
Blu Mankuma
ActingAbout Blu Mankuma
Blu Mankuma (born July 5, 1948) is an American actor. He has appeared in numerous Canadian and American productions filmed in Canada. Mankuma was born in Seattle, Washington. Among Mankuma's film credits are Tin Man, The Russia House, Another Stakeout, Harmony Gate, Bird on a Wire, Harmony Cats, Cadence, Look Who's Talking, Connor's War, Shoot to Kill, Blacktop, Eureka, 2012 and G-Saviour The Movie, the first attempt so far at a live action G-n-am Movie. Television credits include continuing roles on M.A.N.T.I.S., Forever Knight, Madison, Love on the Run (1994), Street Justice, Mom P.I., 21 Jump Street, Huckleberry Finn and His Friends, RoboCop and his role as host of the seven-part series Diversity. Individual television episodic credits include the series The X-Files, The Outer Limits, Supernatural, Kung Fu, North of 60, The Round Table, Hat Squad, Scene of The Crime, Booker, Wiseguy, MacGyver, Walt Disney's Davy Crockett, Blue's Folly, Stargate SG-1 and Jack. Mankuma is widely-known as the voice of Tigatron, Tigerhawk and one of the Vok in Beast Wars. Other notable roles include Gigabyte in ReBoot, Heavy Duty in G.I. Joe: Spy Troops and G.I. Joe: Valor vs. Venom, and Anubis in the 1997 cartoon Mummies Alive!. He also done voices on other animated films and television shows including Spider-Man Unlimited, Extreme Dinosaurs, Fat Dog Mendoza, RoboCop: Alpha Commando, NASCAR Racers, Scruff, G.I. Joe Extreme, Captain N: The Game Master, Trollz, The Animated Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Space Strikers, Double Dragon, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, Madeline, Inspector Gadget's Last Case, Ultimate Book of Spells, Shadow Raiders, X-Men Evolution, Being Ian, Sabrina, the Animated Series, Sonic Underground, The Littlest Angel, Barbie: Mermaidia, Firehouse Tales, The Wacky World of Tex Avery, Littlest Pet Shop, Card Captors, CatDog, Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century, Gadget Boy, Yvon of the Yukon, Billy the Cat, Super Duper Sumos and A Hollywood Hound's Christmas. Mankuma became an internet celebrity in 2010 for his seminal work in "Sex Ed Video: Puberty," a YouTube sensation from San Francisco to Columbus, Ohio. Mankuma is an avid musician, singer, songwriter and stage actor. He and his family currently reside in Vancouver. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Blu Mankuma reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Blu Mankuma's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 48% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Blu Mankuma remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Joe, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Blu Mankuma Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Blu Mankuma's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Blu Mankuma.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Upside Down | Albert | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | 2012: Roland Emmerich - Master of the Modern Epic | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | 2012 | Harry Helmsley | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Fierce People | Gates | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Connors' War | Brooks | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Like Mike 2: Streetball | Coach Archie | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Barbie Fairytopia: Mermaidia | Deep Bibble (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Final Cut | Zoe Tech Representative | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | G.I. Joe: Valor vs. Venom | Heavy Duty (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Stellaluna | Great White Owl | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Hot Wheels: World Race | Hasis (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Jasper, Texas | James Byrd Sr. | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Imaginext: Fortress of the Dragon | Lord Dragonmont (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Inspector Gadget's Last Case | Velvetmobile (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Groove Squad | Coach (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Santa Clause 2 | John Pierce | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | K-9: P.I. | Captain Thomas | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Joe | Joe Fortes (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | ReBoot - Daemon Rising | Killabyte / Gigabyte (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge | Gort | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Christmas Secret | Haskins | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Holiday Heart | Pastor Henry | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Mermaid | Caretaker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Our Guys: Outrage at Glen Ridge | D.A. Stevens | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Color of Courage | Hollis Grey | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Animated Adventures of Tom Sawyer | Jim (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Dead Silence | Special Agent Henry Lebow | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | A Call to Remember | Hank McTier | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Intensity | Ethan Trevaine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | That Old Feeling | Piano Player | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | A Child Is Missing | Police Chief | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Convict Cowboy | Warden Bill Ranner | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Whale Music | Mookie Saunders | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | RoboCop: The Future of Law Enforcement | Sergeant Stanley Parks | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Knight Moves | Steve Nolan | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | A Mother's Justice | Det. Roy Bogardus | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | K2 | Man on Wheelchair | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Russia House | Merv | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Cadence | Eugene 'Spoonman' Bryce | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Bird on a Wire | Plainclothesman | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Immediate Family | Crib Mover | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Look Who's Talking | Director | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Shoot to Kill | Undercover Priest | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | After the Promise | Jack | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Stakeout | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Malone | Rev. Danby | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Stepfather | Lt. Jack Wall | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Firefighter | Firefighter / Paramedic Washington | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Brotherly Love | Wineman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Rainbow War | - | Hit | Similar → |
Blu Mankuma - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Blu Mankuma?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Blu Mankuma is "Joe" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Blu Mankuma acted in?
Blu Mankuma has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Blu Mankuma?
Other notable films include "Groove Squad", "Imaginext: Fortress of the Dragon", and "ReBoot - Daemon Rising".




