Reg E. Cathey
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Reginald Eurias Cathey (August 18, 1958 – February 9, 2018) was an American character actor. He was best known for his roles as Norman Wilson in The Wire, Martin Querns in Oz, the game show announcer in Square One Television, Dr. Franklin Storm in the 2015 reboot of Fantastic Four, and Freddy Hayes in House of Cards, the last earning him three consecutive Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series, including a win in 2015. Description above from the Wikipedia article Reg E. Cathey, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Reg E. Cathey Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Reg E. Cathey 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 Reg E. Cathey's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 36% of Reg E. Cathey'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 Egypt's Lost Rival, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Reg E. Cathey Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Reg E. Cathey's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Reg E. Cathey has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Tyrel | Reggie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Flock of Four | Pope Dixon | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks | Zakariyyah | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Hands of Stone | Don King | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Nasty Baby | The Bishop | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Fantastic Four | Dr. Franklin Storm | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Alex of Venice | Walt | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | St. Vincent | Gus | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Two Men in Town | Jones, le superviseur | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Arbitrage | Earl Monroe | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | My Last Day Without You | Pastor Johnson | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Earth: Making of a Planet | Narrátor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Egypt's Lost Rival | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | The People Speak | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | A NY Thing | Marcus | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Aftermath: Population Zero | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | 20 Years After | Samuel | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Wire: The Last Word | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Wire Odyssey | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Machinist | Jones | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Cookout | Frank Washington | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Men Without Jobs | Mr. Morgan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Everyday People | Akbar | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | S.W.A.T. | Lt. Greg Velasquez | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | A Good Night to Die | Avi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Head of State | Officer Waters | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Pootie Tang | Dirty Dee | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Boycott | E.D. Nixon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | American Psycho | Homeless Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Homicide: The Movie | Bernard Weeks | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Ill Gotten Gains | Nassor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Se7en | Dr. Santiago | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Napoleon | Frog (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Tyson | Attorney Winston | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Tank Girl | Deetee | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Airheads | Marcus | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Clear and Present Danger | Sergeant Major | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Mask | Freeze | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Clean Slate | 1st Cop | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | And the Band Played On | Staff Doctor #2 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Fool's Fire | Minister Gunther | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | What About Bob? | Howie / Director | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Quick Change | Sound Analyst | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Loose Cannons | Willie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Born on the Fourth of July | Speaker - Syracuse, NY | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Penn & Teller Get Killed | Fan’s Friend | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Me and Him | Waiter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Crossing Delancey | Cab Driver | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Funny Farm | Reporter | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Astonished | Wayne | Flop | Similar → |
Reg E. Cathey - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Reg E. Cathey?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Reg E. Cathey is "Egypt's Lost Rival" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Reg E. Cathey acted in?
Reg E. Cathey has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Reg E. Cathey?
Other notable films include "Se7en", "Earth: Making of a Planet", and "The Machinist".