Sekou Laidlow

Sekou Laidlow's artistry is a fusion of craft, creativity, and commitment. Known for bringing nuance, depth, and specificity to character portrayals, this son of Baltimore is driven by the power of storytelling to transform. He is particularly drawn to roles that call for a conflicted emotional journey and characters who overcome extraordinary odds. Laidlow guest stars as Bobby Purcell in The Resident on FOX on November 8th, 2022. His craftsmanship can also be seen in his recurring guest star role as Leon Payne in the NBC TV Series Ordinary Joe opposite James Wolk and Charlie Barnett (Eric Payne). He is a recurring guest star in the upcoming ABC mini-series, Women of the Movement as Crosby Smith, the uncle of Emmett Till, opposite Glynn Turman. He plays Harrison Carter in the BET+ episodic Kingdom Business and will appear in Black Adam, a Warner Brothers feature starring Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson; both 2022 releases. Laidlow appeared in the romantic comedy, Better Off Single, starrin