Buddy Duress
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Michael Constantine Stathis (May 21, 1985 – November 2023), known by his screen name Buddy Duress, was an American actor best known for his roles in the Safdie brothers films Heaven Knows What (2014) and Good Time (2017).
Buddy Duress Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Buddy Duress reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 16 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Buddy Duress's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 31% of Buddy Duress'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 Mass State Lottery, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Buddy Duress Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Buddy Duress's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Buddy Duress has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mass State Lottery | Ivan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Funny Pages | Ryan | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | PVT Chat | Larry | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Flinch | James Vaughn | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Victor in Paradise | Eddie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Beware of Dog | Mike | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Skull | Brick Bat | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Mountain | Philip Farmer | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Great Darkened Days | Opponent | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | 86'd | Max | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Meet the Filmmakers: Josh and Benny Safdie | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Good Time | Ray | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Person to Person | Paul | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Toback Vs. Mailer: The Incident | The Waiter (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | A Hot Two Weeks: The Making of Heaven Knows What | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Heaven Knows What | Mike | Hit | Similar → |
Buddy Duress - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Buddy Duress?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Buddy Duress is "Mass State Lottery" with a rating of 9.5/10.
How many movies has Buddy Duress acted in?
Buddy Duress has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Buddy Duress?
Other notable films include "Good Time", "Meet the Filmmakers: Josh and Benny Safdie", and "Victor in Paradise".