He also appeared in several other movies, including:
* "Shaft" (1971) - He composed the iconic theme song and starred as the lead character.
* "Truck Turner" (1974) - He starred in this action film.
* "The Color Purple" (1985) - He played the role of "Mr. Grady".
* "Hustle & Flow" (2005) - He had a small role as "Fleece" in this film.
It's important to note that while he starred in and contributed music to several films, he primarily focused on his music career.