David Ajala

Acting

Biography

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).

Filmography 37

Movies (20)

The Woman in Cabin 10
2025
Ben Morgan
Daylight Rules
2022
Frank
Italian Studies
2022
Ade
Grace Under Pressure
2019
The Burglar
Support
2017
Chris
Brotherhood
2016
Detective Desmond 'BUDS' Lynch
Kill Command
2016
Drifter
Jupiter Ascending
2015
Ibis
Emulsion
2014
Jeff
Starred Up
2014
Tyrone
Breakthrough
2013
Henry
Fast & Furious 6
2013
Ivory
Offender
2012
Kelvin
Illegal Activity
2012
Edward
Payback Season
2012
Baron
One Day
2011
Floor Manager
National Theatre Live: Nation
2010
Milo
Hamlet
2009
Reynaldo / Dumbshow Poisoner
The Dark Knight
2008
Bounty Hunter
Adulthood
2008
Desmond

Shows (17)

Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue
2025
Zack Ellis
The Jetty
2024
Casey
The D-Con Chamber
2024
Self
Star Trek Day
2020
Self
The Ready Room
2019
Self
Nightflyers
2018
Roy Eris
Star Trek: Discovery
2017
Cleveland 'Book' Booker
Falling Water
2016
Burton
Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands
2016
Rate
Supergirl
2015
Manchester Black
Black Box
2014
Will Van Renseller
Black Mirror
2011
Jeff Carter
Death in Paradise
2011
Louis Nelson
Misfits
2009
Private Investigator
Doctor Who
2005
Peter
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
Theo Walker
Law & Order
1990
Theo Walker