Lawrence Gilliard Jr. - Actor Profile

Lawrence Gilliard Jr.

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
40Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 22, 1971
Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

About Lawrence Gilliard Jr.

Lawrence Gilliard Jr. was born on September 22, 1971 in New York City, New York, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for The Waterboy (1998), Walk of Shame (2014) and One Night in Miami... (2020).

Lawrence Gilliard Jr. Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Lawrence Gilliard Jr. reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 40 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Lawrence Gilliard Jr.'s work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 28% of Lawrence Gilliard Jr.'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 Woman Hollering Creek, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Lawrence Gilliard Jr. Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lawrence Gilliard Jr.'s career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Lawrence Gilliard Jr. has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Resentment Coleman Flop Similar →
2023 The Featherweight Sandy Saddler Flop Similar →
2023 Big George Foreman Archie Moore Super Hit Similar →
2020 One Night in Miami... Bundini Brown Hit Similar →
2018 Hot Air Earl Higgins Flop Similar →
2015 Turnipseed: Legacy John Turnipseed Flop Similar →
2014 Walk of Shame Scrilla Average Similar →
2013 Turnipseed: Second Chance John Turnipseed Flop Similar →
2013 Would You Rather Dr. Barden Average Similar →
2012 The Wire: The Musical D'Angelo Barksdale Flop Similar →
2011 The Double Agent Burton Average Similar →
2009 Turnipseed Johnny Turnipseed Flop Similar →
2007 The Wire: The Last Word Self Flop Similar →
2007 The Wire Odyssey Self Hit Similar →
2004 The Machinist Jackson Super Hit Similar →
2004 Brother to Brother Marcus Flop Similar →
2004 Woman Hollering Creek Melvin Super Hit Similar →
2003 Kill the Poor Spike Flop Similar →
2002 Gangs of New York Jimmy Spoils Hit Similar →
2001 Trigger Happy Ray Hit Similar →
2001 Home Invaders - Flop Similar →
2000 Cecil B. Demented Lewis Average Similar →
2000 Sally Hemings: An American Scandal Henry Jackson Super Hit Similar →
1999 Simply Irresistible Nolan Traynor Average Similar →
1998 The Waterboy Derek Wallace Average Similar →
1998 One Tough Cop Curtis Wilkins Flop Similar →
1998 Next Stop Wonderland Brett Average Similar →
1998 The Substitute 2: School's Out Dontae Average Similar →
1998 A Soldier's Sweetheart Shoeshine Flop Similar →
1997 White Lies Leon Turner / Leon Chame Flop Similar →
1996 The Associate Thomas, Plaza Bellhop Average Similar →
1996 Trees Lounge James Hit Similar →
1995 Inflammable Wesley Raines Super Hit Similar →
1995 Money Train Hood Average Similar →
1995 Lotto Land Hank Flop Similar →
1993 The Pickle Boy Who Stopped Flop Similar →
1993 Girlfriend - Flop Similar →
1993 Survive The Night Satisfy Average Similar →
1992 In the Line of Duty: Street War Will Flop Similar →
1991 Straight Out of Brooklyn Dennis Brown Hit Similar →

Lawrence Gilliard Jr. - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lawrence Gilliard Jr.?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lawrence Gilliard Jr. is "Woman Hollering Creek" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Lawrence Gilliard Jr. acted in?

Lawrence Gilliard Jr. has been featured in at least 40 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lawrence Gilliard Jr.?

Other notable films include "Sally Hemings: An American Scandal", "The Machinist", and "Inflammable".

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