Bill Nunn
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. William G. "Bill" Nunn III (October 20, 1953 – September 24, 2016) was an American actor. Nunn made his acting debut in the 1988 Spike Lee film School Daze, and is perhaps best known for his roles as Radio Raheem in Lee's Do the Right Thing and as Nino Brown's verbally challenged bodyguard Duh Duh Duh Man in New Jack City. Some of his other film credits include Lee's Mo' Better Blues and He Got Game, as well as Regarding Henry, Sister Act, Canadian Bacon, The Last Seduction, Things To Do In Denver When You're Dead, New Jack City, Runaway Jury, Spider-Man trilogy (as Joseph "Robbie" Robertson), Firehouse Dog, the television series The Job, Randy and The Mob, and A Raisin in the Sun, adapted for TV. Description above from the Wikipedia article Bill Nunn, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Bill Nunn 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 Bill Nunn'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 34% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Bill Nunn remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Legend of 1900, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Bill Nunn Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Bill Nunn's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Bill Nunn.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Won't Back Down | Principal Holland | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Help Me, Help You | Detective | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | A Raisin in the Sun | Bobo | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Randy & the Mob | Wardlowe Gone | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Spider-Man 3 | Joseph 'Robbie' Robertson | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Firehouse Dog | Joe Musto | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Idlewild | GW | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Merry F#%$in' Christmas | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Spider-Man 2 | Joseph 'Robbie' Robertson | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Runaway Jury | Lonnie Shaver | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | People I Know | The Reverend Lyle Blunt | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Spider-Man | Joseph 'Robbie' Robertson | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Substitute: Failure Is Not an Option | Luther | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Lockdown | Charles | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Stolen from the Heart | FBI Special Agent Malcolm Russ | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Foolish | Jimmy Beck | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Passing Glory | Howard Porter | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Legend of 1900 | Danny Boodmann | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Ambushed | Watts Fatboy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Tic Code | Kingston | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | He Got Game | Uncle Bubba | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Always Outnumbered | Howard M'Shalla | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Ellen Foster | Mr. Douglas | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Mad City | Cliff Williams | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Kiss the Girls | Det. John Sampson, LAPD | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Quicksilver Highway | Len | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Extreme Measures | Burke | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Bulletproof | Finch | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Mr. and Mrs. Loving | Leonard | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | True Crime | Detective Jerry Guinn | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead | Easy Wind | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Money Train | Crash Train Motorman | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Canadian Bacon | Kabral Jabar | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh | Reverend Ellis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Blood Brothers | William Crawford | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Last Seduction | Harlan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Save Me | Detective Vincent | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Dangerous Heart | Mulkey | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 | Police Photographer | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Sister Act | Lt. Eddie Souther | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | White Lie | Chief Adams | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Regarding Henry | Bradley, Physical Therapist | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | New Jack City | Duh Duh Duh Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Mo' Better Blues | Bottom Hammer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Cadillac Man | Grave Digger | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Def by Temptation | Dougy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Glory | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Making 'Do the Right Thing' | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Do the Right Thing | Radio Raheem | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | School Daze | Grady | Average | Similar → |
Bill Nunn - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Bill Nunn?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bill Nunn is "The Legend of 1900" with a rating of 8.2/10.
How many movies has Bill Nunn acted in?
Bill Nunn has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Bill Nunn?
Other notable films include "Do the Right Thing", "Blood Brothers", and "Glory".