Roger Cudney - Actor Profile

Roger Cudney

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 22, 1936
Birth Place: Cleveland, Ohio, USA

About Roger Cudney

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Cudney came to Mexico in the 1960s to play the lead in the musical Show Boat and ended up staying. He'd find steady work in both films and telenovelas, most often typecast as authoritarian characters and other "gringo" villains. He also appeared in the occasional Hollywood film. He died on July 5, 2021 of a heart attack following a car accident.

Roger Cudney Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Roger Cudney 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 Roger Cudney's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 28% of Roger Cudney'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 El corresponsal, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Roger Cudney Movies Ranked

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

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 The Containment Bishop Super Hit Similar →
2018 Más sabe el Diablo por Viejo Stuart Super Hit Similar →
2017 Hysteria - Flop Similar →
2017 Diario de un Mirrey - Average Similar →
2014 Happy Times Dr. Guillermo Murray Average Similar →
2014 The Perfect Dictatorship Embajador USA Hit Similar →
2013 Instructions Not Included Abogado Julie Super Hit Similar →
2012 The Fantastic World of Juan Orol Don Guillermo Hit Similar →
2012 Outlaws - For Greater Glory Secretary of State Frank B. Kellogg Hit Similar →
2008 Julia Frank Hit Similar →
2007 The Wailer 2 Professor Tomas McBride Hit Similar →
2006 Fast Food Nation Terry Average Similar →
2002 King of Texas Smithwick Flop Similar →
2001 In the Time of the Butterflies Manuel de Moya Average Similar →
2001 In the Time of the Butterflies Manuel De Moya Average Similar →
2001 Warden of Red Rock Prisoner Flop Similar →
2000 Baño de Sangre Coronel Flop Similar →
1997 Dance with the Devil Herbert Hit Similar →
1996 The Arrival JPL Official Average Similar →
1995 Una papa sin catsup - Average Similar →
1994 The Burning Season Reporter Average Similar →
1994 El corresponsal Colonel Cosmo Super Hit Similar →
1994 Immortal Combat Stan Flop Similar →
1990 El Fiscal De Hierro 2: La Venganza De Ramona - Flop Similar →
1990 Total Recall Agent Hit Similar →
1989 Licence to Kill Wavekrest Captain Average Similar →
1988 Con el odio en la piel - Flop Similar →
1986 Murieron a la mitad del rio Mr. Smith Flop Similar →
1985 Rambo: First Blood Part II Chief Radio Operator Hit Similar →
1985 The Falcon and the Snowman FBI Agent Average Similar →
1984 Hombres de acción - Flop Similar →
1984 The Evil That Men Do Cannell Average Similar →
1984 El Carro de la Muerte - Flop Similar →
1983 Triumphs of a Man Called Horse Durand Average Similar →
1982 Amityville II: The Possession Prosecutor (uncredited) Average Similar →
1982 Computercide Robbins Average Similar →
1982 Quell and Co. Ames Flop Similar →
1981 Cattle Annie and Little Britches Capps Average Similar →
1980 The Fearless Man Mr. Brown Flop Similar →
1980 The Border Slaughterhouse Foreman Flop Similar →
1979 357 Magnum Mario Frasca Flop Similar →
1979 Roots of Blood Factory foreman Hit Similar →
1978 Cananea Ted Nolan Average Similar →
1977 Mina, viento de libertad - Hit Similar →
1977 Brothers of the Wind Conductor Flop Similar →
1976 The Aztec Karate Fighter Calvin Average Similar →
1975 Nevada Smith Perkins Flop Similar →
1972 Slaughter Gio Average Similar →
1972 Ni solteros, ni casados - Average Similar →
1971 Eye for an Eye - Flop Similar →

Roger Cudney - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Roger Cudney?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Roger Cudney is "El corresponsal" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Roger Cudney acted in?

Roger Cudney has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Roger Cudney?

Other notable films include "Instructions Not Included", "The Containment", and "Más sabe el Diablo por Viejo".

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