Samuel Monroe Jr.
Actor · Since 1993
Known for
Samuel Monroe Jr. is a working American actor, cast for weight rather than for glamour. The filmography runs to 17 credits across film and television. Of everything here, 'Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood' is the title that keeps being brought up, and Sam with it. A second familiar entry is 'Menace II Society'. Work began in 1993. Crime is where the work has concentrated.
Samuel Monroe Jr.
Actor · Since 1993
15 Movies · 2 Series
Samuel Monroe Jr. is a working American actor, cast for weight rather than for glamour. The filmography runs to 17 credits across film and television. Of everything here, 'Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood' is the title that keeps being brought up, and Sam with it. A second familiar entry is 'Menace II Society'. Work began in 1993. Crime is where the work has concentrated.
Movies
Plays Sam
Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
1996
Plays Ilena's Cousin
Menace II Society
1993
Plays Lorenz
Set It Off
1996
Plays Bulldog (segment "Welcome to My Mortuary")
Tales from the Hood
1995
Plays Poncho
I Got the Hook Up 2
2019
Plays Jerome
Packz
Plays Junior
The Players Club
1998
Plays T-Bone
County General
2005
Plays Kill Bill
She Ball
2020
Plays The Intruder
Lockdown: 2025
2021
Plays AK
7th and Westlake: Nino's Revenge
2019
Plays James
Behind De Pole
2014
Latest Trailers
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Shine Kings
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Samuel Monroe Jr. still alive?
Samuel Monroe Jr. passed away on August 27, 2026 at age 52.
What are the most famous roles of Samuel Monroe Jr.?
Samuel Monroe Jr. is best known for roles in Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood, Menace II Society, Set It Off.
How many movies has Samuel Monroe Jr. been in?
Over a 33-year career (since 1993), Samuel Monroe Jr. has appeared in 15 movies and 2 TV shows.
What was Samuel Monroe Jr.'s first movie?
The career of Samuel Monroe Jr. began with Menace II Society (1993).
What is Samuel Monroe Jr.'s most recent movie or series?
Samuel Monroe Jr.'s most recent release is Shine Kings, which premiered on June 14, 2022.
What TV shows has Samuel Monroe Jr. appeared in?
On television, Samuel Monroe Jr. has appeared in Smart Guy, Murder One, The Steve Harvey Show, Out All Night.
Samuel Monroe Jr.
1973-11-28 · Los Angeles, California, USA
Samuel Monroe Jr. (November 28, 1973 – August 26, 2026) was an American actor and rapper under the name Caffeine. He acted in numerous films including Menace II Society (1993), Tales from the Hood (1995), Set It Off (1996), and The Players Club (1998), and appeared in television series including Out All Night (1993), and NYPD Blue (1996).
Monroe was also a rapper and performed as Caffeine. He was a part of the group Da Hoodstas alongside Drano and Lil D with whom he released an album called "Hoodsta Madness" in 1994 under Strictly Lethal Records. In 2000, he released his only solo album Things In The Game Done Changed, under Jive Records, Zomba Records and Goodfellas Entertainment. The album featured many notable artists including Kurupt, Noreaga and Too Short, as well as production from Battlecat and Jazze Pha among others.