Don Cornelius - Actor Profile

Don Cornelius

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
11Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 27, 1936
Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Don Cornelius Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Don Cornelius reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 11 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 45% of Don Cornelius'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 Beastie Boys Story, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Don Cornelius Movies Ranked

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

★7.5
Beastie Boys Story (2020) movie poster
★7.5

Beastie Boys Story: Here's a little story they're about to tell... Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz share the story of their band and 40 years

Beastie Boys Story

2020•Music
★7.0
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic (2013) movie poster
★7.0

Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic: Mike Epps, Richard Pryor Jr. and others recount the culture-defining influence of Richard Pryor - one of America's most

Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic

2013•Documentary
★6.9
I Am Richard Pryor (2019) movie poster
★6.9

I Am Richard Pryor: The life story of Richard Pryor (1940-2005), the legendary performer and iconic social satirist who transcended racial a

I Am Richard Pryor

2019•Documentary
★6.5
The Return of Bruno (1987) movie poster
★6.5

The Return of Bruno: A "documentary" about the major influence that a '60s rock singer named Bruno has had on rock music, as attested to by s

The Return of Bruno

1987•Comedy
★6.5
Jackie's Back! (1999) movie poster
★6.5

Jackie's Back!: A British documentarian profiles washed-up diva Jackie Washington as she prepares for her comeback concert.

Jackie's Back!

1999•Comedy

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2020 Beastie Boys Story Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2019 I Am Richard Pryor Self - TV Host (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2013 Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
1999 Jackie's Back! Don Cornelius Hit Similar →
1998 Jane Austen's Mafia! Don Cornelius (uncredited) Average Similar →
1998 Motown 40: The Music is Forever Self Flop Similar →
1988 Tapeheads Mo Fuzz Flop Similar →
1987 The Return of Bruno Don Cornelius Hit Similar →
1980 Roadie Mohammed Johnson Average Similar →
1976 No Way Back Himself Flop Similar →
1973 Cleopatra Jones Himself Average Similar →

Don Cornelius - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Don Cornelius?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Don Cornelius is "Beastie Boys Story" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Don Cornelius acted in?

Don Cornelius has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Don Cornelius?

Other notable films include "Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic", "I Am Richard Pryor", and "The Return of Bruno".

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