Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, 1986
Actors · July 15, 1986
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is 39 years old, born July 15, 1986 in United States · Cancer.
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About
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II became a household name playing Black Manta in Aquaman (2018) and its 2023 sequel, but his Emmy-winning turn as Cal Abar / Doctor Manhattan in HBO's Watchmen (2019) proved his range. Born July 15, 1986, in the US, the actor has since anchored prestige projects from The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020) to The Matrix Resurrections (2021) and earned a Tony nomination for his Broadway debut in Topdog/Underdog. Cancer sun, life path 1—natural leader energy.
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Biography
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II broke through as an actor playing the DC Comics villain Black Manta in Aquaman (2018), reprising the role in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023). His breakthrough dramatic turn came as Bobby Seale in Netflix's The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020), a role that signaled depth beyond franchise blockbusters. In 2019, he won a Primetime Emmy Award for his portrayal of Cal Abar / Doctor Manhattan in the HBO limited series Watchmen, cementing his status as a prestige-television player. He followed with Keanu Reeves in The Matrix Resurrections (2021) and logged guest arcs on The Handmaid's Tale (2018) and Black Mirror (2019). On stage, he made his Broadway debut in Suzan-Lori Parks's Topdog/Underdog, earning a Tony nomination for Best Leading Actor in a Play. More recently, he joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Simon Williams / Wonder Man in the Disney+ series Wonder Man (2026–present). Born July 15, 1986, in the US, Abdul-Mateen II is a Cancer, a sign known for emotional intelligence and protective instinct—traits that have served him well in roles ranging from villains to heroes. As an actor, his work spans film, television, and theatre, with particular success in prestige drama and blockbuster franchises. His life path number of 1 suggests a pioneering instinct, fitting for someone who has carved a niche across multiple entertainment mediums.
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Trivia
- Won a Primetime Emmy Award for his role as Cal Abar / Doctor Manhattan in HBO's Watchmen (2019).
- Received a Tony Award nomination for Best Leading Actor in a Play for his Broadway debut in Suzan-Lori Parks's Topdog/Underdog.
- Played Bobby Seale in Netflix's The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020), a legal drama about the Chicago Seven trial.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
- Jean-Carl BoucherDog · 1994
- Connor JessupDog · 1994
- Mayuko FukudaDog · 1994
- Abbey HoesDog · 1994
CHALLENGING
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Robbie Ure
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Frequently asked
- How old is Yahya Abdul-Mateen II?
- Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is 39 years old (born July 15, 1986).
- When is Yahya Abdul-Mateen II's birthday?
- Yahya Abdul-Mateen II was born on July 15, 1986.
- What is Yahya Abdul-Mateen II's zodiac sign?
- Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is a Cancer, born July 15, 1986.
- What is Yahya Abdul-Mateen II's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Yahya Abdul-Mateen II was born in 1986, the year of the Fire Tiger.
- Where is Yahya Abdul-Mateen II from?
- Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is from United States.
- What does Yahya Abdul-Mateen II do?
- Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is a actor.
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