Manhattan in HBO's Watchmen—which earned him a Primetime Emmy Award—and starring as Simon Williams in Marvel's Wonder Man.
Did Yahya Abdul-Mateen II work as an architect before acting?
Yes, he graduated with a degree in Architecture from UC Berkeley and worked as a city planner/architect in San Francisco before attending Yale School of Drama.
What high-profile film characters has Yahya Abdul-Mateen II portrayed?
His notable movie roles include Black Manta in DC's Aquaman films, Bobby Seale in The Trial of the Chicago 7, Morpheus/Smith in The Matrix Resurrections, and Anthony McCoy in Candyman.
Has Yahya Abdul-Mateen II performed on Broadway?
Yes, he made his Broadway debut in the acclaimed revival of Suzan-Lori Parks's Topdog/Underdog, earning a Tony Award nomination for Best Leading Actor in a Play.
Where did Yahya Abdul-Mateen II complete his acting training?
He earned his Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Drama from the prestigious Yale School of Drama.

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