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Black Dog (1998) -- An ex-con takes a job driving a truck cross country. What he doesn't know is that the truck is filled with illegal weapons and now he must fight to survive and save his family.
"Miami Vice" (1984): Season 3: Episode 5 -- Take a ride on the dangerous side with the action-packed third season of one of the most innovative and powerful TV series of its time, Miami Vice! In 24 unforgettable episodes, go deep undercover with Vice cops Sonny Crockett (Don Johnson) and Rico Tubbs
American Violet (2008) -- Nicole Beharie (The Express), Will Patton (Entrapment, The Postman), Charles Dutton (TV’s Roc,
Mimic) and Alfre Woodard (TV’s Desperate Housewives, Primal Fear) star in this gripping true-life
story. Falsely accused of distributing narcotics in a school zone, Dee Roberts (Beharie) is offered a deal
she can’t refuse: plead guilty and accept a 10-year suspended sentence. The alternative: risk serving 16-
to-25 in jail. Realizing a conviction would ruin her life, Dee decides to fight back. Suing the DA for
racial discrimination, Dee battles impossible odds in a case that will not only change her life but the
laws of Texas as well.
Fame (2009) -- A remake of the 1980s musical centered on the teachers and students at the prestigious New York City High School of Performing Arts.
Fame (2009) -- The official Fame music video.

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An ex-convict who served 3 years for possession of a deadly weapon and... more

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Attended Drama school at Yale. more

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Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 9 wins & 18 nominations more

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Alternate Names:

Charles Dutton

Filmography

Actor
View by NEW
Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. The Gift (post-production) (2010/II) Dad Powell 2010 - -
- 2. Legion (post-production) (2010) Percy Walker 2010 - -
- 3. Fame (2009) Mr. James Dowd 2009 $26.6M 4.3 (2,097)
- 4. "CSI: NY" (2004)   Talmadge Neville (1 episode, 2009) 2009 - 7.1 (67)
1 TV episode:
- 5. The Obama Effect (post-production) (2009) John 2009 - -
- 6. The Express (2008)   Willie 'Pops' Davis 2008 - 7.1 (3,628)
AKAs:
  • The Express: The Ernie Davis Story (USA: promotional title)
- 7. American Violet (2008) Reverend Sanders 2008 - 6.5 (357)
- 8. Racing for Time (2008) (TV) Lt. Stack 2008 - 7.6 (62)
- 9. The Third Nail (2008) Sydney 2008 - 3.8 (69)
- 10. Honeydripper (2007) Maceo 2007 - 6.8 (801)
- 11. "My Name Is Earl" (2005)   Reggie (1 episode, 2007) 2007 - 8.7 (18,478)
1 TV episode:
- 12. "House M.D." (2004)   Rodney Foreman (2 episodes, 2006-2007) 2007 - 9.3 (448)
AKAs:
  • House (South Africa: English title) (USA: short title)
- 13. Suspect (2007) (TV) Det. Joe Sampson 2007 - 7.5 (105)
- 14. "Sleeper Cell" (2005)   (1 episode, 2006) 2006 - 8.3 (1,130)
AKAs:
  • Sleeper Cell: American Terror (USA: second season title)
1 TV episode:
- 15. "Threshold" (2005)   J.T. Baylock (13 episodes, 2005-2006) 2006 - 7.4 (1,756)
- 16. Mayday (2005) (TV) Admiral Randolf Hennings 2005 - 5.0 (286)
- 17. The L.A. Riot Spectacular (2005) (as Charles Dutton) The Mayor 2005 - 5.1 (315)
- 18. "The L Word" (2004)   Dr. Benjamin Bradshaw (4 episodes, 2005) 2005 - 7.8 (5,716)
- 19. "Clubhouse" (2004)   Stuart Truman (1 episode, 2004) 2004 - 8.0 (887)
1 TV episode:
- 20. Something the Lord Made (2004) (TV) (as Charles Dutton) William Thomas 2004 - 8.2 (4,412)
- 21. Secret Window (2004) Ken Karsch 2004 $77M 6.4 (48,412)
- 22. Against the Ropes (2004)   Felix Reynolds 2004 - 5.2 (3,291)
AKAs:
  • Die Promoterin (Germany)
  • The Promoter (Germany)
- 23. Gothika (2003) Dr. Douglas Grey 2003 - 5.7 (30,071)
- 24. D.C. Sniper: 23 Days of Fear (2003) (TV) Chief Charles Moose 2003 - 6.0 (720)
- 25. "Without a Trace" (2002)   Chet Collins (2 episodes, 2002-2003) 2003 - 7.5 (37)
AKAs:
  • W.A.T (USA: short title)
2 TV episodes:
- 26. "Freedom: A History of Us" (2003)   Benjamin Arnett / Negro Student (2 episodes, 2003) 2003 - 6.8 (109)
2 TV episodes:
- 27. Conviction (2002) (TV) McGill 2002 - 6.4 (178)
- 28. 10,000 Black Men Named George (2002) (TV) Milton Webster 2002 - 6.1 (158)
- 29. D-Tox (2002)   Hendricks 2002 - 4.9 (8,119)
AKAs:
  • D-Tox (Australia)
  • D-Tox - Im Auge der Angst (Germany)
  • Eye See You (USA: video title)
- 30. "The Practice" (1997)   Leonard Marshall (1 episode, 2001) 2001 - 7.7 (1,711)
1 TV episode:
- 31. "The Sopranos" (1999)   Officer Leon Wilmore (1 episode, 2001) 2001 - 9.5 (28,446)
1 TV episode:
- 32. "Ed" (2000)   Rev. Thomas Carver (1 episode, 2001) 2001 - 8.0 (2,228)
1 TV episode:
- 33. For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story (2000) (TV)   Dizzy Gillespie 2000 - 7.2 (612)
AKAs:
  • The Arturo Sandoval Story (USA)
- 34. Deadlocked (2000) (TV)   Jacob Doyle 2000 - 6.0 (238)
AKAs:
  • Deadlocked - Die fünfte Gewalt (Germany)
- 35. Aftershock: Earthquake in New York (1999) (TV)   Mayor Bruce Lincoln 1999 - 5.1 (904)
AKAs:
  • Aftershock - Das große Beben (Germany)
  • Erdbeben-Inferno: Wenn die Welt untergeht (Germany: rerun title)
  • New York - Der jüngste Tag (Germany: DVD title)
- 36. Random Hearts (1999) Alcee 1999 $63.2M 4.8 (10,631)
- 37. The '60s (1999) (TV) (as Charles Dutton) Reverend Willie Taylor 1999 - 6.6 (1,411)
- 38. Cookie's Fortune (1999) Willis Richland 1999 - 6.8 (7,681)
- 39. "Oz" (1997)   Professor Alvah Case (1 episode, 1998) 1998 - 9.3 (10,767)
1 TV episode:
  • The Tip (1998) Professor Alvah Case
- 40. Black Dog (1998)   (as Charles Dutton) Agent Alan Ford 1998 - 4.9 (3,316)
AKAs:
  • Black Dog (France)
- 41. Blind Faith (1998) Charles Williams 1998 - 6.8 (267)
- 42. First Time Felon (1997) (TV) (uncredited) Inmate 1997 - 6.5 (598)
- 43. Mimic (1997) Leonard 1997 $38.6M 5.7 (13,528)
- 44. True Women (1997) (TV) Josiah 1997 - 6.5 (823)
- 45. "Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child" (1995)   (1 episode, 1997) 1997 - 5.3 (131)
1 TV episode:
- 46. Jack Reed: Death and Vengeance (1996) (TV) (as Charles Dutton) Lieutenant Charles Silvera 1996 - 5.9 (92)
- 47. "Homicide: Life on the Street" (1993)   Elijah Sanborn (1 episode, 1996) 1996 - 9.0 (2,281)
AKAs:
  • Homicide (USA: informal short title)
1 TV episode:
- 48. Get on the Bus (1996) George 1996 - 6.7 (2,555)
- 49. Night Visitors (1996) (TV) Dr. Eldon James 1996 - 4.1 (103)
- 50. A Time to Kill (1996) (as Charles Dutton) Sheriff Ozzie Walls 1996 $146M 7.1 (35,628)
- 51. Last Dance (1996) (uncredited) John Henry Reese 1996 - 5.6 (2,022)
- 52. Jack Reed: A Killer Among Us (1996) (TV) (as Charles Dutton) Charles Silvera 1996 - 6.1 (31)
- 53. Jack Reed: One of Our Own (1995) (TV)   Lt. Charles Silvera 1995 - 6.1 (84)
AKAs:
  • Deadly Justice (UK)
- 54. Nick of Time (1995) Huey 1995 - 6.2 (14,410)
- 55. Se7en (1995)   (uncredited) Cop 1995 $350M 8.6 (246,238)
AKAs:
  • Seven (UK: video title) (USA: alternative spelling) (USA: video title) (USA: DVD title)
- 56. Cry, the Beloved Country (1995) John Kumalo 1995 - 6.7 (915)
- 57. Zooman (1995) (TV) (as Charles Dutton) Emmett 1995 - 5.7 (59)
- 58. The Piano Lesson (1995) (TV) (as Charles Dutton) Boy Willie 1995 - 6.9 (168)
- 59. A Low Down Dirty Shame (1994)   Rothmiller 1994 - 5.4 (1,683)
AKAs:
  • Mister Cool
- 60. "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" (1991)   Captain Jonas Cutter (2 episodes, 1994) 1994 - 8.7 (2,700)
2 TV episodes:
- 61. Jack Reed: A Search for Justice (1994) (TV) Charles Silvera 1994 - 6.0 (102)
- 62. "Roc" (1991)   Roc Emerson / Roc Emeron (72 episodes, 1991-1994) 1994 - 7.1 (209)
AKAs:
  • Roc Live
72 TV episodes: 67 episodes not shown.
- 63. Foreign Student (1994)   (as Charles Dutton) Howlin' Wolf 1994 - 5.8 (152)
AKAs:
  • L'étudiant étranger (France)
- 64. Surviving the Game (1994) (as Charles Dutton) Walter Cole 1994 - 5.7 (3,819)
- 65. A Matter of Justice (1993) (TV)   (as Charles Dutton) 1993 - 6.1 (158)
AKAs:
  • Final Justice
- 66. Rudy (1993) Fortune 1993 - 7.3 (16,376)
- 67. Menace II Society (1993) Mr. Butler 1993 - 7.4 (13,446)
- 68. The Distinguished Gentleman (1992) Elijah Hawkins 1992 - 5.6 (5,825)
- 69. Alien³ (1992) Dillon 1992 $158M 6.2 (72,533)
- 70. Mississippi Masala (1991) Tyrone Williams 1991 - 6.5 (2,252)
- 71. Pretty Hattie's Baby (1991) (as Charles Dutton) 1991 - 8.7 (8)
- 72. Q & A (1990) (as Charles Dutton) Det. Sam 'Chappie' Chapman (Homicide) 1990 - 6.4 (2,006)
- 73. "Equal Justice" (1990)   Mr. Walters (1 episode, 1990) 1990 - 6.8 (23)
1 TV episode:
  • Pilot (1990) (as Charles Dutton) Mr. Walters
- 74. Equal Justice (1990) (TV) (as Charles Dutton) 1990 - 6.1 (52)
- 75. Traitor in My House (1990) (TV) (as Charles Dutton) Cyrus Quarles 1990 - -
- 76. An Unremarkable Life (1989) 1989 - 7.2 (76)
- 77. Jacknife (1989) (as Charles Dutton) Jake, Veteran Encounter Group Leader 1989 - 6.4 (2,235)
- 78. "A Man Called Hawk" (1989)   Charles Hodges (1 episode, 1989) 1989 - 7.7 (63)
1 TV episode:
- 79. Runaway (1989) (TV)   (as Charles Dutton) Ralph Colby 1989 - 6.8 (24)
AKAs:
  • Wonderworks: Runaway (USA: series title)
- 80. 'Crocodile' Dundee II (1988) (as Charles Dutton) Leroy Brown 1988 $240M 5.1 (15,332)
- 81. The Murder of Mary Phagan (1988) (TV) (as Charles Dutton) Jim Conley 1988 - 7.3 (344)
- 82. Astonished (1988) (as Charles Dutton) White 1988 - 5.3 (8)
- 83. No Mercy (1986) (as Charles Dutton) Sergeant Sandy 1986 - 5.3 (2,424)
- 84. "Cagney & Lacey" (1982)   Mr. Johnson (1 episode, 1986) 1986 - 6.9 (407)
1 TV episode:
- 85. "Miami Vice" (1984)   Ed McCain / Lieutenant Pearson (2 episodes, 1985-1986) 1986 - 7.8 (3,704)
2 TV episodes:
- 86. Apology (1986) (TV)   (as Charles Dutton) Asst. District Attorney 1986 - 5.4 (164)
AKAs:
  • Apology for Murder (UK)
- 87. "The Equalizer" (1985)   Abmennet (1 episode, 1985) 1985 - 7.6 (667)
1 TV episode:
- 88. Cat's Eye (1985)   (as Charles Dutton) Dom 1985 - 5.9 (5,845)
AKAs:
  • Stephen King's Cat's Eye
Director
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. The Obama Effect (post-production) (2009) 2009 - -
- 2. Racing for Time (2008) (TV) 2008 - 7.6 (62)
- 3. Under (2008) (TV) 2008 - -
- 4. "Sleeper Cell" (2005)   (3 episodes, 2006) 2006 - 8.3 (1,130)
AKAs:
  • Sleeper Cell: American Terror (USA: second season title)
3 TV episodes:
- 5. Against the Ropes (2004)   2004 - 5.2 (3,291)
AKAs:
  • Die Promoterin (Germany)
  • The Promoter (Germany)
- 6. "The Corner" (2000)   (6 episodes, 2000) 2000 - 8.8 (1,080)
6 TV episodes: 1 episode not shown.
- 7. First Time Felon (1997) (TV) 1997 - 6.5 (598)
Producer
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. "Roc" (1991)   executive producer (1 episode, 1993) 1993 - 7.1 (209)
AKAs:
  • Roc Live
1 TV episode:
- 2. Laurel Avenue (1993) (TV) (executive producer) (as Charles Dutton) 1993 - 6.8 (61)
Miscellaneous Crew
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. "Roc" (1991)   executive consultant (2 episodes, 1992-1993) 1993 - 7.1 (209)
AKAs:
  • Roc Live
2 TV episodes:
Writer
Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. The Obama Effect (post-production) (2009) (written by) 2009 - -
Soundtrack
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Foreign Student (1994)   (performer: "Evil") 1994 - 5.8 (152)
AKAs:
  • L'étudiant étranger (France)
Thanks
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. "Oz" (1997)   special thanks (2 episodes, 2000) 2000 - 9.3 (10,767)
2 TV episodes:
Self
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. For Love of Liberty: The Story of America's Black Patriots (post-production) (2010) (TV) (voice) 2010 - -
- 2. From Hollywood to Syracuse: The Legacy of Ernie Davis (2009) Himself 2009 - -
- 3. The Express: Making of 'The Express' (2009) (V) Himself 2009 - -
- 4. The Express: Making History - The Story of Ernie Davis (2009) (V) Himself 2009 - -
- 5. "HBO First Look" (1992)   Pops (1 episode, 2008) 2008 - 6.4 (154)
1 TV episode:
- 6. "Tavis Smiley" (2004)   Himself (1 episode, 2008) 2008 - 5.6 (86)
1 TV episode:
- 7. "The View" (1997)   Himself (1 episode, 2008) 2008 - 2.9 (2,053)
1 TV episode:
- 8. Cuttin Da Mustard (2008) Himself 2008 - 9.0 (30)
- 9. "After Hours with Daniel Boulud" (2006)   Himself (1 episode, 2006) 2006 - 4.5 (26)
1 TV episode:
- 10. Secret Window: From Book to Film (2004) (V) Himself 2004 - 4.4 (120)
- 11. The Making of 'Alien³' (2003) (V) Himself 2003 - 7.9 (123)
- 12. The 55th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2003) (TV) (as Charles Dutton) Himself - Co-presenter 2003 - 3.7 (174)
- 13. Essence Awards (2003) (TV) (as Charles Dutton) Himself 2003 - 3.3 (7)
- 14. The 54th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2002) (TV) (as Charles Dutton) Himself 2002 - 3.7 (280)
- 15. 5th Annual Prism Awards (2001) (TV) (as Charles Dutton) Himself - Presenter 2001 - 3.1 (6)
- 16. "The Howard Stern Radio Show" (1998)   Himself (1 episode, 2000) 2000 - 5.2 (177)
1 TV episode:
- 17. The 52nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2000) (TV) Himself 2000 - 5.9 (37)
- 18. "CBS Cares" (2000) Himself (unknown episodes) 2000 - 7.4 (11)
- 19. 26th NAACP Image Awards (1994) (TV) Himself 1994 - 3.4 (9)
- 20. 25th NAACP Image Awards (1993) (TV) Himself - Winner 1993 - 5.3 (8)
- 21. Soul Train Comedy Awards (1993) (TV) Himself - Presenter 1993 - 5.7 (17)
- 22. Mo' Funny: Black Comedy in America (1993) (TV) (as Charles Dutton) Himself/Narrator 1993 - 4.4 (46)
- 23. The 19th Annual People's Choice Awards (1993) (TV) Himself 1993 - -
- 24. "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (1992)   Himself (1 episode, 1992) 1992 - 6.8 (475)
AKAs:
  • Jay Leno (Australia)
1 TV episode:
- 25. "The Arsenio Hall Show" (1989)   Himself (2 episodes, 1992) 1992 - 6.4 (162)
2 TV episodes:
- 26. The Making of 'Alien 3' (1992) (TV) (as Charles Dutton) Himself 1992 - 6.4 (58)
- 27. "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" (1962)   Himself (1 episode, 1991) 1991 - 8.3 (463)
AKAs:
  • The Best of Carson (USA: rerun title)
1 TV episode:
- 28. The 44th Annual Tony Awards (1990) (TV) Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Play 1990 - 6.8 (36)
- 1. "E! True Hollywood Story"  
1 TV episode:
- 2. "Oz"  
3 TV episodes:

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Stage: Appeared on Broadway in August Wilson's "Piano Lesson", 1990. Nominated for a Tony award. more

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