- Still considers himself British, despite having lived in America since his late teens.
- Went to stunt-driving school to prepare for his role in Gone in 60 Seconds (2000).
- The son of Jamaican parents (his mother was a nurse; his father held various jobs), Lindo was inspired to act after seeing the production of William Shakespeare's "The Taming of The Shrew" on PBS television.
- Took an 8-day tour of South Africa with Danny Glover, Alfre Woodard, Angela Bassett and Alexandra Paul to urge Black people there to participate in that country's first fully democratic national election in 1994.
- Before being able to fully support himself as an actor, he worked a variety of jobs that ranged from busing tables, driving cabs, and selling pesticides over the phone.
- Received his Bachelor's degree in Cinema from San Francisco State University (2004).
- His surname means "pretty" in Portuguese.
- Graduated from the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, California (1979).
- Was nominated for Broadway's 1988 Tony Award as Best Actor (Featured Role - Play) for August Wilson's "Joe Turner's Come and Gone".
- As a teenager, he and his mother moved to Toronto, Ontario, Canada. When he was age 16, they moved to San Francisco, California.
- Currently resides in Oakland, California.
- Is a huge fan of the London-based football (soccer) team Arsenal.
- Has one son: Damiri Lindo.
- Received a masters degree from NYU.
- Has played two characters named Isaac: Isaac Stubbs in Beauty and the Beast (1987) and, most noticeably, Isaak O'Day in Romeo Must Die (2000).
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