Samuel Monroe Jr.

Samuel Monroe Jr. (November 28, 1973 – August 26, 2026) was an American actor and rapper under the name Caffeine. He acted in numerous films including Menace II Society (1993), Tales from the Hood (1995), Set It Off (1996), and The Players Club (1998), and appeared in television series including Out All Night (1993), and NYPD Blue (1996).

Monroe was also a rapper and performed as Caffeine. He was a part of the group Da Hoodstas alongside Drano and Lil D with whom he released an album called "Hoodsta Madness" in 1994 under Strictly Lethal Records. In 2000, he released his only solo album Things In The Game Done Changed, under Jive Records, Zomba Records and Goodfellas Entertainment. The album featured many notable artists including Kurupt, Noreaga and Too Short, as well as production from Battlecat and Jazze Pha among others.

Samuel Monroe Jr. is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 20 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Set It Off (1996), The Steve Harvey Show (1996), Murder One (1995), Smart Guy (1997), Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (1996), Menace II Society (1993), Out All Night (1992), Tales from the Hood (1995). The recorded credits span 1992 to 2022, including 16 movies and 4 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.