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RZA

Actor

RZA

  • Born: 5 July 1969, Brooklyn, New York, USA
  • Estimated net worth: $18 million

RZA is an American actor, filmmaker, and musician renowned for his distinctive voice and contributions to hip hop. He is best known for his roles in 'Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai' and the 'Kill Bill' series. RZA's career spans music and film, where he…

About RZA

RZA is an American actor, filmmaker, and musician renowned for his distinctive voice and contributions to hip hop. He is best known for his roles in 'Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai' and the 'Kill Bill' series. RZA's career spans music and film, where he has earned acclaim for his unique style and creativity in both domains.

Born
5 July 1969, Brooklyn, New York, USA
Known for
Sound
Height
5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Spouses
Talibah Newell (2009-present)
Children
3 children, names not publicly known
Parents
Prince Rakeem (father), Linda Dickson (mother)
Estimated net worth
$18 million

Fun facts about RZA

  • RZA is a founding member of the influential hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan.
  • He has directed films, including 'The Man with the Iron Fists', showcasing his diverse talents.

Famous RZA quotes

“You can't be afraid to be different.”
The Man with the Iron Fists, 2012
“You know, life is about the journey.”
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai, 1999
“I am the architect of my own destiny.”
Kill Bill: Volume 1, 2003

RZA filmography

Cast (98)

YearTitleCharacterRating
2025Nobody 2 MovieHarry Mansell6.9
2024Ol' Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys MovieSelf4.5
2024Wu-Tang Clan & Nas: NY State of Mind Tour at Climate Pledge Arena MovieSelf
2024Problemista MovieBobby6.7
2024ODB: Wu Tang Forever TVAs Himself7.0
2023A Wu-Tang Experience: Live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre MovieSelf6.0
2023Not an Artist MovieThe Abbott2.7
2023Freestyle 101: Hip Hop History MovieSelf
2022Poker Face MovieAndrew Johnson5.6
2022The Tiny Chef Show TVRZA8.7
Show 88 more credits
YearTitleCharacterRating
2022Minions: The Rise of Gru MovieBiker (voice)7.3
2022Syl Johnson: Any Way the Wind Blows MovieSelf
2022Clean MoviePawn Shop Kurt6.2
2021Dean Martin: King of Cool MovieSelf7.4
2021Hard Luck Love Song MovieLouis4.0
2021Nobody MovieHarry Mansell7.9
2020Life in a Year MovieRon8.2
2020The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II MovieSelf6.9
2020Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert MovieSelf6.9
2020Risen: The Story of Chron "Hell Razah" Smith Moviehimself10.0
2019A Little Late with Lilly Singh TVSelf3.4
2019The Kelly Clarkson Show TVSelf6.2
2019The Dead Don't Die MovieDean5.4
2019Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men TVSelf7.4
2019Desus & Mero TVSelf - Illustrious Guest5.1
2018Thriller MoviePrincipal Hurd4.3
2018Survivor's Guide to Prison MovieSelf6.4
2017Snowfall TVSwim8.4
2016Soundbreaking TVSelf7.8
2016Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping MovieRZA6.6
2016Mr. Right MovieShotgun Steve6.4
2015The Late Show with Stephen Colbert TVSelf - Guest6.1
2015AWOL-72 MovieDet. Adams4.2
2015Hot Ones TVSelf7.1
2015The Man with the Iron Fists 2 MovieThe Blacksmith5.5
2015Fresh Off the Boat TVThe RZA7.2
2014The Men in Blazers Show TVSelf6.5
2014Gang Related TVCassius Green6.6
2014Brick Mansions MovieTremaine5.9
2014The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon TVSelf - Musical Guest5.8
2013The Protector 2 MovieLC6.2
2013G.I. Joe: Retaliation MovieBlind Master5.7
2013Quentin Tarantino: 20 Years of Filmmaking MovieSelf6.7
2012Money, Power, Respect: Hip Hop Billion Dollar Industry MovieSelf
2012The Man with the Iron Fists MovieBlacksmith5.5
2012The Trouble with Cali MovieHimself2.0
2011A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas MovieLamar6.0
2011Planet Rock: The Story of Hip-Hop and the Crack Generation MovieSelf7.3
2010The Next Three Days MovieMouss7.1
2010Conan TVSelf - Guest7.2
2010Due Date MovieAirport Screener6.4
2010Wu-Tang Saga MovieUnknown character2.0
2010Repo Men MovieT-Bone6.3
2009Funny People MovieChuck5.9
2009Life Is Hot in Cracktown MovieSammy5.9
2009How Bruce Lee Changed the World MovieSelf7.9
2009Afro Samurai: Resurrection MovieDJ (voice)6.9
2009The Black List: Volume Two MovieSelf6.0
2009Q: The Man MovieSelf7.8
2008Wu: The Story of the Wu-Tang Clan MovieHimself6.3
2008Gospel Hill MovieLonnie4.8
2007American Gangster MovieMoses Jones7.6
2007Wu-Tang Clan: Live at Montreux Moviehimself6.0
2007Californication TVSamurai Apocalypse7.6
2007The Box MovieDuece5.3
2006The Lather Effect MovieDanny's Friend #15.0
2006Beat Kings MovieSelf
2006Jamie Kennedy's Blowin' Up TVUnknown character9.7
2006Rock the Bells MovieHimself6.7
2006The Making of Derailed MovieSelf4.8
2005Derailed MovieWinston Boyko6.4
2005Excavating Taylor Mead MovieSelf7.0
2005Be Cool MovieRZA5.5
2005The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson TVSelf6.9
2004Wu Tang Clan: Disciples of the 36 Chambers Chapter 2 MovieUnknown character7.8
2004The World According to RZA MovieHimself5.0
2004Coffee and Cigarettes MovieRZA (segment "Delirium")6.9
2003Scary Movie 3 MovieRZA6.0
2003The Making of 'Kill Bill Vol. 1' MovieSelf7.9
2003Jimmy Kimmel Live! TVSelf5.3
2003Chappelle's Show TVUnknown character8.1
2003Don of All Dons MovieSelf
2002Tee Productions: Private Tapes MovieHimself
2002Hype Williams: The Videos Vol. 1 MovieUnknown character6.0
2001Ghost Dog: The Odyssey: The Journey Into the Life of a Samurai MovieUnknown character2.0
1999Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai MovieSamurai in Camouflage7.3
1999The Hip Hop Years TVSelf7.0
1999Domestic Violence MovieSelf10.0
1998Wu Tang Clan - Da Mystery of Kung Fu MovieSelf2.5
1997Rhyme & Reason MovieSelf7.2
1997Wu-Tang Clan: This Shit is from the Heart MovieSelf2.0
1996The Daily Show TVSelf6.4
1996The Daily Show TVSelf - Guest6.4
1989The Simpsons TVRZA (voice)8.0
1988Yo! MTV Raps TVSelf7.5
TBADave Chappelle's Block Party 2 MovieSelf
TBATangled Up in Blue MovieUnknown character
TBAVERZUZ: DJ Premier vs. Rza MovieUnknown character

Crew (50)

YearTitleRoleRating
2026V/H/S/Mixtape MovieWriter · Writing4.4
2026V/H/S/Mixtape MovieDirector · Directing4.4
2026The Disciple: A Wu-Tang Fable MovieExecutive Producer · Production
2026Born Invincible MovieDirector · Directing
2026One Spoon of Chocolate MovieDirector · Directing5.5
Show 45 more credits
YearTitleRoleRating
2026One Spoon of Chocolate MovieProducer · Production5.5
2026One Spoon of Chocolate MovieScreenplay · Writing5.5
2026One Spoon of Chocolate MovieOriginal Music Composer · Sound5.5
2025BFFs MovieProducer · Production7.5
2024Blue Carbon MovieOriginal Music Composer · Sound6.2
2024Nyctophobia MovieExecutive Producer · Production2.1
2023A Wu-Tang Experience: Live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre MovieOriginal Music Composer · Sound6.0
2023A Wu-Tang Experience: Live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre MovieDirector · Directing6.0
2021Handle with Care: The Legend of the Notic Streetball Crew MovieExecutive Producer · Production
2021F9 MovieSongs · Sound7.0
2020Cut Throat City MovieDirector · Directing6.3
2019Wu-Tang: An American Saga TVWriter · Writing8.2
2019Wu-Tang: An American Saga TVDirector · Directing8.2
2019Wu-Tang: An American Saga TVOriginal Music Composer · Sound8.2
2019Wu-Tang: An American Saga TVCreator · Creator8.2
2018Thriller MovieOriginal Music Composer · Sound4.3
2018Thriller MovieMusic · Sound4.3
2018Thriller MovieExecutive Producer · Production4.3
2017Love Beats Rhymes MovieDirector · Directing5.6
2017Marvel's Iron Fist TVDirector · Directing6.5
2017Roxanne Roxanne MovieOriginal Music Composer · Sound6.1
2016Meet the Blacks MovieOriginal Music Composer · Sound4.7
2015The Man with the Iron Fists 2 MovieWriter · Writing5.5
2015The Man with the Iron Fists 2 MovieOriginal Music Composer · Sound5.5
2012Django Unchained MovieThanks · Crew8.2
2012The Man with the Iron Fists MovieStory · Writing5.5
2012The Man with the Iron Fists MovieDirector · Directing5.5
2012The Man with the Iron Fists MovieOriginal Music Composer · Sound5.5
2012The Man with the Iron Fists MovieScreenplay · Writing5.5
2011Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair MovieOriginal Music Composer · Sound8.1
2009Afro Samurai: Resurrection MovieOriginal Music Composer · Sound6.9
2007War MovieAdditional Music · Crew6.4
2007Afro Samurai TVOriginal Music Composer · Sound7.3
2005The Protector MovieAdditional Music · Crew7.1
2004Blade: Trinity MovieOriginal Music Composer · Sound5.9
2004Blade: Blood Thirsty MovieMusic · Sound1.0
2004Soul Plane MovieOriginal Music Composer · Sound5.5
2004Kill Bill: Vol. 2 MovieOriginal Music Composer · Sound7.9
2004Kill Bill: Vol. 2 MovieAdditional Music · Crew7.9
2003Kill Bill: Vol. 1 MovieOriginal Music Composer · Sound8.0
2003The Mindscape of Alan Moore MovieMusic · Sound6.8
1999Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai MovieOriginal Music Composer · Sound7.3
1999Domestic Violence MovieDirector · Directing10.0
1999Domestic Violence MovieWriter · Writing10.0
TBABlood Brothers MovieWriter · Writing

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Questions about RZA

What are RZA's most successful films?

RZA's most successful films include 'Kill Bill: Volume 1', 'Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai', and 'The Man with the Iron Fists'. These films highlight his unique style and contributions to both music and film.

Has RZA won any major awards?

RZA has received various awards, including an MTV Movie Award for Best Fight for his work in 'Kill Bill: Volume 1'. He has also been recognized for his contributions to music and film.

What was RZA's first film role?

RZA's first film role was in 'Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai' in 1999, where he played a supporting character. This role marked the beginning of his acting career.

What is RZA's estimated net worth?

RZA's estimated net worth is around $18 million. His wealth comes from his successful music career, film roles, and directing projects.

What is RZA known for in his acting style?

RZA is known for his unique voice and charismatic presence on screen. His performances often reflect his background in music, bringing a rhythmic quality to his acting.

What are some of RZA's career highlights?

Some highlights of RZA's career include his work with Wu-Tang Clan, his acting roles in 'Kill Bill' and 'Ghost Dog', and his directorial debut with 'The Man with the Iron Fists'.

What genres does RZA typically work in?

RZA typically works in action, drama, and martial arts genres. His projects often blend music and film, showcasing his artistic versatility.

How many children does RZA have?

RZA has three children, though their names are not publicly known. He values his family life while balancing his career in entertainment.