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Blu Mankuma

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Blu Mankuma
Adam and Eden fell in love as teens despite the fact that they live on twinned worlds with gravities that pull in opposite directions. Ten years after a forced separation, Adam sets out on a dangerous quest to reconnect with his love.
Play trailer2:30
Upside Down (2012)
8 Videos
31 Photos
A native of Seattle, Washington, Mankuma made Vancouver his home during the turbulent years of the Vietnam war. This unique actor with an easy grace on film despite his commanding six foot, 230 lb. girth, quickly established a following among producers and directors, building an impressive resume of film, television and theatre credits, and becoming one of Canada's busiest actors.

Blu Mankuma is also an avid musician, singer, songwriter and stage actor, who has provided voiceovers for radio and appeared in numerous television commercials. He and his family, including sons Rene and Cusee, reside in Vancouver.
BornJuly 5, 1948
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Photos31

Blu Mankuma in The Storm (2010)
Lizzy Caplan and Blu Mankuma in The Last Rites of Ransom Pride (2010)
Lizzy Caplan and Blu Mankuma in The Last Rites of Ransom Pride (2010)
Blu Mankuma in Huckleberry Finn and His Friends (1979)
Blu Mankuma in Mermaid (2000)
David Duchovny and Blu Mankuma in The X Files (1993)
David Duchovny and Blu Mankuma in The X Files (1993)
David Duchovny and Blu Mankuma in The X Files (1993)
Blu Mankuma in The X Files (1993)
Eric Keenleyside and Blu Mankuma in Supernatural (2005)
Blu Mankuma, Lisa Ryder, and Geraint Wyn Davies in Forever Knight (1992)
Blu Mankuma, Lisa Ryder, and Geraint Wyn Davies in Forever Knight (1992)

Known for:

Osric Chau in 2012 (2009)
2012
5.8
  • Harry Helmsley
  • 2009
Kris Kristofferson and Lizzy Caplan in The Last Rites of Ransom Pride (2010)
The Last Rites of Ransom Pride
4.1
  • Sergeant
  • 2010
Kirsten Dunst and Jim Sturgess in Upside Down (2012)
Upside Down
6.3
  • Albert
  • 2012
Robin Williams in The Final Cut (2004)
The Final Cut
6.1
  • Zoe Tech Representative
  • 2004

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  • Brooklyn Letexier-Hart and Sera-Lys McArthur in Broken Angel (2023)
    Broken Angel
    • Sam
    • 2023
  • Aleks Paunovic, Blu Mankuma, Bill Marchant, Tony Dean Smith, Jason Simpson, Adrian Glynn McMorran, Magda Apanowicz, Matthew Rogers, Byron Kopman, Ryan W. Smith, Jenn MacLean-Angus, Drummond Macdougall, Kimi Alexander, HlfÅs, and Jaden Oehr in Volition (2019)
    Volition
    • Mick
    • 2019
  • Gordon Stanfield, Vicky Huang, and Blake Sebastian in Havana Hustle (2017)
    Havana Hustle
    • El Leon
    • Short
    • 2017
  • Hustle vs. Heartache
    • Heartache
    • 2016
  • The Arrangement (2015)
    The Arrangement
    • Gregory Harris
    • 2015
  • Bad City (2014)
    Bad City
    • L. Donald Bramante
    • 2014
  • Bedbugs: A Musical Love Story (2014)
    Bedbugs: A Musical Love Story
    • Harry The Mailman
    • Short
    • 2014
  • Delete (2013)
    Delete
    • General Cassius Giles
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2013
  • The League of Super Evil (2009)
    The League of Super Evil
    • General Sergeant
    • Citizen
    • Boat (voice) ...
    • TV Series
    • 2009–2012
  • Kirsten Dunst and Jim Sturgess in Upside Down (2012)
    Upside Down
    • Albert
    • 2012
  • Girl in Progress (2012)
    Girl in Progress
    • Principal
    • 2012
  • Sam Neill, Jorge Garcia, and Sarah Jones in Alcatraz (2012)
    Alcatraz
    • Elmore (Pianist)
    • TV Series
    • 2012
  • I Shoot UBCP
    • Principal Whitney
    • Video
    • 2012
  • Anna Torv in Fringe (2008)
    Fringe
    • Stephen Farnsworth
    • TV Series
    • 2012
  • "Jake & Jasper: A Ferret Tale"
    Jake and Jasper: A Ferret Tale
    • Principal Whitney
    • Short
    • 2011

Soundtrack

  • My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (2010)
    My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic
    • performer: "Evil Enchantress song"
    • TV Series
    • 2010

Videos9

Theatrical Version
Trailer 2:30
Theatrical Version
Fierce People
Trailer 2:18
Fierce People
Fathers & Sons
Trailer 1:53
Fathers & Sons
The Final Storm
Trailer 1:57
The Final Storm
At Jesus Side
Trailer 1:31
At Jesus Side
The Last Rites of Ransom Pride
Trailer 1:43
The Last Rites of Ransom Pride
Robocop Trilogy
Trailer 0:56
Robocop Trilogy
Premonition (1999)
Trailer 1:09
Premonition (1999)
Connors' War
Trailer 0:41
Connors' War

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  • Alternative names
    • Blu Mancuma
  • Height
    • 6′ (1.83 m)
  • Born
    • July 5, 1948
    • Seattle, Washington, USA
  • Children
      Cusse Mankuma
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    • 1 Interview

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    He made guest appearances on all three of the longest running North American science fiction series: The X Files (1993), Stargate SG-1 (1997) and Smallville (2001), as well as on Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda (2000).
  • Quotes
    [on '21 Jump Street', the TV series] In the pilot, I fought with the lead character. After we shot the scenes, we had to re-shoot everything because they recast the lead actor and brought in Johnny Depp. I remember it well because I got to say, 'Get him off me. I feel like a child molester'.
  • Trademarks
      Rich, cavernous voice and placid demeanor

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