Too $hort - Actor Profile

Too $hort

Acting
Freshness: Jan 19, 2026
29Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 28, 1966
Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, USA

About Too $hort

Todd Anthony Shaw better known by the stage name Too Short (stylized as Too $hort), is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. He is best known for his hit songs like "The Ghetto" and "Blow the Whistle" and "Ain't Nothing Like Pimpin'". Too Short is one of the very few musicians to have been able to collaborate with both 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G. during the height of their careers when the rappers engaged in a protracted feud. Too Short is credited as being one of the pioneer rappers of West Coast hip hop. His rap lyrics are primarily about pimping, drug use, and promiscuity.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Too $hort reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 29 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Too $hort'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 34% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Too $hort remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Ghetto Physics: Will the Real Pimps and Hos Please Stand Up?, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Too $hort Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Too $hort's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Too $hort.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Freaky Tales Narrator / The Guy's Partner Average Similar →
2024 Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told Self - Rapper/Legendary Game Spitter Average Similar →
2023 A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop Self Super Hit Similar →
2023 The Crossover: 50 Years of Hip Hop and Sports Self Flop Similar →
2022 The DOC - Flop Similar →
2020 It's Yours: A Film on Hip-Hop and the Internet Self Flop Similar →
2017 G-Funk Self Hit Similar →
2016 School of Rickey Self Flop Similar →
2015 Mac Dre: Legend of the Bay Self - Interviewee Super Hit Similar →
2014 Stop Pepper Palmer Self Flop Similar →
2013 Lady Gaga: iTunes Festival 2013 Self Super Hit Similar →
2011 Planet Rock: The Story of Hip-Hop and the Crack Generation Self Hit Similar →
2011 Beats Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest Self Hit Similar →
2010 Ghetto Physics: Will the Real Pimps and Hos Please Stand Up? - Super Hit Similar →
2009 Townbiz Himself Flop Similar →
2009 Porndogs: The Adventures of Sadie Bosco Flop Similar →
2009 West Coast Theory - Flop Similar →
2009 DJ SWB Volume 6 | This Is How We Do Self Hit Similar →
2008 Ghostride the Whip: The Hyphy Movement Himself Flop Similar →
2007 Gangsta Rap: The Glockumentary Himself Flop Similar →
2006 Sydewayz: Vol 2 (Get Hyphy) Himself Flop Similar →
2003 2PAC 4Ever Himself Flop Similar →
2000 American Pimp Too $hort Average Similar →
1997 Rhyme & Reason Self Hit Similar →
1993 Menace II Society Lew-Loc Super Hit Similar →
1992 Too Short: Shorty the Pimp at the Players Ball - Flop Similar →
1991 Rap's Most Wanted Self Flop Similar →
N/A Too $hort "Uncensored" Himself Flop Similar →
N/A Breaking Out: The Alcatraz Concert - Flop Similar →

Too $hort - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Too $hort?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Too $hort is "Ghetto Physics: Will the Real Pimps and Hos Please Stand Up?" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Too $hort acted in?

Too $hort has been featured in at least 29 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Too $hort?

Other notable films include "A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop", "Mac Dre: Legend of the Bay", and "Lady Gaga: iTunes Festival 2013".