Mateo — In America Character Profile

Mateo - In America

About Mateo

A reclusive Nigerian artist and photographer living in the same Hell's Kitchen tenement. He is dying of AIDS and forms a bond with the Sullivan family. After falling down the stairs and receiving CPR from Christy, he passes away. Posthumously, his unspent trust fund covers the family's massive hospital bills, profoundly impacting their survival.

Character Facts

Played by
Djimon Hounsou
Appears in
In America (2003)
Role
Supporting

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