Rusty Cundieff - Actor Profile

Rusty Cundieff

Directing
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
14Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 13, 1960
Birth Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

About Rusty Cundieff

George Arthur "Rusty" Cundieff (born December 13, 1960) is an American film/television director, actor, and writer. His notable credits are as director/writer of and lead actor in the This Is Spinal Tap-like rap satire Fear of a Black Hat, as writer of the second installment to House Party, and as director of the horror anthology Tales from the Hood. He also directed the 1997 film, Sprung. He was also a director for Chappelle's Show and a correspondent on TV Nation. He also directed and starred in a U Can't Touch This parody titled Yes We Can, which focuses on Barack Obama. Cundieff was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of Christina and John A. Cundieff, both of whom appeared in Tales from the Hood. He is married to Trina Davis Cundieff with whom he has two children. Cundieff is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha, the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African Americans. He also portrayed a fraternity brother (of the fictitious Gamma Phi Gamma) in Spike Lee's School Daze in which actual members of Alpha Phi Alpha were featured. Cundieff is a graduate of the University of Southern California. Description above from the Wikipedia article Rusty Cundieff, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Rusty Cundieff Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Rusty Cundieff reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 14 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 21% of Rusty Cundieff'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 In Search of Charlie Chan, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Rusty Cundieff Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Rusty Cundieff's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Rusty Cundieff has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 In Search of Darkness: 1995-1999 Self Hit Similar →
2024 Meet Me Next Christmas Christmas Mime Average Similar →
2023 Doing the Hollywood Shuffle - Flop Similar →
2019 Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror Self Hit Similar →
2018 American Nightmares Black Lawman Flop Similar →
2018 Tales from the Hood 2 Press Conference Reporter Flop Similar →
2006 In Search of Charlie Chan Self Hit Similar →
1997 Sprung Montel Flop Similar →
1995 Tales from the Hood Richard (segment "Boys Do Get Bruised") Average Similar →
1994 Fear of a Black Hat Ice Cold Average Similar →
1993 Eddie Presley Guard Flop Similar →
1988 School Daze Chucky Average Similar →
1987 Hollywood Shuffle Audition Actor / Slave #1 / Zombie Pimp / Eddie Murphy-Type Average Similar →
1986 3:15 the Moment of Truth M-16's Average Similar →

Rusty Cundieff - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Rusty Cundieff?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Rusty Cundieff is "In Search of Charlie Chan" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Rusty Cundieff acted in?

Rusty Cundieff has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Rusty Cundieff?

Other notable films include "In Search of Darkness: 1995-1999", "Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror", and "Hollywood Shuffle".

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