KRS-One - Actor Profile

KRS-One

Acting
Freshness: Jan 20, 2026
28Total Films
8.2 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 20, 1965
Birth Place: Brooklyn, New York, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of KRS-One reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 28 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of KRS-One'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 43% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), KRS-One remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best KRS-One Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from KRS-One's career based on audience ratings.

★8.2
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2022) movie poster
★8.2

2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony — The 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony take place on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Microsoft Theate

2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2022•Music
★8.0
Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives (2015) movie poster
★8.0

Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives — Exploring the social impact of what The Source Magazine in 1998 voted, "The Best Hip Hop Radio Show Of All-Time." The do

Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives

2015•Documentary
★8.0
Rhyme and Punishment (2011) movie poster
★8.0

Rhyme and Punishment — The gritty elements of urban crime and violence have always had an influence on hip hop culture and rap music. More and

Rhyme and Punishment

2011•Documentary
★8.0
Soundz of Spirit (2005) movie poster
★8.0

Soundz of Spirit — Award winning documentary by Joslyn Rose Lyons exploring the relationship between spiritual connection and the creative

Soundz of Spirit

2005•Documentary
★7.5
NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell (2007) movie poster
★7.5

NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell — New York City, 1977 - It was a time when the city had fallen into decay, with too few jobs, money, police, schools, and

NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell

2007•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of KRS-One.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Hip-Hop and the White House - Average Similar →
2022 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2022 Mixtape Self Flop Similar →
2021 Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell Self - Hip-Hop Artist (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2015 Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives - Super Hit Similar →
2013 Jamel Shabazz Street Photographer Self Average Similar →
2012 Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap Self Hit Similar →
2012 Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ Self Flop Similar →
2011 Rhyme and Punishment Self Super Hit Similar →
2009 Good Hair Self Hit Similar →
2009 The Obama Deception Self Average Similar →
2007 NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell Self Super Hit Similar →
2007 Bomb It Himself Hit Similar →
2005 Soundz of Spirit Self Super Hit Similar →
2005 The MC: Why We Do It Self Flop Similar →
2004 5 Sides of a Coin Himself Flop Similar →
2004 Female American Rap Stars - Flop Similar →
2003 Beef Self Hit Similar →
2003 Hip Hop: A Tale from the Hood KRS-One Flop Similar →
2000 Boricua's Bond - Flop Similar →
1999 Cope 2 Kings Destroy Himself Flop Similar →
1997 Subway Stories Vendor (segment "Subway Car from Hell") Average Similar →
1997 Rhyme & Reason Self Hit Similar →
1995 Rap: Looking for the Perfect Beat - Hit Similar →
1993 Who's the Man? Rashid Flop Similar →
1990 Slammin' Rap Video Magazine Vol. 1 Self Flop Similar →
N/A Paragraphs I Manifest Self Flop Similar →
N/A Tibetan Freedom Concert - Flop Similar →

KRS-One - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of KRS-One?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring KRS-One is "2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony" with a rating of 8.2/10.

How many movies has KRS-One acted in?

KRS-One has been featured in at least 28 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by KRS-One?

Other notable films include "Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives", "Rhyme and Punishment", and "Soundz of Spirit".