Delroy Lindo Breaks Through with Historic Oscar Nod for Sinners
Delroy Lindo earned a shock Oscar nomination for his portrayal of Delta Slim in Ryan Coogler’s Black vampire horror Sinners, marking the 73-year-old actor’s first Academy nod after decades of acclaimed work and notable Spike Lee collaborations; the piece praising his nuanced, emotionally charged performance—highlighted by a harrowing monologue about injustice—while noting Mescal’s non-nomination, framing Lindo’s recognition as a rare, well-deserved moment for Black cinema.