Chuck D - Actor Profile

Chuck D

Acting
Freshness: Jan 19, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 1, 1960
Birth Place: Roosevelt, Long Island, New York, USA

About Chuck D

Carlton Douglas Ridenhour, better known by his stage name Chuck D, is an American rapper, author, and producer. He helped create politically and socially conscious rap music in the mid-1980s as the leader of the rap group Public Enemy.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Chuck D reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Chuck D's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 70% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Chuck D remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Public Enemy - Burn Hollywood Burn feat. Ice Cube and Big Daddy Kane, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Chuck D Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Chuck D's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Chuck D.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2023 A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop Self Super Hit Similar →
2023 Cover Your Ears Self Average Similar →
2022 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Self Super Hit Similar →
2022 Nothing Compares Self Super Hit Similar →
2021 Mr. Nelson on the North Side Self Hit Similar →
2021 Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage Self (archive footage) Average Similar →
2021 Oscar Micheaux: The Superhero of Black Filmmaking Self Average Similar →
2020 American Rapstar Self [Archive] Hit Similar →
2020 Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert Self Hit Similar →
2019 Hidden Colors 5: The Art of Black Warfare Self Average Similar →
2019 Grass Is Greener Self Hit Similar →
2018 The King Self Average Similar →
2018 Survivor's Guide to Prison Self Average Similar →
2018 System Shock self Hit Similar →
2017 G-Funk Self Hit Similar →
2015 All Things Must Pass Self Hit Similar →
2015 Public Enemy - Live From Metropolis Studios Himself Super Hit Similar →
2015 Hustlers Convention Self Average Similar →
2014 James Brown - The Man, The Music & The Message Self Super Hit Similar →
2014 All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2014 Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown Self Hit Similar →
2014 Ali vs Stevenson: The Greatest Fight That Never Was Narrator Average Similar →
2013 The Doctor Narrator (voice) Average Similar →
2013 Rebels Without a Pause: The Induction Celebration of Public Enemy Self Average Similar →
2012 Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap Self Hit Similar →
2012 Founding Fathers (The True Origins of Hip Hop) - Super Hit Similar →
2011 Public Enemy: Prophets Of Rage Himself Hit Similar →
2011 Prince: A Purple Reign Self Super Hit Similar →
2011 Planet Rock: The Story of Hip-Hop and the Crack Generation Self Hit Similar →
2011 The Weird World of Blowfly Self Super Hit Similar →
2011 The (R)evolution of Immortal Technique Self Hit Similar →
2011 The Fab Five Self Super Hit Similar →
2010 Straight Outta L.A. Self Average Similar →
2009 Do the Right Thing: 20 Years Later Self Hit Similar →
2009 Copyright Criminals Himself Hit Similar →
2009 The Black Candle Self Average Similar →
2007 Once Upon a Time in New York: the Birth of Hip Hop, Disco and Punk Self Super Hit Similar →
2006 Fuck Self Average Similar →
2006 Rock the Bells Himself Hit Similar →
2005 Left of the Dial Self Super Hit Similar →
2005 The Harlem Globetrotters: The Team That Changed the World Self - Narrator Super Hit Similar →
2004 Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie Malcolm Y Average Similar →
2004 Lightning in a Bottle Self Hit Similar →
2003 James Brown: Soul Survivor - Super Hit Similar →
2003 Godfathers and Sons Self Super Hit Similar →
2003 Beef Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
1998 Jackie Chan: My Story Self - Rapper Average Similar →
1995 Rap: Looking for the Perfect Beat - Hit Similar →
1990 Public Enemy - Burn Hollywood Burn feat. Ice Cube and Big Daddy Kane - Super Hit Similar →

Chuck D - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Chuck D?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Chuck D is "Public Enemy - Burn Hollywood Burn feat. Ice Cube and Big Daddy Kane" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Chuck D acted in?

Chuck D has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Chuck D?

Other notable films include "Public Enemy - Live From Metropolis Studios", "Founding Fathers (The True Origins of Hip Hop)", and "A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop".