Antonio Fargas
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Antonio Juan Fargas (born August 14, 1946) is an American actor famous for his roles in 1970s blaxploitation movies, as well as his portrayal of Huggy Bear in the 1970s TV series Starsky and Hutch. Description above from the Wikipedia article Antonio Fargas, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Antonio Fargas 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 Antonio Fargas'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 28% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Antonio Fargas remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Ambush Murders, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Antonio Fargas Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Antonio Fargas's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Antonio Fargas.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Murder City | Graham | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | One Year Off | Charlie Brooks | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Is That Black Enough for You?!? | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Until We Meet Again | Louie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Beyond Skyline | Sarge | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Snakehead Swamp | William Boudreaux | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Popovich and the Voice of the Fabled American West | Lightfoot Legrand | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Silver Bells | Major Melvin Lowell | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Stealing Las Vegas | Mo | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Once Fallen | Jay | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Murphy's Law | Diamond expert | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | X Returns | Agent Adams | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Osmosis Jones | Chill the Flu Shot (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | American Pimp | Link Brown | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | 3 Strikes | Uncle Jim Douglas | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Levitation | Otis Hill | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Celluloid Closet | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood | Old School | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | La Classe américaine | 'Good Advices' Huggy (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Maid for Each Other | Eddie Kemper | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Borrower | Julius | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Whore | Rasta | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | I'm Gonna Git You Sucka | Flyguy | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Shakedown | Nicky 'N.C.' Carr | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Florida Straits | El Gato Negro | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Streetwalkin' | Finesse | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Crimewave | Blind Man | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Firestarter | Taxi Driver | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | A House Divided: Denmark Vessey's Rebellion | Gullah Jack | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Ambush Murders | Vaness | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | All Commercials... A Steve Martin Special | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Escape | Jamie Valdez | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Pretty Baby | Professor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Huckleberry Finn | Jim | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Car Wash | Lindy | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Next Stop, Greenwich Village | Bernstein Chandler | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Cornbread, Earl and Me | One-Eye | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Starsky & Hutch | Huggy Bear | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Gambler | Pimp | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Foxy Brown | Link Brown | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Conrack | Quickfellow | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Busting | Stephen | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Cleopatra Jones | Doodlebug | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Across 110th Street | Henry J. Jackson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Cisco Pike | Buffalo | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Shaft | Bunky | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Stiletto | Man in Jazz Club (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Putney Swope | The Arab | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Ironside | T.D. Harris (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Cool World | (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
Antonio Fargas - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Antonio Fargas?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Antonio Fargas is "The Ambush Murders" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Antonio Fargas acted in?
Antonio Fargas has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Antonio Fargas?
Other notable films include "Popovich and the Voice of the Fabled American West", "La Classe américaine", and "X Returns".