Tan tribal warrior outfit with horned hat, cowrie-shell bordered shoulder sash, and flared sleeves. Actor: Years active: 1984–present: Spouse(s) Cassandra Wilson (m. 2000) Isaach or Isaac de Bankolé (born 12 August 1957) is an Ivorian-French-American actor. Lip plate is prosthetic that took hours to put on every day. Coronation Outfit. The River Tribe is Nakia’s tribe. LATEST FEATURED FITNESS & WELLBEING VIDEO Subscribe To RiverTribe Get exclusive insights on Business, inspirational local stories and thought-provoking interviews from Richmond's top influencers directly to your mailbox when you subscribe for FREE. The Elder wears a lip plate and ear gauges. Isaach De Bankolé, Actor: Casino Royale. Isaach De Bankolé portrayed River Tribe Elder in Black Panther.

Most recently, he has appeared in the films Black Panther (2018) and Shaft (2019). He has a degree in acting from Cours Simon and a Masters in Mathematics from the Universite de Paris. Early life and education.

He was discovered on the streets of Paris while studying to be an airline pilot. Isaach De Bankolé, César Award-winning actor, was born on the Ivory Coast. The River Tribe Elder is the leader of the River Tribe and a member of the Wakandan Tribal Council. His grandparents are from Nigeria. Trivia Isaach De Bankolé previously worked with Forest Whitaker in Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai., Isaach De Bankolé previously worked with Danai Gurira in Mother of George. De Bankolé was born in Abidjan, to Yoruba parents from Benin.