Charles S. Dutton
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Charles Stanley Dutton (born January 30, 1951) is an American stage, film, and television actor and director. He is perhaps best known for starring in the television series Roc (1991–1994) and House MD (as the father of Eric Foreman). Description above from the Wikipedia article Charles S. Dutton, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Charles S. Dutton Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Charles S. Dutton reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Charles S. Dutton's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 42% of Charles S. Dutton'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 An Unremarkable Life, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Charles S. Dutton Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Charles S. Dutton's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Charles S. Dutton has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Carter High | Coach James | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | What Lola Wants | Cop | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Bessie | William 'Pa' Rainey | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | A Novel Romance | Harris | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Comeback Dad | Othell | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Scooby-Doo! WrestleMania Mystery | Cookie (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | LUV | Cofield | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Bad Ass | Panther | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | 40 Minutes of Hell | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Legion | Percy Walker | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Express | Willie 'Pops' Davis | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | American Violet | Reverend Sanders | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Racing for Time | Lt. Stack | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Honeydripper | Maceo | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Something the Lord Made | William Thomas | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Secret Window | Ken Karsch | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Wreckage and Rage: Making 'Alien³' | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Gothika | Douglas Grey | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | D.C. Sniper: 23 Days of Fear | Chief Charles Moose | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story | Dizzy Gillespie | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Deadlocked | Jacob Doyle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Cookie's Fortune | Willis Richland | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | The '60s | Reverend Willie Taylor | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Blind Faith | Charles Williams | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Black Dog | Ford | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | First Time Felon | Inmate (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Mimic | Leonard | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Get on the Bus | George | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Night Visitors | Dr. Eldon James | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | A Time to Kill | Ozzie Walls | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Cry, the Beloved Country | John Kumalo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Nick of Time | Hucy | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Se7en | Cop (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Zooman | Emmett | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Piano Lesson | Boy Willie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | A Low Down Dirty Shame | Rothmiller | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Jack Reed: A Search for Justice | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Surviving the Game | Cole | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Rudy | Fortune | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Menace II Society | Mr. Butler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Distinguished Gentleman | Elijah Hawkins | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Alien³ | Dillon | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Mississippi Masala | Tyrone Williams | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Q & A | Sam Chapman | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | An Unremarkable Life | Lou | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Jacknife | Jake, Veteran Encounter Group Leader | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Runaway | Ralph Colby | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Crocodile Dundee II | Leroy Brown | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | No Mercy | Sergeant Sandy | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Cat's Eye | Dom | Hit | Similar → |
Charles S. Dutton - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Charles S. Dutton?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Charles S. Dutton is "An Unremarkable Life" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Charles S. Dutton acted in?
Charles S. Dutton has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Charles S. Dutton?
Other notable films include "Se7en", "Something the Lord Made", and "Wreckage and Rage: Making 'Alien³'".