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Rudy Ray Moore
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Rudy Ray Moore

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1927 – 2008 · Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA · Active 1975–2023

Rudy Ray Moore, born in 1927 in Fort Smith, Arkansas, was a trailblazer in the world of cult cinema. He gained fame as the creator and star of Dolemite (1975), where he showcased his sharp wit and larger-than-life persona. Moore's impact continued with The Human Tornado (1976), where he played the titular character, blending comedy with action in a way that challenged conventional filmmaking. His roles in Petey Wheatstraw (1977) and Disco Godfather (1979) further cemented his status as a unique voice in the exploitation genre, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of cult films.

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The Best of Sex and Violence

The Best of Sex and Violence

1982 ★ 5.7
as (archive footage)

Hosted by John Carradine, this tape is a compilation of scenes from and previews for various exploitation films.

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Penitentiary II (1982) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
Penitentiary II
1982 · ★3.0
The Monkey Hustle (1976) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
The Monkey Hustle
1976 · ★5.0
Petey Wheatstraw (1977) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
Petey Wheatstraw
1977 · ★6.0
Dolemite (1975) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
Dolemite
1975 · ★6.0
The Human Tornado (1976) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
The Human Tornado
1976 · ★6.0
Disco Godfather (1979) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
Disco Godfather
1979 · ★6.0
Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB
Martin (1992)
Martin
1992
Dolemite (1975)
Dolemite
1975
B.A.P.S (1997)
B.A.P.S
1997
The Human Tornado (1976)
The Human Tornado
1976
Petey Wheatstraw (1977)
Petey Wheatstraw
1977
Disco Godfather (1979)
Disco Godfather
1979

Filmography

43 credits
2020s 1 credit
2023
TNT Jackson
TV
2010s 2 credits
2013
Bada$$ Mothaf**kas as Dolemite (Archive Footage)
Movie
2010
2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift as (archive footage)
Movie ★ 6.1
2000s 10 credits
2009
It Came from Trafalgar as Dangerous Dan
Movie ★ 3.3
2005
The Drunken Dead Guy as Self
Movie ★ 8.0
2005
Vampire Assassin
Movie ★ 2.6
2005
Lil' Pimp as Mr Slippers (voice)
Movie ★ 4.9
2004
Macked, Hammered, Slaughtered and Shafted as Self
Movie ★ 10.0
2003
The Watermelon Heist as The Angel Of Death
Movie ★ 3.3
2002
The Dolemite Explosion as Dolemite
Movie ★ 3.3
2002
Rudy Ray Moore: Live at Wetlands: N.Y.C. as Self
Movie
2000
American Pimp as Dolemite
Movie ★ 5.8
2000
Big Money Hustlas as Dolemite
Movie ★ 4.8
1990s 8 credits
1999
Shaolin Dolemite as Monk Ru-Dee
Movie ★ 5.5
1999
Jackie's Back! as Bad Guy in Coco Movie
Movie ★ 6.9
1997
Violent New Breed as Pastor Williams
Movie ★ 7.0
1997
B.A.P.S as Nate
Movie ★ 5.3
1997
Fakin' Da Funk as Larry
Movie ★ 6.0
1995
Afros, Macks & Zodiacs as Self
Movie
1994
The Legend of Dolemite! Bigger & Badder as Self
Movie ★ 7.0
1992
Martin as Rudy Ray Moore
TV ★ 7.6
1980s 3 credits
1982
The Best of Sex and Violence● as (archive footage)
Movie ★ 5.5
1982
Penitentiary II● as Husband
Movie ★ 4.4
1982
Rude as Self
Movie ★ 7.0
1970s 5 credits
1979
Disco Godfather● as Tucker Williams
Movie ★ 5.5
1977
Petey Wheatstraw● as Petey
Movie ★ 5.6
1976
The Human Tornado● as Dolemite
Movie ★ 6.1
1976
The Monkey Hustle● as Goldie
Movie ★ 5.7
1975
Dolemite● as Dolemite
Movie ★ 5.9
Crew Credits
2000s 2 credits
2002
The Dolemite Explosion Executive Producer
Movie ★ 3.3
2002
Rudy Ray Moore: Live at Wetlands: N.Y.C. Executive Producer
Movie
1990s 3 credits
1999
Shaolin Dolemite Writer
Movie ★ 5.5
1994
The Legend of Dolemite! Bigger & Badder Writer
Movie ★ 7.0
1994
The Legend of Dolemite! Bigger & Badder Producer
Movie ★ 7.0
1980s 1 credit
1982
Rude Writer
Movie ★ 7.0
1970s 8 credits
1979
Disco Godfather● Producer
Movie ★ 5.5
1976
The Human Tornado● Characters
Movie ★ 6.1
1976
The Human Tornado● Producer
Movie ★ 6.1
1976
The Human Tornado● Set Designer
Movie ★ 6.1
1976
The Human Tornado● Lyricist
Movie ★ 6.1
1975
Dolemite● Producer
Movie ★ 5.9
1975
Dolemite● Set Decoration
Movie ★ 5.9
1975
Dolemite● Adaptation
Movie ★ 5.9