Cornel West
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 2, 1953 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
- Active Years
- 1991–2024 (34 Years)
- Total Credits
- 54 credits in database
Biography
Cornel Ronald West is an American philosopher, author, critic, actor, and civil rights activist born on June 2, 1953, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He is a prominent member of the Democratic Socialists of America and serves as the Class of 1943 University Professor at Princeton University, where he teaches in the Department of Religion and the Center for African American Studies. West is recognized for his political and moral criticism, as well as his contributions to the post-1960s civil rights movement. His academic work examines the roles of race, gender, and class within American society. In the field of entertainment, West has 53 known acting credits listed in his professional profile.
Career overview
Cornel Ronald West is an American philosopher, author, critic, civil rights activist, and actor. Born on June 2, 1953, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, he is a prominent member of the Democratic Socialists of America. West currently serves as the Class of 1943 University Professor at Princeton University, where he teaches within the Department of Religion and the Center for African American Studies. His academic and public work is defined by a synthesis of political and moral criticism, with a particular focus on the role of race, gender, and class in American society. He is recognized for his contributions to the post-1960s civil rights movement and his analysis of how individuals respond to their radical conditionedness.
In addition to his academic career, West has established a presence in the entertainment industry as an actor. According to his professional records, he has accumulated 53 known credits in film and television. His work in media often reflects the intellectual traditions he draws upon in his broader career, which incorporates diverse philosophical and cultural perspectives. As a public figure, West remains known for his consistent engagement with the intersection of social justice and critical theory. His career continues to span both the classroom and the screen, maintaining a focus on the structural dynamics of American life.
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Full Filmography
54 titles- Tax Broke (2024) as Self
- De "Matrix" à "Sense8", la révolution Wachowski (2024) as Self - Postcolonialism Philosopher
- Israelism (2023) as Self
- Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union (2021) as Self
- When I See Them, I See Us (2021)
- Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali (2021) as Self
- 137 Shots (2021) as self
- Spiritual Audacity: The Abraham Joshua Heschel Story (2021) as Self
- Bernie Blackout (2020) as Self
- We Are George Floyd (2020) as Self
- Revolution of the Heart: The Dorothy Day Story (2020) as Self
- The Big Scary “S” Word (2020) as Self
- Henry Louis Gates Jr.: Uncovering America (2019) as Self - Harvard University
- No Safe Spaces (2019) as Self
- Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (2018)
- The Corporate Coup D'État (2018) as Self - Philosopher
- American Tap (2018) as Self
- Chasing Trane (2017) as Self - Philosopher
- An American Conscience: The Reinhold Niebuhr Story (2017) as Self
- The Black Bloc: Inside America’s Hard Left (2017) as Self
- Black America since MLK: And still I rise (2016)
- America's Election 2016: South Carolina's Black Vote (2016) as Self
- Kareem: Minority of One (2015) as Self
- Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee (2014) as Self
- Nas: Time Is Illmatic (2014) as Self
- Long Distance Revolutionary: A Journey with Mumia Abu-Jamal (2013) as Self
- Sinister (2012) Thanks
- Owned & Operated (2012) as Cornel West
- The (R)evolution of Immortal Technique (2011) as Self
- East Meets West: Hindi & Christian Perspectives on God, Love, & Spiritual Activism (2011) as Self
- Fear of a Black Republican (2011) as Self
- Still Bill (2010) as Self
- The Private Lives of Pippa Lee (2009) as Don Sexton
- Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (2009) as Self
- Stand (2009) as Self
- Q&A (2008) as Self - Panelist
- James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston (2008) as Self (as Dr. Cornel West)
- Examined Life (2008) as Self
- 30 Rock (2006) as Cornel West
- The Colbert Report (2005) as Self
- Black in the 80s (2005) as Self
- Street Fight (2005) as Self
- The Matrix Recalibrated (2004) as Self
- Real Time with Bill Maher (2003) as Self
- The Matrix Reloaded (2003) as Councillor West
- The Matrix Revolutions (2003) as Councillor West
- The Matrix Reloaded: Pre-Load (2003) as Self
- Motown 40: The Music Is Forever (1998) as Self
- The Chris Rock Show (1997)
- Black Is… Black Ain’t (1995) as Self
- Stolen Moments: Red Hot + Cool (1994) as Self
- The Issue Is Race: A Crisis in Black and White (1992) as Self
- Charlie Rose (1991) as Self
- Fariba
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Cornel West best known for?
Cornel West is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Tax Broke (2024), Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali (2021), 137 Shots (2021), Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (2018).
When and where was Cornel West born?
Cornel West was born on June 2, 1953 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA.
How many credits does Cornel West have?
Cornel West has accumulated over 54 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1991 to 2024.
What is Cornel West's background in cinema and television?
Cornel Ronald West is an American philosopher, author, critic, actor, and civil rights activist born on June 2, 1953, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He is a prominent member of the Democratic Socialists of America and serves as the Class of 1943 University Professor at Princeton University, where he teaches in the Department of R...
Cornel West by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Tax Broke (2024) as Self — aged about 71
- Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (2018) — aged about 65
- 30 Rock (2006) as Cornel West — aged about 53
- Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali (2021) as Self — aged about 68
- The Matrix Reloaded (2003) as Councillor West — aged about 50
- The Colbert Report (2005) as Self — aged about 52
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