Biography
Comedian and actor Cedric The Entertainer burst onto the scene as part of the comedy road show movie "The Original Kings of Comedy" (2000), before going on to star in a string of successful film and television efforts. He followed with urban comedy films such as "Kingdom Come" (2001) and "Barbershop" (2002), in addition to a short-lived sketch comedy program "Cedric The Entertainer Presents..." (Fox, 2002-03). Other major motion picture roles …
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Career Milestones
1992 | Made first TV appearance on "It's Showtime at the Apollo" |
1993 | First regular TV role as the host of the BET series "Comicview" |
1996 | Portrayed the lovable Coach Cedric Robinson on The WB sitcom "The Steve Harvey Show" |
1997 | Traveled the country as one of the headliners of the "Kings of Comedy" tour along with Steve Harvey, D.L. Hughley, and Bernie Mac |
1998 | Landed first screen role in the comedy "Ride" |
2000 | Cast opposite Martin Lawrence's in the box office smash "Big Momma's House" |
2000 | Featured as one of the headlining stars in the hit film "The Original Kings of Comedy"; Spike Lee directed documentary aired on MTV |
2001 | Scored a supporting role in the comedy-drama "Kingdom Come" |
2002 | Debuted the sketch comedy show "Cedric the Entertainer Presents" (Fox) |
2002 | Starred in the box office smash "Barbershop" |
2002 | Voiced Carl the Rhino in the hit animated feature "Ice Age" |
2003 | Delivered scene-stealing turn as private investigator Gus Petch in the Coen Brothers' "Intolerable Cruelty" |
2004 | Produced the family feature "Johnson Family Vacation"; also co-starred with Vanessa Williams and Solange Knowles |
2004 | Reprised role of Eddie in "Barbershop 2: Back in Business" |
2005 | Cast as a music producer in "Be Cool," the sequel to "Get Shorty" |
2005 | Portrayed Ralph Cramden in the big-screen adaptation of the classic sitcom "The Honeymooners"; also served as executive producer |
2005 | Voiced Maurice the Lemur in the animated feature "Madagascar" |
2006 | Appeared in the live-action/animated feature "Charlotte's Web" as the voice of Golly the gander |
2007 | Co-starred with Don Cheadle in "Talk To Me" |
2007 | Starred as a regular guy convinced that he is an undercover agent in the comedy "Code Name: The Cleaner" |
2008 | Joined a Broadway revival of David Mamet's "American Buffalo" |
2008 | Once again lent his voice to Maurice the Lemur in "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa" |
2008 | Portrayed singer Willie Dixon in the musical biopic "Cadillac Records" |
2011 | Appeared opposite Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts in "Larry Crowne" |
2011 | Directorial debut, "Dance Fu"; also executive produced and co-starred with Kel Mitchell |
2012 | Reprised voice role of Maurice the Lemur in "Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted" |
Awards
2003 | MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance in Barbershop |