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Lindo: I'm a Character Actor, Not a Leading Man
27 Feb
Summary
- Veteran actor considers himself a character actor, not a leading man.
- His portrayal of Delta Slim earned him a first Oscar nomination.
- Lindo is developing his own screenplay set in Jamaica's Blue Mountains.
Keith Lindo, recognized for his impactful portrayal of Delta Slim, a blues musician coping with life in the Jim Crow South, humbly identifies himself as a character actor. This nuanced performance earned him his first Academy Award nomination for best supporting actor at 73.
To embody the character, Lindo immersed himself in various research materials, including books like Amiri Baraka's "Blues People" and Robert Palmer's "Deep Blues." He also studied documentaries and listened to iconic blues musicians.
Lindo's upcoming projects include "Jabari's People," an original screenplay he is developing. Set in Jamaica's Blue Mountains, the story blends themes of grief and magical realism. This project would mark his feature directorial debut, drawing on his heritage as the son of Jamaican immigrants.
Reflecting on his Oscar nomination and the surge of admiration, Lindo acknowledges the challenges for actors of color but remains pragmatic about industry uncertainties. He cherishes fan interactions, noting how their shared experiences affirm his work.
