What is Roger Guenveur Smith's latest movie?

Roger Guenveur Smith's most recent film is "Guns & Moses" (2025).

Is Roger Guenveur Smith a good actor?

Roger Guenveur Smith has an average audience rating of 6.2/10 across 50 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Real Talk, Do the Right Thing, American Gangster.

Roger Guenveur Smith

Q: What is the best movie of Roger Guenveur Smith?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Roger Guenveur Smith is "Real Talk" with a rating of 8.7/10.

Acting

Updated: Apr 18, 2026

50Total Films

8.7 Highest Rated

Born: Jul 27, 1955

Birth Place: Berkeley, California, USA

About Roger Guenveur Smith

Roger Guenveur Smith (born July 27, 1955) is an American actor, director, and writer best known for his collaborations with Spike Lee. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Roger Guenveur Smith Movies & Career Overview

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 40% of Roger Guenveur Smith'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 Real Talk, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Roger Guenveur Smith Movies Ranked

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

★8.7

★8.7

Real Talk: While humorous, sarcastic and sometimes harsh, Dominique the Dame brings to the forefront America's contemporary views o

Real Talk

2021•Drama

★7.8

★7.8

Do the Right Thing: Sal is the Italian owner of a pizzeria in Brooklyn. A neighborhood local, Buggin' Out, becomes upset when he sees that t

Do the Right Thing

1989•Drama

★7.6

★7.6

American Gangster: Loosely based on the criminal career of Frank Lucas, a gangster from La Grange, North Carolina, who smuggled heroin into

American Gangster

2007•Drama

★7.5

★7.5

Malcolm X: A tribute to the controversial black activist and leader of the struggle for black liberation. He hit bottom during his

Malcolm X

1992•Drama

★7.3

★7.3

Till: The true story of Mamie Till Mobley’s relentless pursuit of justice for her 14 year old son, Emmett Till, who, in 1955,

Till

2022•Drama

Full Filmography

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2025	Guns & Moses	-	Average	Similar →
2025	Riff Raff	Sandy's Father	Average	Similar →
2022	Till	Dr. T.R.M. Howard	Hit	Similar →
2021	Real Talk	Oliver James / King Of Diamonds	Super Hit	Similar →
2019	I’ll See You Around	Michael Gomez	Hit	Similar →
2019	Hollow Point	Detective Chuck Bryant	Average	Similar →
2018	Burning Shadow	Mr. Jones	Average	Similar →
2018	The Queen of Hollywood Blvd	Duke	Flop	Similar →
2018	The Clapper	Dr. Rogers B Hay	Flop	Similar →
2017	Marshall	Walter White	Hit	Similar →
2017	Rodney King	Rodney King	Flop	Similar →
2017	Bitch	Steven Sheriff	Flop	Similar →
2016	The Birth of a Nation	Isaiah	Hit	Similar →
2016	Where is Rocky II?	Museum Director (segment: "Monument One")	Flop	Similar →
2015	Chi-Raq	Red, White, and Blue Insurance Salesman	Average	Similar →
2015	Dope	Austin Jacoby	Hit	Similar →
2013	Empire State	Agent Marichal	Flop	Similar →
2013	Better Mus' Come	Prime Minister	Flop	Similar →
2012	In the Hive	Paris	Flop	Similar →
2012	In Sickness and in Health	Calvin	Hit	Similar →
2011	The Son of No One	Hanky	Flop	Similar →
2011	Joy Road	Charles Blocker	Average	Similar →
2011	Abduction	Mr. Miles	Average	Similar →
2011	CornerStore	Earl	Hit	Similar →
2009	Do the Right Thing: 20 Years Later	Self	Hit	Similar →
2009	Fighting	Jack Dancing	Average	Similar →
2007	American Gangster	Nate	Super Hit	Similar →
2007	Cover	Kevin Parker	Flop	Similar →
2006	Mercenary for Justice	Anthony Chapel	Flop	Similar →
2004	Justice	Carter	Average	Similar →
2003	Shade	Marlo	Average	Similar →
2003	Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives	-	Flop	Similar →
2002	All About the Benjamins	Julian	Average	Similar →
2001	Baby Boy	Home Invasion Victim (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
2001	A Huey P. Newton Story	Huey P. Newton	Flop	Similar →
2001	The Warden	Napoliano	Hit	Similar →
2000	Final Destination	Agent Schreck	Hit	Similar →
1999	Summer of Sam	Detective Curt Atwater	Hit	Similar →
1999	The Color of Courage	Mac McGhee	Average	Similar →
1998	He Got Game	Big Time Willie	Hit	Similar →
1997	Eve's Bayou	Lenny Mereaux	Average	Similar →
1996	Get on the Bus	Gary Rivers	Average	Similar →
1995	Tales from the Hood	Rhodie (segment "KKK Comeuppance")	Average	Similar →
1995	Panther	Pruitt	Average	Similar →
1993	Poetic Justice	Heywood	Hit	Similar →
1992	Malcolm X	Rudy	Super Hit	Similar →
1992	Deep Cover	Eddie	Hit	Similar →
1990	King of New York	Tanner	Hit	Similar →
1989	Do the Right Thing	Smiley	Super Hit	Similar →
1988	School Daze	Gammite Yoda	Average	Similar →

Roger Guenveur Smith - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Roger Guenveur Smith?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Roger Guenveur Smith is "Real Talk" with a rating of 8.7/10.

How many movies has Roger Guenveur Smith acted in?

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

What are some other popular movies by Roger Guenveur Smith?

Other notable films include "Do the Right Thing", "American Gangster", and "Malcolm X".