Lindo discusses craft, recognition, and the ‘Sinners’ role that brought him back to the spotlight.
By Okla Jones
Delroy Lindo’s recent Academy Award nomination is long overdue, but he has never carried himself like a man waiting for validation. His résumé spans nearly five decades, and since he began his career, it’s always been about the work.
When the London-born actor learned of the Oscar nod, the information came from a trusted source. “Well, my son was the one who delivered the news to me,” he said. “That, in addition to my gratitude for being nominated, it felt really right cosmically that the news was coming from my son—so things felt right on all levels.” For an actor who has built a career on discipline, that particular moment was special because of the person he was able to share it with. Also, the opportunity was one that has been several years in the making.
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