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Sean Patrick Thomas

Sean Patrick Thomas

Actor, also producer · Born December 17, 1970 (55) · Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Sean Patrick Thomas (born December 17, 1970) is an American actor. He is perhaps best known for his co-starring role in the 2001 film Save the Last Dance, as well as his television role as Detective Temple Page in The District. Description above from the Wikipedia article Sean Patrick Thomas, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
December 17, 1970 (55)
From
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Works as
Actor, also producer
Titles
52 on MovieCove · 65 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 156 days to Oct 27Down 3% in 30 days

What are Sean Patrick Thomas' films like?

Across their 22 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Survival and Self.

Genres

Comedy5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 44th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 58th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Horror4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 11th percentile
: browse their Horror movies
Action2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 8th percentile
: browse their Action 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
Survival
21%
Self
18%
Bonds
17%
Morality
16%
Power
13%
Society
12%
Ideas
2%
Survival5 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity4 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love4 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity4 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief4 titles, browse their movies with this themeComing of age2 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 20 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 6 · Serious 6 · Dark 8

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

Grounded 15 · Stylized 4 · Heightened 1

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

A split, not a type: Gentle 7 · Charged 3 · Intense 10

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

Steady 9 · Shifting 10 · Whiplash 1

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 10 · Some laughs 7 · Funny 3

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

Slow burn 9 · Even-paced 10 · Relentless 1

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

Casual 8 · Engaged 10 · Full focus 2

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

Resolved 16 · Open-ended 3 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

9 analyzed roles

Usually the Mentor: 2 of 9 analyzed roles.

Mentor
2 of 9
Hero
2 of 9
Threshold guardian
2 of 9
Shapeshifter
2 of 9
Ally
1 of 9
Show the 9 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
14
Warm
7
Dread
7
Melancholic
7
Romantic
5
Other
25

How their films linger

Hopeful9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteInfuriating3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 6 with a twist

  • Happy8
  • Bittersweet10
  • Ambiguous4

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 Sean Patrick Thomas' films?

As of October 24, 2026, 42 of their 52 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (12).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Sean Patrick Thomas' 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

65 credits, 52 with a MovieCove page; 2 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Cruel Intentions(2024)

    Show 8 episodes · as Professor Hank Chadwick

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all shows

  • High Potential(2024)

    Show 1 episode · as Dexter Price

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • Kemba(2024)

    as Gus Smith

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Decade of the Dead(2023)

    as Ben

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Gen V(2023)

    Show 13 episodes · as Polarity

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows

  • Till(2022)

    as Gene Mobley

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Reasonable Doubt(2022)

    Show 8 episodes · as Brayden Miller

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all shows

  • Trophy Wife(2022)

    as Marc Carter

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Diabolical(2022)

    Show 1 episode · as Reporter 1 / Male Hostage (voice)

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all shows

  • The Tragedy of Macbeth(2021)

    as Monteith

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Horror Noire(2021)

    as Theodus (segment 'Bride Before You')

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • Invincible(2021)

    Show 1 episode · as Guard #2 (voice)

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all shows

  • Influence (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as Jeffrey Brown

  • Christmas Hotel(2019)

    as Connor

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • For All Mankind(2019)

    Show 6 episodes · as Corey Johnson

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Evil(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Tyler

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all shows

  • Lying and Stealing(2019)

    as Trey Walker

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • The Curse of La Llorona(2019)

    as Detective Cooper

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Rent-an-Elf(2018)

    as Liam

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • The Rookie(2018)

    Show 4 episodes · as Malcolm · as Malcolm Walsh

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all shows

  • Union (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Justin

  • S.W.A.T.(2017)

    Show 1 episode · as Bishop Miller

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows

  • Kevin (Probably) Saves the World(2017)

    Show 1 episode · as Rick Thomas

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • Vixen(2017)

    as Professor Macalester (voice)

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • The Good Fight(2017)

    Show 2 episodes · as Geoffrey Payton

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • My B.F.F. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Dr. LeBlanc

  • Merry Ex-Mas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Mitchell

  • Insecure(2016)

    Show 1 episode · as Taurean's Brother

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows

  • Barbershop: The Next Cut(2016)

    as Jimmy

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • The Murder Pact (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Detective Dakoulas

  • Vixen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Show 5 episodes · as Professor Macalester (voice)

  • Deep in the Darkness(2014)

    Executive Producer · as Dr. Michael Cayle

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Finding Neighbors(2013)

    as Paul

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Murder on the 13th Floor(2012)

    as Jordan Braxton

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • American Horror Story(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Terry

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows

  • Ringer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 6 episodes · as Solomon Vessida

  • Lie to Me(2009)

    Show 3 episodes · as Karl Dupree

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Kemper (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Ross

  • The Burrowers(2008)

    as Walnut Callaghan

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • A Raisin in the Sun(2008)

    as George Murchison

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Reaper(2007)

    Show 4 episodes · as Alan Townsend

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

  • Honeydripper(2007)

    as Dex

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Army Wives(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Staff Sgt. Tyrell Sallers

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • The Fountain(2006)

    as Antonio

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Bones(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. John Cruz

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Barbershop 2: Back in Business(2004)

    as Jimmy

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman(2003)

    as Additional Voices (voice)

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • NCIS(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Ian Rackham

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • Halloween: Resurrection(2002)

    as Rudy

    Midcredits score: 2nd percentile of all films

  • Barbershop(2002)

    as Jimmy James

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Not Another Teen Movie(2001)

    as Black Guy at Party (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • The Agency (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Det. Temple Page

  • Save the Last Dance(2001)

    as Derek Reynolds

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Dracula 2000(2000)

    as Trick

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

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

    Show 89 episodes · as Temple Page

  • Static Shock(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Dante (voice) · as Marcus (voice)

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Nate Williams

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Graduation Week (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Darren

  • Cruel Intentions(1999)

    as Ronald Clifford

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • Can't Hardly Wait(1998)

    as Ben

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Conspiracy Theory(1997)

    as Surveillance Operator

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Picture Perfect(1997)

    as Ad Agency Researcher

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Courage Under Fire(1996)

    as Thompson

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Manchester Prep (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Show 3 episodes · Actor

  • The Line (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 98th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 65 titles, 63 of them dated from 1996 to 2024; peak year 2001.

Biggest box office

Save the Last Dance (2001)

$132M worldwide

Highest rated

Till (2022)

Midcredits 88th

Most popular right now

Gen V (2023)

Film career

MilestoneBreakout
19962024

Peak 2001 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. Top draw in 5 MovieCove titles. 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
Acting65 of 65: 64 only acting, 1 with another role · typical Midcredits score63rdProducing1 of 65: 0 only producing, 1 with another role

By decade

1990s7 · acting2000s20 · acting2010s23 · 23 acting · 1 crew2020s13 · acting

Billing

usually 8th · top billed in 0% of 22 roles
96010616

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; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Sean Patrick Thomas' films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 47th percentile, the median of all 31; across their 20 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 46th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

46thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 20

Approval · how many liked their films

46thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 20

Reach · how many have seen their films

81stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 20

Midcredits score across 52 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up18
  • 50th to 74th15
  • 25th to 49th11
  • Below 25th8

Shape of the crowd

25 of their 52 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved5
  • Universally Panned2
  • Divisive2
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser25
  • Broadly Agreed4
  • Mixed12

Most divisive · actor

Kemba (2024)

94th percentile spread · 33% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Lie to Me (2009)

Midcredits 91st · 89% liked

Reviewers score the acting 58/100 in their films, across 19 reviewed titles; fans 71, detractors 36. 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.

Is Sean Patrick Thomas' work okay for kids?

Across up to 10 MovieCove titles with content scores, violence & gore, sex & nudity, profanity and frightening / intense run heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore10 titles40–90 · median 62 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity10 titles12–64 · median 46 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity10 titles29–90 · median 70 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs10 titles19–69 · median 38 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense10 titles30–84 · median 65 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Sean Patrick Thomas work with?

People who share at least 2 of Sean Patrick Thomas' MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Mark Brown shares the most, 3.

Writers

Actors

Cinematographers

Producers