David Ajala
Acting

David Ajala

Born 1986-05-21 · Hackney, London, England, UK

David Ajala (born 21 May 1986) is a British actor. He is known for his roles as Manchester Black in Supergirl (2018–2019), Captain Roy Eris in Nightflyers (2018), and Cleveland "Book" Booker in Star Trek: Discovery (2020–present).

ActorCast

Known for

Star Trek: Discovery★ 7.1Viewing moment
Star Trek: Discovery
2017 · Series
The Dark Knight★ 8.5Viewing moment
The Dark Knight
2008
Jupiter Ascending★ 5.4Viewing moment
Jupiter Ascending
2015
One Day★ 7.4Viewing moment
One Day
2011
Kill Command★ 5.6Viewing moment
Kill Command
2016
Starred Up★ 7.1Viewing moment
Starred Up
2014
Brotherhood★ 6Viewing moment
Brotherhood
2016
Offender★ 7Viewing moment
Offender
2012
Fast & Furious 6★ 6.8Viewing moment
Fast & Furious 6
2013
Italian Studies★ 5.3Viewing moment
Italian Studies
2022
Adulthood★ 6.1Viewing moment
Adulthood
2008
Hamlet★ 7.2Viewing moment
Hamlet
2009
The Woman in Cabin 10★ 6.2Viewing moment
The Woman in Cabin 10
2025
Nightflyers★ 5.7Viewing moment
Nightflyers
2018 · Series
Payback Season★ 3.8Viewing moment
Payback Season
2012
Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue★ 6.4Viewing moment
Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue
2025 · Series
Falling Water★ 6.4Viewing moment
Falling Water
2016 · Series
Black Box★ 6.4Viewing moment
Black Box
2014 · Series
The Jetty★ 6.6Viewing moment
The Jetty
2024 · Series
Emulsion★ 7Viewing moment
Emulsion
2014
Breakthrough★ 8Viewing moment
Breakthrough
2013
Grace Under PressureViewing moment
Grace Under Pressure
2019
Daylight Rules★ 7Viewing moment
Daylight Rules
2022
Star Trek Day★ 4.2Viewing moment
Star Trek Day
2020 · Series
National Theatre Live: Nation★ 10Viewing moment
National Theatre Live: Nation
2010

Frequent collaborators

Vanessa KirbyVanessa KirbyClara PagetClara PagetAdam DeaconAdam DeaconThure LindhardtThure LindhardtSonequa Martin-GreenSonequa Martin-GreenJacob AndersonJacob AndersonAlex KurtzmanAlex KurtzmanBentley KaluBentley Kalu