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Johnny Sekka

Johnny Sekka

Actor · Died September 14, 2006, aged 72 · Dakar, Senegal

Johnny Sekka (born Lamine Secka, 21 July 1934 – 14 September 2006) was a Senegalese actor. During the Second World War he found employment as an interpreter at an American air base in Dakar. He then worked on the docks. When he was 20, he stowed away on a ship to Marseille, France, and lived for three years in Paris. He arrived in London, England in 1952, and served for two years in the Royal Air Force, where he first received the nickname "Johnny", but then Bermudian actor Earl Cameron persuaded him to become an actor, and he attended RADA. He became a stagehand at the Royal Court Theatre, and appeared on stage in various plays from 1958.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
July 21, 1934
Died
September 14, 2006 (aged 72)
From
Dakar, Senegal
Works as
Actor
Titles
15 on Motif · 39 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Up 31% in 30 days

What are Johnny Sekka's films like?

Across their 8 Motif titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Society.

Genres

Action2 titlesTypical Motif score: 50th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Crime2 titlesTypical Motif score: 59th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Motif score: 46th percentile
: browse their Drama movies

Their Motif films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Motif score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
32%
Society
30%
Power
18%
Bonds
9%
Self
7%
Survival
4%
Class3 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFaith2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this themePrejudice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 8 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 2 · Serious 2 · Dark 4

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 5 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 1 · Charged 3 · Intense 4

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 3 · Shifting 4 · Whiplash 1

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 5 · Some laughs 3 · Funny 0

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 3 · Even-paced 5 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 3 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 1

Open-ended: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their open-ended movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

A split, not a type: Resolved 4 · Open-ended 3 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

4 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 2 of 4 analyzed roles.

Ally
2 of 4
Threshold guardian
1 of 4
Shapeshifter
1 of 4

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
6
Melancholic
5
Warm
3
Dread
2
Contemplative
1
Other
4

How their films linger

Thought-provoking5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy1
  • Bittersweet3
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous3

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Johnny Sekka's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 9 of their 15 Motif titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (7).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Johnny Sekka's titles on Motif; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Motif score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

39 credits, 15 with a Motif page.

  • Babylon 5: The Gathering (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1993)

    as Dr. Benjamin Kyle

  • The Gifted (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1993)

    as King

  • Passion and Paradise(1989)

    as Alfred Adderly

    Motif score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Fever Pitch (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1985)

    as Chocolate

  • Master of the Game (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 9 episodes · as Banda

  • Tales of the Gold Monkey (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Hanky Panky(1982)

    as Lacey

    Motif score: 25th percentile of all films

  • Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen(1981)

    as Stefan

    Motif score: 6th percentile of all films

  • Ashanti(1979)

    as Captain Bradford

    Motif score: 20th percentile of all films

  • Roots: The Next Generations(1979)

    Show 1 episode · as Ebou Manga

    Motif score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • The African Queen (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1977)

    as Jogana

  • The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1977)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • The Message(1976)

    as Bilal

    Motif score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Uptown Saturday Night(1974)

    as Geechie's Henchman

    Motif score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Visit to a Chief's Son(1974)

    as Nemolok

    Motif score: 43rd percentile of all films

  • Good Times(1974)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

    Motif score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • A Warm December (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1973)

    as Dr. Joseph Myomo

  • Charley-One-Eye(1973)

    as Bob

    Motif score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Reou-Takh (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1972)

    as Tetja Bulan

  • Things Fall Apart (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1971)

    as Obi Okonkwo

  • Blood Suckers (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1971)

    as Bob Kirby

  • Plays of Today (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1969)

    Show 1 episode · as The Chief

  • The Southern Star (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1969)

    as Matakit

  • The Last Safari (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1967)

    as Jama

  • Sleeping Dog (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1967)

    as Claud

  • Khartoum(1966)

    as Khaleel

    Motif score: 74th percentile of all films

  • Gideon's Way (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as Chay

  • The Wednesday Play (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1964)

    Show 1 episode · as Claud

  • East of Sudan (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1964)

    as Kimrasi

  • Woman of Straw(1964)

    as Thomas

    Motif score: 67th percentile of all films

  • The Human Jungle (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1963)

    Show 1 episode · as Alvar

  • Young and Willing(1962)

    as Reggie

    Motif score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Studio 4 (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1962)

    Show 1 episode · as Moses

  • Flame in the Streets(1961)

    as Peter Lincoln

    Motif score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • Drama 61-67 (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1961)

    Show 1 episode · as Mallboy Dowling

  • The Avengers (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1961)

    Show 1 episode · as Col. Nsonga

  • Armchair Mystery Theatre (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1960)

    Show 1 episode · as Taylor

  • Around the World in 80 Days(1956)

    as Man Operating Hand Held Fan in Military Police Office

    Motif score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Armchair Theatre (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1956)

    Show 1 episode · as Sammy Oliver

Career shape

Star power in the 86th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 39 titles from 1956 to 1993; peak year 1975.

Biggest box office

Hanky Panky (1982)

$9.8M worldwide

Highest rated

The Message (1976)

Motif 97th

Film career

19561993

Peak 1975 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting39 of 39: 39 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Motif score62nd

By decade

1950s2 · acting1960s16 · acting1970s13 · acting1980s6 · acting1990s2 · acting

Billing

usually 7th · top billed in 0% of 8 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Motif score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on Motif, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Johnny Sekka's films land?

Their typical Motif film has a Motif score in the 50th percentile, the median of all 13; across their 8 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 50th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

50thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Approval · how many liked their films

62ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Reach · how many have seen their films

45thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Motif score across 15 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up3
  • 50th to 74th6
  • 25th to 49th4
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

9 of their 15 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Panned1
  • Crowd Pleaser9
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed4

Most divisive · actor

Passion and Paradise (1989)

60th percentile spread · 15% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

The Message (1976)

Motif 97th · 86% liked

Reviewers score the acting 73/100 in their films, across 7 reviewed titles; fans 80, detractors 47. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on Motif; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Motif score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their Motif titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Johnny Sekka work with?

People who share at least 2 of Johnny Sekka's Motif titles, grouped by what they did on them; Basil Dearden shares the most, 2.

Directors

Actors

Producers