British actor (born 1986)
David Ajala
David Ajala at San Diego Comic-Con 2019
Born (1986-05-21 ) 21 May 1986 (age 39) Occupation Actor Years active 2006–present Spouse Terri Martin Children 2
David Ajala (born 21 May 1986[ 1] Manchester Black in Supergirl Nightflyers Star Trek: Discovery [ 2]
Early life
Ajala was born on 21 May 1986 in Hackney, London .[ 3] Nigerian Yoruba origin.[ 4] Anna Scher Theatre . In an interview for Interview Magazine Ajala said: "When I went to secondary school, my maths teacher said I had way too much energy and was too mischievous. He tried to convince me that if I did acting, I'd be popular with the girls".[ 3]
Career
On stage, Ajala has performed in Nation A Midsummer Night's Dream Royal Shakespeare Company , Hamlet [ 5] Jim Brown in the European premiere of One Night in Miami Kemp Powers .[ 6]
In film, his first part was in Kidulthood Adulthood [ 3] Brotherhood [ 7] The Dark Knight [ 5] Starred Up [ 3] Seekers .[ 7] Doctor Who [ 5] Black Box Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands Nightflyers Falling Water [ 8]
Sean 'Mac' McAlister, a character from 2017 video game Need for Speed Payback
Ajala has appeared as Keith in the BBC Radio 4 dramas Burned To Nothing (2011)[ 9] The Price of Oil: Someone's Making A Killing In Nigeria both by Rex Obano.[ 10]
In 2018 and 2019, Ajala played Manchester Black in seven episodes of the fourth season of Supergirl [ 11]
From 2020 to 2024, Ajala played the series regular role of Cleveland "Book" Booker in the third through fifth seasons of Star Trek: Discovery [ 12]
Personal life
Ajala is married to presenter and travel agent Terri Martin. They have two sons.[ 13]
Filmography
Film
Television
Video games
Theatre credits
References
^ Mike Rose, cleveland com (21 May 2024). "Famous birthdays list for today, May 21, 2024 includes celebrities Sarah Ramos, Mr. T" . cleveland . Retrieved 2 June 2024 . ^ Andreeva, Nellie (20 July 2019). " . Deadline Hollywood Archived from the original on 22 July 2019. Retrieved 5 October 2019 . ^ a b c d Emma Brown (1 May 2014). "Discovery: David Ajala" . Interview Archived from the original on 4 January 2017. Retrieved 4 January 2017 . ^ "David Ajala Talks About Current Role In ITV's New Drama Series, Beowulf" . The British Blacklist . 10 January 2016.^ a b c "Rising Brit actor David Ajala talks Dr Who and Hollywood" . Flavour Magazine . 16 February 2010. Archived from the original on 4 January 2017. Retrieved 4 January 2017 .^ Vincent Dowd (11 October 2016). "Muhammad Ali play puts icons of black America on stage" . BBC. Archived from the original on 28 January 2019. Retrieved 22 June 2018 . ^ a b "Watch: Clare-Hope Ashitey & David Ajala Star in London-Set Short Drama-Thriller, 'Seekers' . Shadow and Act . 3 July 2016. Archived from the original on 4 January 2017. Retrieved 4 January 2017 .^ Nellie Andreeva (23 June 2015). "David Ajala To Star In USA Pilot 'Falling Water' . Deadline Hollywood Archived from the original on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 4 January 2017 . ^ "Burned to Nothing, Afternoon Drama - BBC Radio 4" . BBC . Archived from the original on 3 May 2013. Retrieved 21 May 2018 .^ "Someone's Making a Killing in Nigeria, The Price of Oil, Drama - BBC Radio 4" . BBC . Archived from the original on 14 October 2018. Retrieved 21 May 2018 .^ "See David Ajala As Manchester Black In New 'Supergirl' Photo" . Heroic Hollywood . 30 October 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018 .^ Stone, Sam (1 May 2024). "Star Trek: Discovery's David Ajala Is Candid About Book's 'Complicated' Future" . CBR . ^ "David Ajala" . At the Movies . 7 November 2018. Retrieved 18 March 2023 .^ Andreeva, Nellie (20 July 2019). " . Deadline Hollywood Archived from the original on 20 July 2019. Retrieved 16 October 2019 . ^ " . 24 September 2025.
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