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KRS-One

Acting Born Aug 20, 1965 Brooklyn, New York, USA 37 credits
37
Total Credits
1985–2024
40 Years Career Span
5
Vault Titles
0
Key Co-Stars

Biography

KRS-One works in acting. Born August 20, 1965 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. Archytele tracks 37 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Career timeline

Hip-Hop and the White House
Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World
jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction CeremonyMixtape
Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell
Marvel's Luke Cage
Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives
Jamel Shabazz Street Photographer
Something from Nothing: The Art of RapYo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
Rhyme and Punishment
Good HairThe Obama Deception
NY77: The Coolest Year in HellBomb It
Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N OutSoundz of SpiritThe MC: Why We Do It
Red Bull BC One5 Sides of a CoinFemale American Rap Stars
BeefHip Hop: A Tale from the Hood
Boricua's Bond
Cope 2 Kings Destroy
Subway StoriesRhyme & Reason
Tibetan Freedom Concert
Rap: Looking for the Perfect Beat
Who's the Man?
In Living ColorSlammin' Rap Video Magazine Vol. 1
Yo! MTV RapsI'm Gonna Git You Sucka · Musician
Alive from Off Center

Full Filmography

37 titles
  • Hip-Hop and the White House (2024)
  • Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World (2023) as Self
  • jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy (2022) as Self (archive footage)
  • 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2022) as Self (archive footage)
  • Mixtape (2022) as Self
  • Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell (2021) as Self - Hip-Hop Artist (archive footage)
  • Marvel's Luke Cage (2016) as KRS-One
  • Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives (2015)
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  • Jamel Shabazz Street Photographer (2013) as Self
  • Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap (2012) as Self
  • Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ (2012) as Self
  • Rhyme and Punishment (2011) as Self
  • Good Hair (2009) as Self
  • The Obama Deception (2009) as Self
  • NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell (2007) as Self
  • Bomb It (2007) as Himself
  • Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out (2005)
  • Soundz of Spirit (2005) as Self
  • The MC: Why We Do It (2005) as Self
  • Red Bull BC One (2004) as Self
  • 5 Sides of a Coin (2004) as Himself
  • Female American Rap Stars (2004)
  • Beef (2003) as Self
  • Hip Hop: A Tale from the Hood (2003) as KRS-One
  • Boricua's Bond (2000)
  • Cope 2 Kings Destroy (1999) as Himself
  • Subway Stories (1997) as Vendor (segment "Subway Car from Hell")
  • Rhyme & Reason (1997) as Self
  • Tibetan Freedom Concert (1996) as Self
  • Rap: Looking for the Perfect Beat (1995)
  • Who's the Man? (1993) as Rashid
  • In Living Color (1990)
  • Slammin' Rap Video Magazine Vol. 1 (1990) as Self
  • Yo! MTV Raps (1988) as Self
  • I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (1988) Musician
  • Alive from Off Center (1985) as self
  • Paragraphs I Manifest as Self

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is KRS-One best known for?

KRS-One is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Marvel's Luke Cage (2016), Cyborg Kuro-chan (1999), Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out (2005), Les Misérables (1998).

When and where was KRS-One born?

KRS-One was born on August 20, 1965 in Brooklyn, New York, USA.

How many credits does KRS-One have?

KRS-One has accumulated over 37 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1985 to 2024.

What is KRS-One's background in cinema and television?

Lawrence Parker (born August 20, 1965), known professionally as KRS-One (/ˌkeɪ ɑːr ɛs ˈwʌn/; an abbreviation of "Knowledge Reigns Supreme Over Nearly Everyone") and Teacha, is an American rapper from the Bronx. He rose to prominence as part of the hip-hop group Boogie Down Productions, which he formed with DJ Scott La ...

KRS-One by the numbers

37credits
29films
8TV series
1985–2024active years

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