Siddiq Saunderson
American actor
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Siddiq Saunderson is an American actor. He is best known for playing Dennis 'D-Love' Coles in the drama series Wu-Tang: An American Saga and Maurice in season 4 of the drama series Godfather of Harlem.
Siddiq Saunderson | |
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| Born | December 15, 1995 New York City, New York |
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| Years active | 2013–present |
Early life
Saunderson was born in Brooklyn, New York City. He grew up acting in plays in elementary school and middle school and went to a performing arts school in Brooklyn. He is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University. He moved to Los Angeles soon after for more acting opportunities.[1]
Career
Early on in his career he made a one off appearance in the comedy series Boomerang portraying Dallas. His first recurring role was playing Keon Woods in the thriller series Messiah[2] He received rave reviews for his performance as Mercutio in the romantic drama film R and J, a gen z adaption of Romeo & Juliet.[3] His biggest role in his career so far has been portraying Dennis 'D-Love' Coles in the drama series Wu-Tang: An American Saga.[4][5][6] He played Khalif, one of the lead characters in the drama film Kemba satrring Nesta Cooper.[7] He made an appearance in 3 episodes of the crime show Blue Bloods and had a recurring role as Maurice in season 4 of the drama series Godfather of Harlem.[8]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2013 | It Felt Like Love | Sweet 16 Party Guest | Short |
| 2018 | Not Like Other Girls | Josh | Short |
| 2021 | R and J | Mercutio | |
| 2021 | Mother's Milk | Sparrow | |
| 2024 | Kemba | Khalif | |
| 2024 | Meal Ticket | Saint | Short |
| 2025 | The Late Night Creep | Marcus | |
| 2026 | ANSWR |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2013 | Redwood Time | Partygoer | Episode; London Guy(Part IV) |
| 2019 | Boomerang | Dallas | Episode; Game Night |
| 2020 | Messiah | Keon Woods | 3 episodes |
| 2023 | East New York | Terry Green | Episode; Up in Smoke |
| 2019-2023 | Wu-Tang: An American Saga | Dennis 'D-Love' Coles | 30 episodes |
| 2024 | Blue Bloods | Fence | 3 episodes |
| 2025 | Godfather of Harlem | Maurice | 7 episodes |
| 2026 | The Terror: Devil in Silver | Mr. Mack's Son | Episodes; Disturbed, Vermillion |