Coolio - Actor Profile

Coolio

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
47Total Films
7.8 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 1, 1963
Birth Place: Monessen, Pennsylvania, USA

About Coolio

Artis Leon Ivey Jr. (August 1, 1963 – September 28, 2022), known professionally as Coolio, was an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Coolio achieved mainstream success in the mid-to-late 1990s with his albums It Takes a Thief (1994), Gangsta's Paradise (1995), and My Soul (1997). He was best known for his 1995 Grammy Award-winning hit single "Gangsta's Paradise", as well as other singles "Fantastic Voyage" (1994), "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" (1996), and "C U When U Get There" (1997). Description above from the Wikipedia article Coolio, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Coolio Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Coolio reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 47 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Coolio's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 11% of Coolio'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 Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Coolio Movies Ranked

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

Full Filmography

Every movie Coolio has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2023 It Wants Blood 2 Don Luscious Flop Similar →
2023 Bobcat Moretti Coolio Average Similar →
2018 The Orange Years: The Nickelodeon Story Self Hit Similar →
2018 United Skates Self Hit Similar →
2016 The Goddamn Comedy Jam Self Average Similar →
2015 Lord of the Freaks Self Flop Similar →
2014 Two Hundred Thousand Dirty Manny Average Similar →
2008 Railroad to Hell: A Chinaman's Chance Roger Flop Similar →
2007 Futurama: Bender's Big Score Kwanzaa-bot (voice) Hit Similar →
2007 Three Days to Vegas The Flow Flop Similar →
2006 Grad Night Michael Adkins Flop Similar →
2005 The Beat Emcee Flop Similar →
2005 Celebrity Mix Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2004 Pterodactyl Capt. Bergen Flop Similar →
2004 Gang Warz Dunzio Day Flop Similar →
2004 Dracula 3000 187 Flop Similar →
2004 A Wonderful Night in Split Franky Hit Similar →
2003 Exposed Big Heat Flop Similar →
2003 Red Water Ice Flop Similar →
2003 Stealing Candy Brad Vorman Flop Similar →
2003 Daredevil Dante Jackson (Director's Cut) Flop Similar →
2003 Stupidity Self Flop Similar →
2003 Tapped Out Cool Flop Similar →
2002 Storm Watch Outlaw Flop Similar →
2002 Outlawz: Worldwide Self Flop Similar →
2002 Media Whore Self Flop Similar →
2001 Perfume T Flop Similar →
2001 Get Over It Coolio Average Similar →
2001 In Pursuit Carl Wright Flop Similar →
2001 Gangland Officer Harris Flop Similar →
2000 China Strike Force Coolio Flop Similar →
2000 Submerged Jeff Cort Flop Similar →
2000 Shriek If You Know What I Did Last Friday the Thirteenth Principal Flop Similar →
2000 Dope Case Pending - Flop Similar →
2000 Leprechaun in the Hood Self (uncredited) Flop Similar →
2000 The Convent Officer Starkey Flop Similar →
1999 Judgment Day Luther / 'Lucifer' Flop Similar →
1999 Bad Trip Tyrone / Jerome / Cherone Flop Similar →
1998 An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn Dion Brothers Flop Similar →
1998 On the Line Lt. Gil Suggs Flop Similar →
1997 Batman & Robin Banker Flop Similar →
1996 Dear God Gerard Average Similar →
1996 Phat Beach Coolio Flop Similar →
N/A Air Force Z Veep Flop Similar →
N/A Mayday Z Coolio Flop Similar →
N/A Vegas High Uncle Ray Flop Similar →

Coolio - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Coolio?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Coolio is "Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has Coolio acted in?

Coolio has been featured in at least 47 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Coolio?

Other notable films include "A Wonderful Night in Split", "Futurama: Bender's Big Score", and "United Skates".

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