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Mustafa Shakir, actor
Actor

Mustafa Shakir: Movies & Box Office

films
14
on screen
2005–2025
box office
$76.6M
average score
49
Born
August 21, 1976 (age 50)
Birthplace
North Carolina, US
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Actor
Years active
1996-present
Known for

The Best Mustafa Shakir Movies

The highest-rated films Mustafa Shakir is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Song Sung Blue (2025) scores highest, at 82. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Mustafa Shakir's Career in Numbers

Mustafa Shakir's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Mustafa Shakir works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Within (2005) to Love Hurts (2025), and the 2020s were the busiest decade.

Mustafa Shakir Movies by Decade

  1. 2000s 1
  2. 2010s 6
  3. 2020s 7

The 2020s were Mustafa Shakir's busiest decade, with 7 films.

Mustafa Shakir Movies by Genre

  • Action 5
  • Drama 4
  • Biography 1
  • Thriller 1
  • Sci-Fi 1
  • Horror 1

Action is the genre Mustafa Shakir has worked in most, with 5 films, ahead of drama (4).

Mustafa Shakir Career Milestones

First film
Within 2005
Biggest box office hit
Song Sung Blue $58.7M worldwide
Best-rated film
Song Sung Blue Movie Echo Score 82
Newest film
Love Hurts 2025
14 credits

Mustafa Shakir Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Mustafa Shakir is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 49. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Mustafa Shakir?

Mustafa Shakir was born in North Carolina, US in 1976 and is 50 years old. Credited on films since 2005, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Born on August 21, 1976 in North Carolina, Mustafa Shakir spent his formative years navigating the vibrant streets of Harlem, where his family relocated when he was young. He attended The New School in New York City, graduating in 2001, and before stepping onto a soundstage he honed a meticulous craft as a barber, a trade that taught him patience and an eye for detail. Shakir’s transition to acting began in the mid‑1990s, with his first professional credit appearing in 1996, and he quickly cultivated a reputation for physical presence and understated intensity. His early screen work included a lead role in the short‑lived series Quarry and a guest spot on the time‑travel drama Timeless, showcasing his versatility across genres. Although he auditioned for high‑profile Marvel roles such as Black Lightning and the Wakandan warrior M'Baku, those parts ultimately went to other actors, a setback that spurred him to refine his approach and embrace character work that resonated culturally. The breakthrough arrived when Shakir was cast as John McIver, better known as Bushmaster, in the second season of Netflix’s Luke Cage, a performance praised for its layered menace and authentic representation of a complex antagonist. He continued to build his résumé with the gritty portrayal of Big Mike in HBO’s The Deuce and, in 2021, stepped into the cyber‑noir world of Cowboy Bebop as the charismatic former cop Jet Black, a role that highlighted his ability to blend stoic strength with subtle humor. Beyond his on‑screen achievements, Shakir maintains a strict vegan lifestyle, a personal commitment that reflects his broader dedication to discipline and ethical living. Today, Mustafa Shakir remains an active figure in the industry, consistently seeking roles that challenge conventional narratives and expand the representation of Black characters in mainstream media.

Works with

Who Mustafa Shakir Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Mustafa Shakir shares the most films with. Juno Temple comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Jack Kilmer (2).

FAQ

Mustafa Shakir: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Mustafa Shakir been in?

Mustafa Shakir is credited on 14 films, from 2005 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Mustafa Shakir's highest-grossing movie?

Song Sung Blue (2025) is Mustafa Shakir's biggest box office hit, with $58.7M worldwide, ahead of Love Hurts (2025) ($17.5M). Across every film with box office figures, Mustafa Shakir's movies have made $76.6M.

Mustafa Shakir's biggest hits

What is the best Mustafa Shakir movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Mustafa Shakir's best-rated film is Song Sung Blue (2025) with a score of 82, followed by Brawl in Cell Block 99 (2017) (77).

Best Mustafa Shakir movies, ranked

How old is Mustafa Shakir?

Mustafa Shakir is 50 years old, born on August 21, 1976 in North Carolina, US.

What is Mustafa Shakir's newest movie?

The most recent film on Mustafa Shakir's filmography is Song Sung Blue (2025), in the role of Sex Machine.

Who does Mustafa Shakir work with most often?

Mustafa Shakir shares the most films with Juno Temple (2 films), Jack Kilmer (2 films) and Jacqueline Honulik (2 films).

The Best Mustafa Shakir Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 14 credits.

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