Rico Bueno - Actor Profile

Rico Bueno

Acting
Updated: Apr 17, 2026
10Total Films
7.6 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 27, 1947
Birth Place: San Diego, California, USA

About Rico Bueno

Rico Bueno (December 27, 1947 – June 4, 2016) was an actor who appeared as a background actor in episodes of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager and in Star Trek: Insurrection. As a background actor he received no credit for his appearances.

Known For: Acting

Rico Bueno Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Rico Bueno reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 10 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 50% of Rico Bueno'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 Boogie Nights, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Rico Bueno Movies Ranked

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

★7.6
Boogie Nights (1997) movie poster
★7.6

Boogie Nights: Set in 1977, back when sex was safe, pleasure was a business and business was booming, idealistic porn producer Jack Hor

Boogie Nights

1997•Drama
★7.1
Punch-Drunk Love (2002) movie poster
★7.1

Punch-Drunk Love: A socially awkward and volatile small business owner meets the love of his life after being threatened by a gang of scam

Punch-Drunk Love

2002•Romance
★6.8
Poetic Justice (1993) movie poster
★6.8

Poetic Justice: Still grieving after the murder of her boyfriend, hairdresser Justice writes poetry to deal with the pain of her loss. U

Poetic Justice

1993•Drama
★6.8
How They Get There (1997) movie poster
★6.8

How They Get There: A guy and a girl play copycat with each other from opposite sides of the street.

How They Get There

1997•Romance
★6.5
And the Band Played On (1993) movie poster
★6.5

And the Band Played On: The story of the discovery of the AIDS epidemic and the political infighting of the scientific community hampering the e

And the Band Played On

1993•Drama

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2009 Real Deal: The Movie Elias Ojeda Flop Similar →
2002 Punch-Drunk Love Rico Hit Similar →
2000 Little Nicky Gardener Average Similar →
1998 Star Trek: Insurrection Starfleet Officer (uncredited) Average Similar →
1997 Alien Resurrection Sleeper Average Similar →
1997 Boogie Nights Hot Traxx Waiter Super Hit Similar →
1997 How They Get There - Hit Similar →
1993 And the Band Played On Bellevue Hospital Patient Hit Similar →
1993 Poetic Justice Ticket Taker Hit Similar →
1993 Illegal Entry: Formula for Fear International Flop Similar →

Rico Bueno - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Rico Bueno?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Rico Bueno is "Boogie Nights" with a rating of 7.6/10.

How many movies has Rico Bueno acted in?

Rico Bueno has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Rico Bueno?

Other notable films include "Punch-Drunk Love", "Poetic Justice", and "How They Get There".

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