Hold-Up Man — Coming to America Character Profile

About Hold-Up Man

Street criminal who attempts to rob Akeem and Semmi.

Hold-Up Man — Character Profile

Alignment

Villain

Species

Human

Abilities

Street intimidation, Quick aggression, Opportunism

• Strength: 6/10
• Intelligence: 4/10
• Charisma: 3/10
• Morality: 2/10
• Influence: 2/10

Character Facts

Played by

Samuel L. Jackson

Appears in

Coming to America (1988)

Role

Minor

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• Oha (Paul Bates)
• King Jaffe Joffer (James Earl Jones)
• Colonel Izzi (Calvin Lockhart)
• Basketball Game Vendor (Vondie Curtis-Hall)
• Boy Getting Haircut (Cuba Gooding Jr.)
• Rose Bearer #3 (Garcelle Beauvais)
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