Tony Cox
ActingAbout Tony Cox
Tony Cox (born March 31, 1958) is an American actor known for his performances in Bad Santa, Me, Myself and Irene, Date Movie, Epic Movie and Disaster Movie. He is also known for his work in George Lucas's Willow, as an Ewok in Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi and as The Preacher in Tim Burton's Beetlejuice. Cox also appeared in the music videos "Just Lose It" by Eminem and "From tha Chuuuch to da Palace" by Snoop Dogg.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Tony Cox 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: Comedy
The majority of Tony Cox's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 34% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Tony Cox remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Miss Famous, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Tony Cox Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Tony Cox's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Tony Cox.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Bad Santa 2 | Marcus Skidmore | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Hollywood Shorties | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Miss Famous | Mr. Chubs | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Heyday of the Insensitive Bastards | Mr. Chubb | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Strange Magic | Plum Elf (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | A Fairly Odd Christmas | Elmer | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | White T | Head Bouncer | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Oz the Great and Powerful | Knuck | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Partysaurus Rex | Chuck E. Duck (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Guns, Girls and Gambling | Little person Elvis | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Warrior's Way | Eight-Ball | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Meet Monica Velour | Petting Zoo Club Owner | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | ‘Friday’ Straight Up | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Hustle | Biggman | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Uncle P | Little Doctor | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Date Movie | Hitch | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Back By Midnight | Smitty | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | I Accidentally Domed Your Son | J Rob/Lonnie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Hebrew Hammer | Jamal | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Bad Santa | Marcus | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Fantasticks | His Assistant | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Me, Myself & Irene | Shonte | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Spoiler | Massage Client | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Friday | Mr. Parker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Blankman | Midget Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Leprechaun 2 | African-American Leprechaun | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Silence of the Hams | Dwarf Guard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Dark Backward | Human Xylophone | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey | Station (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Spaced Invaders | Pez | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Rockula | Big Al | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | I'm Gonna Git You Sucka | Wayne Evans | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Bird | Pee Wee Marquette | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Willow | Vohnkar Warrior | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Beetlejuice | Preacher | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Retribution | Hotel Resident | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Spaceballs | Dink | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Captain EO | Hooter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Making of Captain EO | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Invaders from Mars | Drone | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Ewoks: The Battle for Endor | Widdle Warrick | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Puss in Boots | Herald | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Beaver Gets a Boner | Leroy | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Ewok Adventure | Widdle Warrick | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | Bubba | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Return of the Jedi | Ewok Wicket's younger brother Widdle | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Jekyll and Hyde... Together Again | Lawn Jockey #1 | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Under the Rainbow | Hotel Rainbow Guest | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Nice Dreams | Midget Nut | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype | Bad William | Flop | Similar → |
Tony Cox - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Tony Cox?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tony Cox is "Miss Famous" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Tony Cox acted in?
Tony Cox has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Tony Cox?
Other notable films include "‘Friday’ Straight Up", "Return of the Jedi", and "I Accidentally Domed Your Son".