Bernard LaFayette Jr.

Acting

Freshness: Jan 30, 2026

5Total Films

7.6 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Bernard LaFayette Jr. reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 5 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Bernard LaFayette Jr.'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 40% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Bernard LaFayette Jr. remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Freedom Riders, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Bernard LaFayette Jr. Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Bernard LaFayette Jr.'s career based on audience ratings.

★7.6

★7.6

Freedom Riders: This is the story of more than four hundred Americans who participated in a bold and dangerous experiment designed to aw

Freedom Riders

2010•Documentary

★6.9

King in the Wilderness (2018) movie poster

★6.9

King in the Wilderness: A chronicle of the final chapters of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life, revealing a conflicted leader who faced an onsla

King in the Wilderness

2018•Documentary

★4.1

John Lewis: Good Trouble (2020) movie poster

★4.1

John Lewis: Good Trouble: The timely biopic focuses on John Lewis’ longstanding prominence as a civil rights champion and his continuing crusade f

John Lewis: Good Trouble

2020•Documentary

★0.0

Move When the Spirit Says Move: The Legacy of Dorothy Foreman Cotton (2023) movie poster

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Move When the Spirit Says Move: The Legacy of Dorothy Foreman Cotton: Dorothy Foreman Cotton was a bold and highly effective civil rights leader, who educated thousands about their citizensh

Move When the Spirit Says Move: The Legacy of Dorothy Foreman Cotton

2023

★0.0

When I Get Grown - Reflections of a Freedom Rider (2022) movie poster

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When I Get Grown - Reflections of a Freedom Rider: Trauma experienced by a seven-year-old sets him on a course to become a civil rights legend and change the course of a n

When I Get Grown - Reflections of a Freedom Rider

2022•Animation

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Bernard LaFayette Jr..

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2023	Move When the Spirit Says Move: The Legacy of Dorothy Foreman Cotton	Self	Flop	Similar →
2022	When I Get Grown - Reflections of a Freedom Rider	Himself	Flop	Similar →
2020	John Lewis: Good Trouble	Self	Flop	Similar →
2018	King in the Wilderness	Self	Hit	Similar →
2010	Freedom Riders	Self - Student, American Baptist Theological Seminary	Super Hit	Similar →

Bernard LaFayette Jr. - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Bernard LaFayette Jr.?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bernard LaFayette Jr. is "Freedom Riders" with a rating of 7.6/10.

How many movies has Bernard LaFayette Jr. acted in?

Bernard LaFayette Jr. has been featured in at least 5 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Bernard LaFayette Jr.?

Other notable films include "King in the Wilderness", "John Lewis: Good Trouble", and "Move When the Spirit Says Move: The Legacy of Dorothy Foreman Cotton".