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Deborah Ayorinde
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Deborah Olayinka Ayorinde
13 August 1987 London, England
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| Alma mater | Howard University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2010–present |
Deborah Olayinka Ayorinde (born August 13, 1987) is a talented British-Nigerian actress. She grew up in the United States. Many people know her from the exciting Amazon Prime series Them, where she played a main role.
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About Deborah Ayorinde
Early Life and Education
Deborah Ayorinde was born in London, England. Her parents are from Nigeria. She spent her early childhood in London. When she was 8 years old, her family moved to San Jose, California.
In May 2009, Deborah graduated with high honors from Howard University. She studied Film Production there. While at Howard, she won a special award called the Paul Robeson Best Actress award. She earned this for her acting in a short film that she also wrote and directed. This film also won an award for its amazing camera work.
Acting Career Highlights
Deborah Ayorinde has appeared in many popular TV shows and movies. She was in the Netflix Marvel series Luke Cage. She also played Simone in the fun American comedy movie Girls Trip.
In 2019, Deborah starred alongside Cynthia Erivo and Janelle Monáe in Harriet. This movie told the true story of Harriet Tubman, a brave African American who fought against slavery. Deborah also had a role in a season of the HBO series True Detective.
Later in 2019, it was announced that she would join the cast of Them on Amazon Prime. Her acting as Livia "Lucky" Emory in this series received great reviews. She even got a nomination for an Independent Spirit Award for her performance.
In the same year, she joined the movie Fatherhood. This movie became very popular. In June 2021, Fatherhood was the number one movie on Netflix in both the United States and the United Kingdom.
Deborah became even more well-known for her work on the ITV series Riches. This show started in 2022 and was very popular. Audiences loved its story, which focused on the experiences of black British families.
In 2024, it was announced that Deborah would be the lead female actress in a play. The play is called "Wedding Band: A Love Hate Story in Black and White." It is being performed at the Lyric Theatre in London.
Deborah Ayorinde's Work
Movies and TV Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2014 | She Believes | Pearl | Short film |
| 2015 | Bad ... on the Bayou | Taryn | Video film |
| 2016 | Barbershop: The Next Cut | Marquita | |
| Bad Dad Rehab | Regina | TV movie | |
| 2017 | Where Is Kyra? | DMV Attendant | |
| The Wizard of Lies | Salon Receptionist | TV movie | |
| Girls Trip | Simone | ||
| 2019 | Harriet | Rachel Ross | |
| 2020 | Always and Forever | Sommer | |
| 2021 | Fatherhood | Liz | |
| 2023 | Chasing the Night | Fatimah | Short film |
| 2024 | Sense and Sensibility | Elinor Dashwood | Hallmark movie |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2010 | Meet the Browns | Chloe | One episode |
| 2011 | Necessary Roughness | Rochelle | One episode |
| 2012 | The Game | Jennifer | One episode |
| 2014 | Survivor's Remorse | Heather | One episode |
| Constantine | Officer Sullivan | One episode | |
| 2015 | Sleepy Hollow | Michelle | One episode |
| Complications | Kate | One episode | |
| 2016 | Game of Silence | Young Nurse Amy Reese | Two episodes |
| Luke Cage | Candace Miller | Recurring role in Season 1 | |
| 2017 | The Affair | Jessa | One episode |
| 2019 | True Detective | Becca Hays | Recurring role in Season 3 |
| The Village | Dana | Recurring role | |
| 2021 | Them | Livia 'Lucky' Emory | Main cast |
| Truth Be Told | Rose | Recurring role in Season 2 | |
| 2022 | Riches | Nina Richards | Main cast |
| 2024 | Them | Detective Dawn Reeves | Main cast |
Awards and Nominations
Deborah Ayorinde has been recognized for her acting talent.
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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Independent Spirit Awards | Best Female Performance in a Scripted Series | Them | Nominated |
