David Ajala

Acting

David Ajala

Born May 21, 1986Hackney, London, England, UK37 credits

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).

Known For

Filmography

The Woman in Cabin 10
2025The Woman in Cabin 10
as Ben MorganMovie
The Jetty
2024The Jetty
as CaseyTV
Daylight Rules
2022Daylight Rules
as FrankMovie
Grace Under Pressure
2019Grace Under Pressure
as The BurglarMovie
Nightflyers
2018Nightflyers
as Roy ErisTV
Star Trek: Discovery
2017Star Trek: Discovery
as Cleveland 'Book' BookerTV
S
2017Support
as ChrisMovie
Brotherhood
2016Brotherhood
as Detective Desmond 'BUDS' LynchMovie
Kill Command
2016Kill Command
as DrifterMovie
Supergirl
2015Supergirl
as Manchester BlackTV
Emulsion
2014Emulsion
as JeffMovie
Black Box
2014Black Box
as Will Van RensellerTV
Starred Up
2014Starred Up
as TyroneMovie
Breakthrough
2013Breakthrough
as HenryMovie
Offender
2012Offender
as KelvinMovie
I
2012Illegal Activity
as EdwardMovie
Payback Season
2012Payback Season
as BaronMovie
Black Mirror
2011Black Mirror
as Jeff CarterTV
Death in Paradise
2011Death in Paradise
as Louis NelsonTV
One Day
2011One Day
as Floor ManagerMovie
Hamlet
2009Hamlet
as Reynaldo / Dumbshow PoisonerMovie
Misfits
2009Misfits
as Private InvestigatorTV
The Dark Knight
2008The Dark Knight
as Bounty HunterMovie
Adulthood
2008Adulthood
as DesmondMovie
Doctor Who
2005Doctor Who
as PeterTV
Law & Order
1990Law & Order
as Theo WalkerTV