Evolution of Method Man

Relive some of Method Man's most memorable roles.

Belly\r - In this edgy 1998 hip hop film classic, Method Man plays Shameek, an enforcer on a mission to infiltrate an Omaha street gang. Most memorable line: "Knowledge bone, what's the science?"\r(Photo: Courtesy Everett Collection)

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Belly\r - In this edgy 1998 hip hop film classic, Method Man plays Shameek, an enforcer on a mission to infiltrate an Omaha street gang. Most memorable line: "Knowledge bone, what's the science?"\r(Photo: Courtesy Everett Collection)

Black and White\r - Exploring race relations in the late 90s set against the backdrop of New York City's gritty hip hop culture, Black and White featured members of Wu-Tang Clan, including Method Man, who is seen here being taped for an interview by Brooke Shields' character.\r \r(Photo: Getty Images)

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Black and White\r - Exploring race relations in the late 90s set against the backdrop of New York City's gritty hip hop culture, Black and White featured members of Wu-Tang Clan, including Method Man, who is seen here being taped for an interview by Brooke Shields' character.\r \r(Photo: Getty Images)

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How High\r - Extending their comedic rap personalities to film, Method Man and Redman starred in the stoner comedy How High, which has since gone on to become a classic of sorts amongst that crowd.\r(Photo: Scott Gries/ImageDirect/Getty Images)

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How High\r - Extending their comedic rap personalities to film, Method Man and Redman starred in the stoner comedy How High, which has since gone on to become a classic of sorts amongst that crowd.\r(Photo: Scott Gries/ImageDirect/Getty Images)

Soul Plane\r - Method Man portrayed the character Muggsey in the 2004 film.\r \r(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Soul Plane\r - Method Man portrayed the character Muggsey in the 2004 film.\r \r(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Scary Movie 3 \r - To ensure that Scary Movie 3 had a hip hop edge, the movie featured Method Man and Redman in cameo roles. Also pictured above are the venerable actor-comedians Kevin Hart and Anthony Anderson, in what we are sure will one day make for good fodder for a "Before They Became Famous" special.\r\r \r(Photo: Dimension/Courtesy Everett Collection)

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Scary Movie 3 \r - To ensure that Scary Movie 3 had a hip hop edge, the movie featured Method Man and Redman in cameo roles. Also pictured above are the venerable actor-comedians Kevin Hart and Anthony Anderson, in what we are sure will one day make for good fodder for a "Before They Became Famous" special.\r\r \r(Photo: Dimension/Courtesy Everett Collection)

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The Wire\r - Perhaps one of his most serious acting roles in recent years, Method Man portrayed Cheese, the nephew of an established drug dealer in Baltimore, MD in the HBO series The Wire.\r \r(Photo: Scott Wintrow/Getty Images)

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The Wire\r - Perhaps one of his most serious acting roles in recent years, Method Man portrayed Cheese, the nephew of an established drug dealer in Baltimore, MD in the HBO series The Wire.\r \r(Photo: Scott Wintrow/Getty Images)

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation\r - Making an appearance on the hit series CSI, Method Man took on the role of Drops, a character who helps the police with their investigation.\r(Photo: CBS/Monty Brinton/Landov)

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CSI: Crime Scene Investigation\r - Making an appearance on the hit series CSI, Method Man took on the role of Drops, a character who helps the police with their investigation.\r(Photo: CBS/Monty Brinton/Landov)