Mike Colter
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Mike Colter (born August 26, 1976) is an American actor best known for his role as Luke Cage in the Marvel Cinematic Universe television series Luke Cage (2016–2018), The Defenders (2017), and Jessica Jones (2015; 2019). He has also appeared as Lemond Bishop in the television series The Good Wife (2010–2015) and The Good Fight (2018–2019), Malcolm Ward in Ringer (2011–2012), Agent J's father in Men in Black 3 (2012), Jameson Locke in the Halo franchise (2014–2015), and David Acosta, a former journalist studying to be a Catholic priest in the CBS/Paramount+ series Evil (2019–2024). Description above from the Wikipedia article Mike Colter, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Mike Colter Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Mike Colter reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 24 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Mike Colter's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 42% of Mike Colter'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 Million Dollar Baby, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Mike Colter Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Mike Colter's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Mike Colter has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Alarum | Orlin | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Union | Nick Faraday | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Murder City | Neil | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Plane | Louis Gaspare | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Carter | Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | I'm Charlie Walker | Charlie Walker | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | South of Heaven | Whit Price | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Fatale | Rafe Grimes | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Black and Blue | Darius | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Before You Know It | Charles | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Skin | Daryle Jenkins | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Breakthrough | Tommy Shine | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Extinction | David | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Girls Trip | Stewart Pierce | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Halo: Nightfall | Jameson Locke | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Zero Dark Thirty | Mike - DEVGRU | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Men in Black 3 | Colonel | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Salt | CIA Tactical Leader | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Taking Chance | MGySgt Demetry | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | And Then Came Love | Yuppie Paul | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Silver Bells | Bill | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Brooklyn Lobster | Jamal | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Million Dollar Baby | Big Willie Little | Super Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | The Casket Girls | - | Flop | Similar → |
Mike Colter - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Mike Colter?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mike Colter is "Million Dollar Baby" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Mike Colter acted in?
Mike Colter has been featured in at least 24 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Mike Colter?
Other notable films include "Breakthrough", "Taking Chance", and "Zero Dark Thirty".