Tariq Trotter - Actor Profile

Tariq Trotter

Acting
Updated: May 12, 2026
29Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 3, 1971

About Tariq Trotter

Tariq Luqmaan Trotter, better known as Black Thought, is an American rapper and the lead MC of the Philadelphia-based hip hop group, The Roots, as well as an occasional actor.

Tariq Trotter Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Tariq Trotter reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 29 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 48% of Tariq Trotter'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 A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Tariq Trotter Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Tariq Trotter's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Tariq Trotter has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Gorillaz Present: The Mountain, The Moon Cave and The Sad God Self (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2025 SNL50: The Homecoming Concert Self Hit Similar →
2024 Jimmy Fallon's Holiday Seasoning Spectacular Self Super Hit Similar →
2023 A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop Self Super Hit Similar →
2021 tick, tick... BOOM! H.A.W.K. Smooth Super Hit Similar →
2021 Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage Self Hit Similar →
2021 Waiting for Godot Pozzo Flop Similar →
2021 Don't Go Tellin' Your Momma Self Average Similar →
2020 Between the World and Me Self Super Hit Similar →
2018 Bread EP Short Film Himself (Voice) Flop Similar →
2017 Dave Matthews Band - Concert for Charlottesville Self Flop Similar →
2017 Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon Self Hit Similar →
2016 Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping The Roots Hit Similar →
2016 Stealing Cars Lionel McWorthers Average Similar →
2015 Brotherly Love Barbershop Patron Hit Similar →
2014 Get On Up Pee Wee Ellis Hit Similar →
2012 Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ Self Flop Similar →
2011 On the Inside Tom Bogotus Flop Similar →
2011 Yelling To The Sky Roland Average Similar →
2010 Night Catches Us Bostic Washington Flop Similar →
2005 Dave Chappelle's Block Party Self - (as Black Thought) (The Roots) Hit Similar →
2004 Love Rome Tariq Average Similar →
2002 Brown Sugar Self - Black Thought [The Roots] Hit Similar →
2001 Brooklyn Babylon Solomon Flop Similar →
2000 Bamboozled Alabama Porch Monkey Average Similar →
1998 Pete Rock: Soul Survivor Tariq Trotter Flop Similar →
1995 On The Go - Repeat Offender - Super Hit Similar →
N/A The Roots Present Self Flop Similar →
N/A Dave Chappelle's Block Party 2 Self Flop Similar →

Tariq Trotter - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Tariq Trotter?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tariq Trotter is "A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Tariq Trotter acted in?

Tariq Trotter has been featured in at least 29 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Tariq Trotter?

Other notable films include "Jimmy Fallon's Holiday Seasoning Spectacular", "Gorillaz Present: The Mountain, The Moon Cave and The Sad God", and "On The Go - Repeat Offender".

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