Ice Cube - Actor Profile

Ice Cube

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 15, 1969
Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, USA

About Ice Cube

O'Shea Jackson Sr. (born June 15, 1969), better known by his stage name Ice Cube, is an American rapper, record producer, and filmmaker. He began his career as a member of the hip-hop group C.I.A. and later joined N.W.A. He is known for his roles in the films “Boyz n the Hood,” “Friday,” the notorious remake of "War of the Worlds" and the “Jump Street” series.

Ice Cube Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Ice Cube reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Ice Cube's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 62% of Ice Cube'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 Hip Hop Don't Stop, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Ice Cube Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ice Cube's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Ice Cube has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Superfly (voice) Hit Similar →
2021 You're Watching Video Music Box Self (archive footage) Average Similar →
2021 Bitchin': The Sound and Fury of Rick James Self Hit Similar →
2020 The High Note Jack Robertson Hit Similar →
2020 Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert Self Hit Similar →
2019 Africa Rising Self - Musician (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2017 Burn Motherfucker, Burn! Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2017 G-Funk Self Hit Similar →
2017 Fist Fight Ron Strickland Average Similar →
2017 xXx: Return of Xander Cage Darius Stone / xXx Average Similar →
2016 Barbershop: The Next Cut Calvin Palmer Average Similar →
2016 Flashback Cops James Average Similar →
2016 Ride Along 2 James Payton Average Similar →
2016 NWA & Eazy-E: The Kings of Compton - Hit Similar →
2014 The Book of Life Candle Maker (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2014 22 Jump Street Captain Dickson Hit Similar →
2014 Ride Along James Average Similar →
2014 Hip Hop Don't Stop Self Super Hit Similar →
2012 Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap Self Hit Similar →
2012 21 Jump Street Captain Dickson Hit Similar →
2011 The Fab Five Self Super Hit Similar →
2010 Katt Williams: 9 Lives Self Hit Similar →
2010 Straight Outta L.A. Self Average Similar →
2009 DJ SWB Volume 6 | This Is How We Do Self Hit Similar →
2009 ‘Friday’ Straight Up - Super Hit Similar →
2008 The Longshots Curtis Plummer Average Similar →
2007 20 Most Shocking Unsolved Crimes Self - Rapper Super Hit Similar →
2007 Are We Done Yet? Nick Persons Average Similar →
2004 Beef II Self Hit Similar →
2004 Barbershop 2: Back in Business Calvin Average Similar →
2003 Friendly Fire: Making of an Urban Legend Self Average Similar →
2003 Beef Self Hit Similar →
2002 Friday After Next Craig Average Similar →
2002 Korn: Deuce Self Super Hit Similar →
2002 Barbershop Calvin Palmer Average Similar →
2002 All About the Benjamins Bucum Average Similar →
2001 Red Desert Nights: Making Ghosts of Mars Self Super Hit Similar →
2000 The Up in Smoke Tour Self Super Hit Similar →
2000 Straight from the Streets Self Hit Similar →
2000 Next Friday Craig Jones Hit Similar →
1999 Family Values Tour '98 Self Super Hit Similar →
1999 Three Kings Chief Elgin Hit Similar →
1998 The Players Club Reggie Average Similar →
1995 Rap: Looking for the Perfect Beat - Super Hit Similar →
1995 Friday Craig Hit Similar →
1995 Higher Learning Fudge Average Similar →
1993 CB4 Self Average Similar →
1993 Birth of a Nation: 4.29.92 Self Hit Similar →
1992 Trespass Savon Average Similar →
1991 Boyz n the Hood Doughboy Super Hit Similar →

Ice Cube - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ice Cube?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ice Cube is "Hip Hop Don't Stop" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Ice Cube acted in?

Ice Cube has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ice Cube?

Other notable films include "Family Values Tour '98", "‘Friday’ Straight Up", and "The Fab Five".

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