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Israel Idonije

Acting Born Nov 17, 1980 Lagos, Nigeria 7 credits
7
Total Credits
2015–2025
11 Years Career Span
2
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Israel Idonije works in acting. Born November 17, 1980 in Lagos, Nigeria. Archytele tracks 7 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Empire

as Courtney
Film

Pools

as Izzy the Homeowner

Frequent co-stars

Odessa A'zion 1 shared title
Ariel Winter 1 shared title
Mason Gooding 1 shared title
Michael Vlamis 1 shared title
Francesca Noel 1 shared title
Tyler Alvarez 1 shared title
Suzanne Cryer 1 shared title
Raymond Fox 1 shared title
Lucinda Johnston 1 shared title
Joe Angelo Menconi 1 shared title

Career timeline

PoolsOxy Morons
North of the 10
Christmas...Again?!
Beats
Empire

Full Filmography

7 titles
  • Empire (2015) as Courtney
  • Christmas...Again?! (2021) as Israel Idonije
  • Pools (2025) as Izzy the Homeowner
  • Beats (2019) as Big Ass Dad
  • North of the 10 (2022) as Security Guard
  • Oxy Morons (2025) as Chubby Suit
  • Blood on the Ice

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Israel Idonije best known for?

Israel Idonije is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Empire (2015), Pools (2025).

When and where was Israel Idonije born?

Israel Idonije was born on November 17, 1980 in Lagos, Nigeria.

How many credits does Israel Idonije have?

Israel Idonije has accumulated over 7 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2015 to 2025.

What is Israel Idonije's background in cinema and television?

Israel Idonije OM (born November 17, 1980) is a retired Nigerian-Canadian defensive end in the National Football League and actor. Idonije was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Cleveland Browns out of the University of Manitoba.

Israel Idonije by the numbers

7credits
6films
1TV series
2015–2025active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • Empire (2015) as Courtney — aged about 34
  • Pools (2025) as Izzy the Homeowner — aged about 44

Full filmography (7) Born on November 17

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