Roger Guenveur Smith
Known for
Roger Guenveur Smith, born in Berkeley in 1955, built an idiosyncratic career as an actor, writer and one of Spike Lee's most trusted collaborators. He first drew wide attention as Smiley in Do the Right Thing (1989), then reappeared for Lee in Malcolm X (1992), Get on the Bus (1996), He Got Game (1998), Summer of Sam (1999) and Chi-Raq (2015). Outside that partnership he added texture to American Gangster (2007) and Dolemite Is My Name (2019). He is equally celebrated on stage for his hypnotic solo piece A Huey P. Newton Story, later adapted for television by Lee.
Roger Guenveur Smith
64 Movies
11 Series
Roger Guenveur Smith, born in Berkeley in 1955, built an idiosyncratic career as an actor, writer and one of Spike Lee's most trusted collaborators. He first drew wide attention as Smiley in Do the Right Thing (1989), then reappeared for Lee in Malcolm X (1992), Get on the Bus (1996), He Got Game (1998), Summer of Sam (1999) and Chi-Raq (2015). Outside that partnership he added texture to American Gangster (2007) and Dolemite Is My Name (2019). He is equally celebrated on stage for his hypnotic solo piece A Huey P. Newton Story, later adapted for television by Lee.
Movies
Plays Agent Schreck
Final Destination
2000
Plays Nate
American Gangster
2007
Plays Smiley
Do the Right Thing
1989
Plays Rudy
Malcolm X
1992
Plays Tanner
King of New York
1990
Plays Mr. Miles
Abduction
2011
Plays Dr. T.R.M. Howard
Till
2022
Plays Agent Marichal
Empire State
2013
Plays Jack Dancing
Fighting
2009
Plays Eddie
Deep Cover
1992
Plays Detective Curt Atwater
Summer of Sam
1999
Plays Walter White
Marshall
2017
Plays Heywood
Poetic Justice
1993
Plays Big Time Willie
He Got Game
1998
Plays Austin Jacoby
Dope
2015
Plays Isaiah
The Birth of a Nation
2016
Plays Hanky
The Son of No One
2011
Plays Marlo
Shade
2003
Plays Lenny Mereaux
Eve's Bayou
1997
Plays Sandy's Father
Riff Raff
2025
Plays Gammite Yoda
School Daze
1988
Plays Julian
All About the Benjamins
2002
Plays Detective Chuck Bryant
Hollow Point
2019
Plays Rhodie (segment "KKK Comeuppance")
Tales from the Hood
1995
Plays Gary Rivers
Get on the Bus
1996
Plays Samir Al-Faied
Fatwa
2006
Plays Anthony Chapel
Mercenary for Justice
2006
Plays Dr. Rogers B Hay
The Clapper
2018
Plays Pruitt
Panther
1995
Plays Steven Sheriff
Bitch
2017
Plays Red, White, and Blue Insurance Salesman
Chi-Raq
2015
Plays Mr. Jones
Burning Shadow
2018
Plays Jourdon Anderson
They Die by Dawn
2013
Plays Father Jeffrey
Confessions
2006
Plays Det. Craig Barnes
Fist of the Warrior
2007
Plays Kevin Parker
Cover
2007
Plays Dr. Erik Fanon (segment 'Space Traders')
Cosmic Slop
1994
Plays Henson
Facade
1999
Plays Paris
In the Hive
2012
Plays Walter
The Available Wife
2020
Plays Duke
The Queen of Hollywood Blvd
2018
Writer
Plays Rodney King
Rodney King
2017
Plays Laertes
Hamlet
2000
Plays Bradley Hudson
Influence
2020
Plays Charles Blocker
Joy Road
2011
Plays Max
Supermodel
2015
Plays Prime Minister
Better Mus' Come
2013
Plays Detective Berg
Dirty
2016
Plays Solomon Corbin
God's Waiting List
2006
Plays Oliver James / King Of Diamonds
Real Talk
2021
TV Shows
Plays Francisco Dupré
K Street
2003
Plays Thomas Marshall
All Rise
2019
Plays Prof. Howard Randolph
A Different World
1987
Plays Huseni Mershah
Oz
1997
Plays Off. Ty Davis Sr.
Third Watch
1999
Plays Belial
Kings
2009
Plays Vargas
Eagleheart
2011
Plays Booker T. Washington
Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker
2020
Plays Sac Federici
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
2008
Plays Johnny Truelove
Fallen Angels
1993
Plays Reginald Harris
The Guardian
2001
Latest Trailers
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Guns & Moses
Full Filmography
Space to Breathe
Storian
2025
Film
Heaven is Nobody's
Big Man
2025
Film
Riff Raff
Sandy's Father
2025
Film
All Rise
Thomas Marshall · 8 episodes
2022–2023
TV
Till
Dr. T.R.M. Howard
2022
Film
Real Talk
Oliver James / King Of Diamonds
2021
Film
Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker
Booker T. Washington · 1 episode
2020
TV
The Available Wife
Walter
2020
Film
The Five Rules Of Success
Santos
2020
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Roger Guenveur Smith and where are they from?
Roger Guenveur Smith is 71 years old, born on July 27, 1955 in Berkeley, California, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Roger Guenveur Smith?
Roger Guenveur Smith is best known for roles in Final Destination, American Gangster, Abduction.
How many movies has Roger Guenveur Smith been in?
Over a 38-year career (since 1988), Roger Guenveur Smith has appeared in 64 movies and 11 TV shows.
What was Roger Guenveur Smith's first movie?
The career of Roger Guenveur Smith began with School Daze (1988).
What is Roger Guenveur Smith's most recent movie or series?
Roger Guenveur Smith's most recent release is Guns & Moses, which premiered on September 7, 2025.
What TV shows has Roger Guenveur Smith appeared in?
On television, Roger Guenveur Smith has appeared in Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Oz, Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker, Third Watch.
Roger Guenveur Smith
1955-07-27 · Berkeley, California, USA
Roger Guenveur Smith (born July 27, 1955) is an American actor, director, and writer best known for his collaborations with Spike Lee.