Rusty Cundieff
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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.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Rusty Cundieff reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 14 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Rusty Cundieff's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 14% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Rusty Cundieff remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in In Search of Charlie Chan, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Rusty Cundieff Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Rusty Cundieff's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Rusty Cundieff.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | In Search of Darkness: 1995-1999 | Self | Flop | 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 "Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror", "Hollywood Shuffle", and "Tales from the Hood".