Tariq Trotter
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Tariq Trotter is a steady actor, the kind of casting that steadies a production rather than sells it. 31 years, 16 credits, no long gaps. 'tick, tick... BOOM!' is the most-seen line on the filmography, as H.A.W.K. Smooth. 'Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping' adds a second point of recognition. Everything here has been built since 1995.
Tariq Trotter
13 Movies
3 Series
Tariq Trotter is a steady actor, the kind of casting that steadies a production rather than sells it. 31 years, 16 credits, no long gaps. 'tick, tick... BOOM!' is the most-seen line on the filmography, as H.A.W.K. Smooth. 'Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping' adds a second point of recognition. Everything here has been built since 1995.
Movies
Plays H.A.W.K. Smooth
tick, tick... BOOM!
2021
Plays The Roots
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
2016
Plays Pee Wee Ellis
Get On Up
2014
Plays Alabama Porch Monkey
Bamboozled
2000
Plays Barbershop Patron
Brotherly Love
2015
Plays Lionel McWorthers
Stealing Cars
2016
Plays Bostic Washington
Night Catches Us
2010
Plays Roland
Yelling To The Sky
2011
Plays Tom Bogotus
On the Inside
2011
Plays Damar Varnish
Party Monster: Scratching the Surface
2018
Plays Tariq
Love Rome
2004
Plays Solomon
Brooklyn Babylon
2001
Latest Trailers
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Gorillaz Present: The Mountain, The Moon Cave and The Sad God
Full Filmography
Angry Birds Mystery Island
Bat-Bat (voice) · 2 episodes
2024
TV
tick, tick... BOOM!
H.A.W.K. Smooth
2021
Film
Waiting for Godot
Pozzo
2021
Film
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Damar Varnish · 1 episode
2018
TV
Party Monster: Scratching the Surface
Damar Varnish
2018
Film
The Deuce
Reggie Love · 4 episodes
2017
TV
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
The Roots
2016
Film
Stealing Cars
Lionel McWorthers
2016
Film
Brotherly Love
Barbershop Patron
2015
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Tariq Trotter?
Tariq Trotter is 54 years old, born on October 3, 1971.
What are the most famous roles of Tariq Trotter?
Tariq Trotter is best known for roles in tick, tick... BOOM!, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping, Get On Up.
How many movies has Tariq Trotter been in?
Over a 31-year career (since 1995), Tariq Trotter has appeared in 13 movies and 3 TV shows.
What was Tariq Trotter's first movie?
The career of Tariq Trotter began with On The Go - Repeat Offender (1995).
What is Tariq Trotter's most recent movie or series?
Tariq Trotter's most recent release is Gorillaz Present: The Mountain, The Moon Cave and The Sad God, which premiered on February 26, 2026.
What TV shows has Tariq Trotter appeared in?
On television, Tariq Trotter has appeared in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, The Deuce, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Grammys.
Tariq Trotter
1971-10-03
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.