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Wendell Pierce Filmography: Every Movie and TV Show in Order

All 76 Wendell Pierce roles in chronological order (1985 to 2026): 40 movies and 36 TV series.

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How many movies and TV shows has Wendell Pierce been in? This complete Wendell Pierce filmography lists 76 credited roles (40 films, 36 TV series), in chronological order from 1985 to 2026, with links to our full guides where available.

Wendell Pierce movies in order

  • The Money Pit (1986) as Paramedic
  • Casualties of War (1989) as MacIntire
  • Family Business (1989) as Prosecutor
  • A Rage in Harlem (1991) as Louis
  • Malcolm X (1992) as Ben Thomas
  • Manhattan Murder Mystery (1993) as Policeman
  • It Could Happen to You (1994) as Bo Williams
  • Bye Bye Love (1995) as Hector
  • Hackers (1995) as S.S. Agent Richard Gill
  • Waiting to Exhale (1995) as Michael
  • Get on the Bus (1996) as Wendell Perry
  • Sleepers (1996) as Little Caesar
  • Bulworth (1998) as Fred
  • Brown Sugar (2002) as Simon
  • The Fighting Temptations (2003) as Reverend Lewis
  • Land of Plenty (2004) as Henry
  • Ray (2004) as Wilbur Brassfield
  • Stay Alive (2006) as Detective Thibodeaux
  • I Think I Love My Wife (2007) as Sean
  • Love Ranch (2010) as Naasih Mohammed
  • Night Catches Us (2010) as David Gordon
  • The Mortician (2011) as Clinger
  • Horrible Bosses (2011) as Detective Hagan
  • Lay the Favorite (2012) as Dave the Rave
  • The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 (2012) as J. Jenks
  • Parker (2013) as Carlson
  • Möbius (2013) as Bob
  • Elsa & Fred (2014) as Armande
  • Selma (2014) as Rev. Hosea Williams
  • The Gift (2015) as Detective Mills
  • The Runner (2015) as Frank Legrand
  • Grease Live (2016) as Coach Calhoun
  • Confirmation (2016) as Clarence Thomas
  • Bad Moms (2016) as Principal Daryl Burr
  • Piercing (2019) as The Doctor
  • Clemency (2019) as Jonathan Williams
  • Thunderbolts* (2025) as Congressman Gary
  • Superman (2025) as Perry White
  • Highest 2 Lowest (2025) as Gabe
  • Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War (2026) as James Greer

Wendell Pierce TV shows

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Frequently asked questions

How many movies has Wendell Pierce been in?

Wendell Pierce has 40 credited film roles and 36 TV roles, for a total of 76 credits from 1985 to 2026.

What was Wendell Pierce's first major role?

The Equalizer (1985).

What is Wendell Pierce's most recent project?

Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War (2026).

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