Overview

• Sinbad suffered an ischemic stroke in October 2020 after a blood clot traveled from his heart to his brain and spent years in recovery before returning to acting.
• In his role as Benny, Sinbad appears alongside Taraji P. Henson’s character Janiyah in 'Straw,' a thriller that follows a single mother’s fight to care for her ill daughter.
• Director Tyler Perry praised Sinbad’s resilience at a June 3 New York City screening, saying the comedian “delivered” after a “really difficult” period.
• Sinbad’s recovery milestones include a virtual appearance in February 2024 and social media updates showing his progress relearning to walk.
• 'Straw' premieres on Netflix on June 6, marking Sinbad’s first screen role in nearly five years.