Actor

Israel Idonije

November 17, 1980 · Lagos, Nigeria

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.

Notable work

7.1
Empire (2015)
as Courtney

Often works with

Ta'Rhonda Jones
2 titles together
Empire, North of the 10

Full filmography · 6

Oxy Morons
as Chubby Suit
2025
Pools
as Izzy the Homeowner
2025
North of the 10
as Security Guard
2022
Christmas...Again?!
as Israel Idonije
20216.5
Beats
as Big Ass Dad
20196.6