From West Indian Archie to Delta Slim: Oscar Nominee Delroy Lindo Makes Every Role Count

Delroy Lindo On His Oscar Nod, Working With Ryan Coogler, And Blues Music

By Okla Jones ·Updated February 25, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… 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 for his role as Delta Slim in Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, the information came from a…

From West Indian Archie to Delta Slim: Oscar Nominee Delroy Lindo Makes Every Role Count

The Oscar-nominated actor tells IndieWire about his work on "Sinners," his collaborations with Spike Lee, and why he always does his homework, no matter how little screen time his character might have.