Actor

Fat Joe: Movies & Box Office

films: 19
on screen: 1994–2024
box office: $1.88M
average score: 56

Born: August 19, 1970 (age 56)
Birthplace: The Bronx, New York City, U.S.
Full name: Joseph Antonio Cartagena
Citizenship: American
Occupations: Rapper, songwriter, actor, record executive
Years active: 1992–present
Spouses: Lorena Cartagena
Children: 3

Known for

The Best Fat Joe Movies

The highest-rated films Fat Joe is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. All Up in the Biz (2023) scores highest, at 83. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking

Career at a glance

Fat Joe's Career in Numbers

Fat Joe's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Fat Joe works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from I Like It Like That (1994) to This Is Me…Now (2024), and the 2020s were the busiest decade.

Fat Joe Movies by Decade

1990s 2
2000s 2
2010s 3
2020s 4

The 2020s were Fat Joe's busiest decade, with 4 films.

Fat Joe Movies by Genre

Music 3
Action 2
Romance 2
Sci-Fi 1
Mystery 1
Documentary 1
Drama 1

Music is the genre Fat Joe has worked in most, with 3 films, ahead of action (2).

Fat Joe Career Milestones

First film: I Like It Like That 1994
Biggest box office hit: I Like It Like That $1.76M worldwide
Best-rated film: All Up in the Biz Movie Echo Score 83
Newest film: This Is Me…Now 2024

19 credits

Fat Joe Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Fat Joe is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 56. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Fat Joe Movies as an Actor

Fat Joe in Documentaries & Specials

Biography

Who Is Fat Joe?

Fat Joe was born in The Bronx, New York City, U.S. in 1970 and is 56 years old. Credited on films since 1994, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Joseph Antonio Cartagena, also known as Fat Joe, is a talented American rapper who started his music career as a member of the hip hop group, Diggin' in the Crates Crew (D.I.T.C.), in 1992. Besides being a successful solo artist, he is known for forming the hip hop group Terror Squad and its namesake record label. Some notable artists he has signed include Big Pun, Remy Ma, Tony Sunshine, and Cuban Link. Joe's first solo album, 'Represent', was released in 1993, following which he released several successful albums such as 'Jealous One's Envy' (1995) and 'Don Cartagena' (1998). His biggest commercial hit came with the release of album 'Jealous Ones Still Envy (J.O.S.E.)' in 2001, which received platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In addition to his music career, Joe made appearances in several films, such as 'Scary Movie 3' and 'Happy Feet' and Spike Lee's Netflix series 'She's Gotta Have It.' He also hosted the Coca Vision podcast on Tidal where he engages with celebrity guests to discuss music, friendships, and pop culture.

Works with

Who Fat Joe Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Fat Joe shares the most films with. Keke Palmer comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Post Malone (3).

FAQ

Fat Joe: Questions & Answers

How many movies Fat Joe has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Fat Joe been in?

Fat Joe is credited on 19 films, from 1994 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Fat Joe's highest-grossing movie?

I Like It Like That (1994) is Fat Joe's biggest box office hit, with $1.76M worldwide, ahead of Thicker Than Water (1999) ($113K). Across every film with box office figures, Fat Joe's movies have made $1.88M.

Fat Joe's biggest hits

What is the best Fat Joe movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Fat Joe's best-rated film is All Up in the Biz (2023) with a score of 83, followed by This Is Me…Now: A Love Story (2024) (58).

Best Fat Joe movies, ranked

How old is Fat Joe?

Fat Joe is 56 years old, born on August 19, 1970 in The Bronx, New York City, U.S..

What is Fat Joe's newest movie?

The most recent film on Fat Joe's filmography is The French Montana Story: For Khadija (2024), in the role of Self.

Who does Fat Joe work with most often?

Fat Joe shares the most films with Keke Palmer (3 films), Post Malone (3 films) and Jenifer Lewis (3 films).

The Best Fat Joe Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 19 credits.

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