Bill Duke
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William Henry "Bill" Duke, Jr. (born February 26, 1943) is an American actor and film director. Known for his physically imposing frame, Duke's acting work frequently dwells within the action/crime and drama genres but also includes comedy. Description above from the Wikipedia article Bill Duke , licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Bill Duke Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Bill Duke reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Bill Duke's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 26% of Bill Duke's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Restored Me, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Bill Duke Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Bill Duke's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Bill Duke has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | In Search of Tomorrow | Self - Interviewee | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Vandal | Harold | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | No Sudden Move | Aldrick Watkins | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | In Search of the Last Action Heroes | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Hollow Point | Senior Guard James | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | High Flying Bird | Spence | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Mandy | Caruthers | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | American Satan | Gabriel | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Restored Me | Officer Brantley | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Bad Country | John Nokes | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | A Fuller Life | Self - Reader (segment "Freelance") | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Battledogs | President Donald Sheridan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Freaky Deaky | Wendell Robinson | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Big Bang | Drummer | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Henry's Crime | Frank | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Directors on Directing | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Yellow | Miles Emory | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | X-Men: The Last Stand | Trask | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Get Rich or Die Tryin' | Levar | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | National Security | Lieutenant Washington | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Red Dragon | Police Chief | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Love and a Bullet | Mysterious Voice on Phone | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Exit Wounds | Chief Hinges | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Never Again | Earl | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Who Killed Atlanta's Children? | Sheriff Chirumenga Jenga | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Limey | Head DEA Agent (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Fever | Detective Glass | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Foolish | Studio Producer | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Payback | Det. Hicks | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Susan's Plan | Detective Scott | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Always Outnumbered | Blackbird Wills | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Frank Capra's American Dream | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit | Mr. Johnson | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Menace II Society | Detective | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Bird on a Wire | Albert Diggs | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Street of No Return | Lieutenant Borel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Action Jackson | Capt. Earl Armbruster | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | No Man's Land | Malcolm | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Predator | Mac Eliot | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Dallas: The Early Years | Seth Foster | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Commando | Cooke | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | American Gigolo | Leon James | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Sergeant Matlovich vs. the U.S. Air Force | Sgt. Langford | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Love Is Not Enough | 'Happy' Jordan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Car Wash | Duane – Abdullah | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Santiago's Ark | Mr. Sands | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Scavenger Hunt | Joe | Flop | Similar → |
Bill Duke - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Bill Duke?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bill Duke is "Restored Me" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Bill Duke acted in?
Bill Duke has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Bill Duke?
Other notable films include "Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood", "Predator", and "Menace II Society".