Godfrey Cambridge: Movies & Filmography
- films
- 14
- on screen
- 1963–1994
Godfrey Cambridge's Career in Numbers
Godfrey Cambridge's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Godfrey Cambridge works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Gone Are the Days! (1963) to Scott Joplin (1977), and the 1970s were the busiest decade.
Godfrey Cambridge Movies by Decade
- 1960s 4
- 1970s 9
The 1970s were Godfrey Cambridge's busiest decade, with 9 films.
Godfrey Cambridge Movies by Genre
- Comedy 6
- Crime 3
- Drama 2
- History 1
- Thriller 1
Comedy is the genre Godfrey Cambridge has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of crime (3).
Godfrey Cambridge Career Milestones
- First film
- Gone Are the Days! 1963
- Newest film
- Scott Joplin 1977
Godfrey Cambridge Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Godfrey Cambridge is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Godfrey Cambridge Movies as an Actor
13- 1977
Scott Joplin as Tom Turpin · History - 1975
Friday Foster as Ford Malotte · Thriller - 1975
Whiffs as Dusty · Crime - 1973
Five on the Black Hand Side as Godfrey Cambridge · Comedy - 1972
Come Back, Charleston Blue as Gravedigger Jones · Crime - 1972
Beware! The Blob as Chester Hargis · Comedy - 1972
The Biscuit Eater as Willie Dorsey · Drama - 1970
Watermelon Man Comedy - 1970
Cotton Comes to Harlem as Gravedigger Jones · Crime - 1968
The Biggest Bundle of Them All as Benjamin 'Benny' Brownstead · Comedy - 1967
The President’s Analyst as Don Masters · Comedy - 1967
The Busy Body as Mike · Comedy - 1963
Gone Are the Days! as Gitlow Judson · Drama
Godfrey Cambridge in Documentaries & Specials
1
Godfrey Cambridge: Questions & Answers
How many movies Godfrey Cambridge has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Godfrey Cambridge been in?
Godfrey Cambridge is credited on 14 films, from 1963 to 1994. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Godfrey Cambridge's newest movie?
The most recent film on Godfrey Cambridge's filmography is But… Seriously (1994), in the role of Self (archive footage).
Who does Godfrey Cambridge work with most often?
Godfrey Cambridge shares the most films with Ossie Davis (2 films) and Richard Pryor (2 films).
The Best Godfrey Cambridge Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 14 credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
