Tucker Smallwood
ActingAbout Tucker Smallwood
Tucker Smallwood (born February 22, 1944) is an American actor, author and vocalist. He often plays military characters. Smallwood's films include The Cotton Club (1984), Contact (1997), Deep Impact (1998), Larry David's Sour Grapes, Traffic (2000), The One (2001), Quigley (2003), Spectres (2004) and Embers (2015). On television, he has been a regular and made guest appearances on many series, including Space: Above and Beyond, Millennium, Babylon 5, The X-Files, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Seinfeld, Murphy Brown, Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek: Enterprise, Friends, The Wayans Bros. and The Sarah Silverman Program.
Tucker Smallwood Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Tucker Smallwood reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 44 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Tucker Smallwood's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 16% of Tucker Smallwood'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 Contact, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Tucker Smallwood Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Tucker Smallwood's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Tucker Smallwood has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Three Colors: Pan-African | Waylon Jones / "Gregory Green" | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Merit x Zoe | Dr. Cole | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Izzy Lyon: The Unspun Truth | Mordecai Fredericksonton III | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Together Together | Carson | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Sylvie's Love | Dr. Parker | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Loners | Father Monty | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Another Time | TV Show Host | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Lady Killers | William | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Girlfriend's Day | Governor Speakman | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Embers | Teacher | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Pixels | CIA Chief | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Fartcopter | General Cartwood | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Black Dynamite | Congressman Monroe James | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Belly 2: Millionaire Boyz Club | Thomasson | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Evan Almighty | Committee Member | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Flight of the Living Dead | Col. Wolff | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Dark Mirror | Detective Williams | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Fighting Words | Franklin | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Snoop Dogg's Hood of Horror | Stevens | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | False Prophets | Isaiah | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Final Move | Myron | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Spectres | Will Franklin | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Melvin Goes to Dinner | Passenger | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Mirror Man | Mr. Jenkins | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Quigley | Angel #2 | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Air Panic | Keller | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Like Mike | Mr. Reynolds | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | The One | Prison Warden | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Traffic | Partygoer #4 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Inferno | Police Chief | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Strangeland | Captain Churchill Robbins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Deep Impact | Ivan Brodsky | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Sour Grapes | Anesthesiologist #2 | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Blackout Effect | Harold | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Most Wanted | Police Chief William Watson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Contact | Mission Director | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Bio-Dome | Cmdr. Gates, SWAT Team | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Presumed Innocent | Detective Harold Greer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Secret of My Success | Executive (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Adventures of a Two-Minute Werewolf | Harry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Good Boy Bad Boy | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Cotton Club | Kid Griffin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | For Ladies Only | Tornado | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Cagney and Lacey: The Pilot | Ace Truck Driver | Average | Similar → |
Tucker Smallwood - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Tucker Smallwood?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tucker Smallwood is "Contact" with a rating of 7.4/10.
How many movies has Tucker Smallwood acted in?
Tucker Smallwood has been featured in at least 44 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Tucker Smallwood?
Other notable films include "Black Dynamite", "Traffic", and "Fartcopter".