
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.
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.
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.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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".



