R. Kelly
ActingAbout R. Kelly
Robert Sylvester Kelly (born January 8, 1967) is an American former singer, songwriter, record producer, and convicted sex offender. Known professionally as R. Kelly, he is credited with prolific commercial success in R&B, hip hop, and pop music recordings, earning nicknames such as 'the King of R&B', 'the King of Pop-Soul', and 'the Pied Piper of R&B'. In 2025, Billboard ranked him 9th on their list of the 'Best R&B Artists of All Time'. In 2023, Kelly was convicted of multiple charges of child sexual abuse—three of thirteen charges of production of child pornography and three charges of enticing a child, effectively ending his career. As of 2025, he is serving a 31-year combined sentence at FCI Butner Medium I in North Carolina.
Best R. Kelly Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from R. Kelly's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of R. Kelly.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Surviving R. Kelly: The Impact | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Gayle King Interview with R. Kelly | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | R Kelly: Sex, Girls and Videotapes | Himself (archive Footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Trapped in the Closet: Chapters 23-33 | Narrator / Sylvester / Pimp Lucius / Dr William T. Perry / Reverend Mosley James Evans / Beeno / Interviewer | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | The One8 Project: Hands Across the World | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Trapped in the Closet: Chapters 1-22 | Sylvester / Narrator / Pimp Lucious / Reverend Mosley James Evans / Randolph | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Trapped in the Closet: Chapters 13-22 | Narrator / Sylvester / Pimp Lucious / Reverend Mosley James Evans / Randolph | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | R. Kelly: Live - The Light It Up Tour | CANTOR | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Trapped in the Closet: Chapters 1-12 | Sylvester / Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | R. Kelly: The R. in R&B - The Video Collection | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Estonia Dreams of Eurovision! | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Hype Williams: The Videos Vol. 1 | - | Flop | Similar → |
R. Kelly - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of R. Kelly?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring R. Kelly is "R. Kelly: Live - The Light It Up Tour" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has R. Kelly acted in?
R. Kelly has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by R. Kelly?
Other notable films include "R. Kelly: The R. in R&B - The Video Collection", "Trapped in the Closet: Chapters 1-22", and "Surviving R. Kelly: The Impact".