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Christopher B. Duncan

Christopher B. Duncan

Actor · Born December 4, 1964 (61) · Lincoln, Nebraska, USA

Christopher B. Duncan is an American actor. He is best known for portraying Braxton P. Hartnabrig on The Jamie Foxx Show and he is also known for playing President Barack Obama on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.  He portrayed Obama in the 2010 film My Name is Khan as well. Duncan received his B.F.A. from the University of Colorado, Boulder. In addition to Braxton P. Hartnabrig, he also portrayed Spyro in Original Gangstas and starred in two Craig T. Nelson television shows: The District and Coach. In addition, he portrayed Clarence Wiedman on the show Veronica Mars and Mr. Matthews in Aliens in America. In 2006, he appeared on Criminal Minds in the episode, 'The Last Word' as Agent James Sheridan who calls the BAU to St.Louis to help with a case regarding two serial killers who are in competition with each other. Description above from the Wikipedia article Christopher B. Duncan, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia .

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
December 4, 1964 (61)
From
Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
45 on MovieCove · 56 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 65 days to Oct 28Up 9% in 30 days

What are Christopher B. Duncan's films like?

Across their 7 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Morality.

Genres

Action3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 17th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Animation2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 51st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Animation movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Self
31%
Morality
28%
Society
16%
Bonds
14%
Survival
8%
Power
3%
Ambition2 titles, browse their movies with this themeComing of age2 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge2 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 5 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 3 · Serious 1 · Dark 1

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 3 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 0 · Charged 5 · Intense 0

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 2 · Shifting 3 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 1 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 0

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 0 · Even-paced 5 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 4 · Engaged 1 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 5 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

4 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 2 of 4 analyzed roles.

Ally
2 of 4
Mentor
1 of 4
Shadow
1 of 4

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
4
Thrilling
3
Joyful
3
Warm
2
Hopeful
2
Other
3

How their films linger

Fun5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy4
  • Bittersweet3

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Christopher B. Duncan's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 39 of their 45 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Hulu (15).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Christopher B. Duncan's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

56 credits, 45 with a MovieCove page.

  • Black Bird(2022)

    Show 2 episodes · as Aaron Zicherman

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • First Kill(2022)

    Show 3 episodes · as Waters

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all shows

  • Swagger(2021)

    Show 7 episodes · as Camden Ryder Sr.

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all shows

  • The Equalizer(2021)

    Show 1 episode · as Captain Curtis Martin

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all shows

  • Christmas Dilemma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as Howard

  • Your Honor(2020)

    Show 2 episodes · as Sgt. Joe Corrigan

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • FBI: Most Wanted(2020)

    Show 1 episode · as Alonzo Stackhouse

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all shows

  • 3 from Hell(2019)

    as Glassy Wolf

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Legacies(2018)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Greasley

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows

  • FBI(2018)

    Show 1 episode · as Eric Atwood

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all shows

  • The Resident(2018)

    Show 2 episodes · as Brett Slater

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Black Lightning(2018)

    Show 4 episodes · as Commander Carson Williams (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all shows

  • 9-1-1(2018)

    Show 1 episode · as Paul Creedy

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • Hollywont (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Rosewood(2015)

    Show 1 episode · as Marcel Crawford

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all shows

  • Play It Again, Dick(2014)

    Show as Clarence Wiedman

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all shows

  • The Congress(2013)

    as Scanner (voice)

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • Feeding Mr. Baldwin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Lance Bryant

  • LEGO Hero Factory: Brain Attack (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Dunkan Bulk (voice)

  • Ticket Out(2012)

    as Agent Kemp

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • The First Family (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 36 episodes · as William Johnson

  • Jane by Design(2012)

    Show 3 episodes · as Judge Bentley Pope

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all shows

  • Lego Hero Factory: Savage Planet(2011)

    as Dunkan Bulk (voice)

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Switched at Birth(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Doctor Larkin · as Dr. Trent Larkin

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows

  • Lego Hero Factory: Rise of the Rookies(2010)

    as Dunkan Bulk (voice)

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes(2010)

    Show 2 episodes · as Luke Cage (voice)

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • My Name Is Khan(2010)

    as President Barack Obama

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Modern Family(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Security Guard

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Contradictions of the Heart (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Michael

  • Castle(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Marcus Weller

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • iCarly(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Colonel Morgan

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all shows

  • Shark(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Rick Lucas

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • Criminal Minds(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Agent James Sheridan

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Bones(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Arthur Rutledge

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Wanted (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Police Officer

  • Fair Game (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Marcus

  • Boston Legal(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Jeremy Marley

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Veronica Mars(2004)

    Show 11 episodes · as Clarence Wiedman

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • Johnson Family Vacation(2004)

    as Stan

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • NCIS(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Dale Harris

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • CSI: Miami(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Carvell Watson

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all shows

  • 24(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Spectre

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • The District (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 2 episodes · as Sgt. Ray Cutter

  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as George

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • Gedo(2000)

    as Matt

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Three Kings(1999)

    as Camp Soldier

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • The Practice(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as F.B.I. Agent

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • The Adventures of Sinbad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Jamie Foxx Show(1996)

    Show 100 episodes · as Braxton P. Hartnabrig

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all shows

  • Original Gangstas(1996)

    as Spyro

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Jack Reed: A Search for Justice(1994)

    as Rookie

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all films

  • Diagnosis Murder(1993)

    Show 2 episodes · as Bobby Scott

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all shows

  • Martin(1992)

    Show 1 episode · as Michael

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all shows

  • Dream On (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Mark

  • Family Matters(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Sam The Slam

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all shows

  • Coach(1989)

    Show 5 episodes · as Bo Whitley

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

Career shape

Star power in the 86th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 55 titles from 1989 to 2022; peak year 2011.

Biggest box office

Original Gangstas (1996)

$3.7M worldwide

Highest rated

Lego Hero Factory: Rise of the Rookies (2010)

Midcredits 53rd

Most popular right now

The Jamie Foxx Show (1996)

Film career

19892022

Peak 2011 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting55 of 55: 55 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score64th

By decade

1980s2 · acting1990s9 · acting2000s18 · acting2010s19 · acting2020s7 · acting

Billing

usually 13th · top billed in 0% of 6 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Christopher B. Duncan's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 43rd percentile, the median of all 11; across their 5 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 39th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

39thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Approval · how many liked their films

29thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Reach · how many have seen their films

61stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Midcredits score across 45 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up19
  • 50th to 74th11
  • 25th to 49th10
  • Below 25th5

Shape of the crowd

23 of their 45 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved8
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser23
  • Mixed11

Most divisive · actor

Lego Hero Factory: Savage Planet (2011)

79th percentile spread · 23% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

My Name Is Khan (2010)

Midcredits 97th · 85% liked

Reviewers score the acting 55/100 in their films, across 3 reviewed titles; fans 70, detractors 37. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Christopher B. Duncan work with?

People who share at least 2 of Christopher B. Duncan's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Sean Catherine Derek shares the most, 2.

Writers

Actors

Composers

Producers