Common
Common
Best known for his individualistic promulgation of jazz-rap during the 1990s -- a decade when gangsta rap threatened to take over much of the urban music scene -- underground rapper Common attained recognition for the sophisticated lyrics and ever-present political subtexts in his raps. Something of a critics' favorite, Common also achieved commercial success with such albums as Can I Borrow a Dollar? (1992, his debut), Like Water for Chocolate (2000), Electric Circus (2002), and Be (2005). During the first 15 years or so of his career, the Chicago native's filmed activity remained generally confined to music videos, performance films, and also urban and rap-themed documentaries such as the 2003 Soundz of Spirit, the 2004 Letter to the President, and 2005's jubilant Dave Chappelle's Block Party. By 2007, Common began branching out into dramatic roles. That year, the rapper landed supporting parts in such films as Joe Carnahan's darkly comic action thriller Smokin' Aces and Ridley Scott's period crime drama American Gangster. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
Filmography of Common:
- Letter to the President with Snoop Dogg , KRS One , Ghostface Killah , Dennis Kucinich , Larry Flynt , Dame Dash , Dick Gregory , Raekwon , Amiri Baraka , Daddy-o , Davey D , Dana Dane
- BET Hip Hop Awards 2007 with T.I. , Kanye West , Lil' Wayne , KRS One , Nelly , Soulja Boy , Katt Williams
- Dave Chappelle's Block Party with Dave Chappelle , Kanye West , Mos Def , Talib Kweli , Dead Prez , Fugees , Erykah Badu , Jill Scott , Roots , Mark Chesnutt , Keyshia Cole , Chairman Fred , Fred Jr. Hampton , Big Daddy Kane , John Legend , Martin Luther , Pharoahe Monch , Bilal , Kool G Rap , Andre 4000 , Eugenia "China" Black , Keisha Williams , R.C. Williams , Braylon Lacy , Raphael Iglehart , Eric Greene , Burton Smith , DJ Dummy , Stick Man , M1 , Miamouna Youssef , Lauryn Hill , Wyclef Jean , Prakazrel "Pras" Michel , Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis , Donald Guillame , Leon Higgins , Greg "DJ Chaps" Dendy , Tiffany Phinazee , Carla Duren , Tariq 'Black Thought' Trotter , Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson , Leonard Nelson Hubbard , James Gray , Kirk Douglas , Frank Walker , Peter Kuzma , Dave Manly , Valvin Roane , Caroline Lee Johnson , Leonard Harris , Dexter Mills , DJ A Trak , Adam Blackstone , Omar Edwards , Kevin Hanson , Norman Jeff Bradshaw , Matt Cappy , Chris Farr , James Poyser , Don Moore , Rudolph Walker , Isaac Ben Ayala , Craig Bailey , Tyren De'Armond , Jonathan Evans , Nicole Marie Evans , Alice Goguen , Robin Grundy , Mary Hall , Lisa Harbison , Anthony II Jackson , Leann Javins , Jeffrey A. Johnson , Jamon Lewis , Jonathan L. Lofton , Montez Morton , Craig Peterson , Bobby Robbins , David C. Roberts , Elinor Rossi , Jeffrey Tollette , Doris Totty , Jamila C. Totty , Aaron Wallingford , D.J. Wallingford , Alphonso Washington , Brian Milsapp , Central State University Marching Band , Brooklyn Steppers , Luz Grice , Darren "Mr T." Hymes , Lil' Cease , Andrea Smith , Arthur Wood , Cynthia Wood , Cody Chestnutt , Tiffany Limos , Freeway
- Smokin' Aces with Ben Affleck , Andy Garcia , Alicia Keys , Ray Liotta , Jeremy Piven , Ryan Reynolds , Peter Berg , Taraji P. Henson , Chris Pine , Martin Henderson , Jason Bateman , Joel Edgerton , Curtis Armstrong , David Proval , Tommy Flanagan , Joseph Ruskin , Christopher Holley , Nestor Carbonell , Kevin Durand , Vladimir Kulich , Maury Sterling , Matthew Fox , Alex Rocco , Wayne Newton , Mike Falkow , Joe Drago , Jeff Habberstad , Davenia McFadden , George Fisher , Janet Edwards , Suzanne Stover , Scott Halberstadt , Lorna Scott , Lonnie Moore , Patrick St. Esprit , Steve Florian , Robert J. Weir , Zach Cumer , Ken Rudulph , Christopher Murray , Christopher Murray , Michael Murphy , Marianne Muellerleile , Stefanie Cruz , John Alston , Brian Bloom , Paul Wilson , Scott Bloom , Alfred Woodley , James Conkle , Clare Carey , David 'Goldy' Goldsmith
- American Gangster with Denzel Washington , Russell Crowe , Chiwetel Ejiofor , Cuba Jr. Gooding , Josh Brolin , Ted Levine , Armand Assante , Clarence III Williams , John Ortiz , John Hawkes , RZA , Lymari Nadal , Yul Vazquez , Ruby Dee , Idris Elba , Carla Gugino , Joe Morton , Jon Polito , Kevin Corrigan , Roger Guenveur Smith , Malcolm Goodwin , Ric Young , Roger Bart , Tip "T.I." Harris , KaDee Strickland , Ruben Santiago-Hudson , Norman Reedus , Albert Jones , J. Kyle Manzay , Warner Miller , Hamilton Clancy
- The Art of 16 Bars with Kool Moe Dee , MC Lyte , Slick Rick , Rakim , Q Tip , Redman , Method Man , Nas , Raekwon , KRS One , Jay Z , RZA , Too Short , 50 Cent , Jadakiss , Kanye West , Notorious B.I.G.
- Fade to Black with Jay Z , Mary J. Blige , Sean Combs , Slick Rick , Rick Rubin , Foxy Brown , Timbaland , Memphis Bleek , Beanie Sigel , R. Kelly , Funkmaster Flex , Missy Elliott , Pharrell Williams , Ghostface Killah , Dame Dash , ?uestlove , Just Blaze , Young Guru , Freeway , Twista , Kanye West , Beyonce
- Soundz of Spirit with Saul Williams , KRS One , Cee-Lo , Andre 3000 , Mystic , Talib Kweli , Davey D , Goapele
Common Trivia
When was Common born?
Common date of birth: March 13, 1972
Who did Common play in Wanted?
Common was The Gunsmith in Wanted
Who did Common play in Street Kings?
Common was Coates in Street Kings
Who did Common portray in Smokin' Aces?
Common was Sir Ivy in Smokin' Aces
Who did Common portray in American Gangster?
Common was Turner Lucas in American Gangster
