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Cedric the Entertainer
Cedric The Entertainer
Over the course of a career spanning 30 years, actor/comedian Cedric "The Entertainer" has solidified his status as one of the world's premier performers on the stage, in film and on television.
Over the course of a career spanning 30 years, actor/comedian Cedric "The Entertainer" has solidified his status as one of the world's premier performers on the stage, in film and on television.
Currently, Cedric is starring in and executive producing the CBS Television hit comedy The Neighborhood, hosting and executive producing The Greatest #AtHome Videos, executive producing the dramedy Johnson for Bounce TV, and recently executive produced and hosted the 73rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards. He also appears co-starring in The Last O.G., opposite Tracy Morgan and Tiffany Haddish, and is reprising his role as Uncle Bobby in Disney+'s The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder – the long-anticipated revival of the groundbreaking animated series The Proud Family. Cedric also won a 2023 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series for The Neighborhood.
He was recently seen in a dramatic role portraying legendary civil rights activist and leader, Ralph Abernathy, in the feature film, "Son Of The South", executive produced by Spike Lee and directed by Lee's long-time editor, Barry Alexander Brown; "The Opening Act," about a group of comedians trying to breakthrough in the stand-up comedy world; and will soon begin production of the sequel to his hit "Johnson Family Vacation," that he will again star in and produce.
Cedric's other noteworthy television credits include the comedy series The Soul Man, which he co-created and executive produced through A Bird And A Bear Entertainment; The Steve Harvey Show, which he won four NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy; the sketch comedy series Cedric The Entertainer Presents, which he starred in and executive produced and was honored the AFTRA Award of Excellence for; served as host of season 12 of the hit game show Who Wants To Be A Millionaire; and was featured as the voice of Bobby Proud in the Disney animated series The Proud Family, that he also received an NAACP Image Award for.
His versatile film work spans genres from memorable performances in comedies such as the hit "Barbershop" franchise, "Johnson Family Vacation," "The Original Kings of Comedy" concert film which chronicled his record breaking Kings of Comedy Tour with fellow comedians Steve Harvey, D.L Hughley and the late Bernie Mac; to dramas like Paul Schrader's critically acclaimed Oscar nominated drama "First Reformed," co-starring Ethan Hawke and Amanda Seyfried; and his signature baritone voice in animated hits such as Disney's "Madagascar" and "Planes" franchises, "Ice Age 2" and "Dr. Dolittle 2," among many others.
updated 4.17.23
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The 2023 Emmys Golf Classic.
Cedric the Entertainer arrives at the 2023 Emmys Golf Classic
Don Cheadle, George Lopez and Cedric the Entertainer at the 23rd Emmys Golf Classic
Don Cheadle, Cedric the Entertainer and George Lopez
The CBS winning team from left, Eric Williams, Eric Rhone, Derek Fisher and Cedric The Entertainer at the 22nd Emmys Golf Classic.
Derek Fisher and host Cedric the Entertainer prepare for the start of the 22nd Emmys Golf Classic
Amy Alcott critiques Cedric the Entertainer's putting style during her clinic for participants at the 2021 Emmys Golf Classic.
Amy Alcott gives Cedric the Entertainer tips on his putting style during her clinic for participants at the 2021 Emmys Golf Classic.
Michael Yamaki, Senior Corporate Officer of the Marukin Shoji Corporation, owners of the Riviera Country Club, left, Amy Alcott, and Cedric the Entertainer at the 2021 Emmys Golf Classic.
Cedric the Entertainer braves the elements at the 2021 Emmys Golf Classic.
Cedric the Entertainer, right, and David Justice at the 2021 Emmys Golf Classic.
Comedian Greg Fitzsimmons and host Cedric The Entertainer arrive at the 2021 Emmys Golf Classic.
Leon Bridges, Jon Batiste, and Cedric The Entertainer arrive at the 73rd Emmy Awards
Cedric The Entertainer arrives at the 73rd Emmy Awards
Cedric The Entertainer on stage at the 73rd Emmy Awards
Cedric The Entertainer and LL Cool J on stage at the 73rd Emmy Awards
Cedric The Entertainer hosts the 73rd Emmy Awards
Yvette Nicole Brown moderated a lively panel with Cedric the Entertainer, Lil Rel Howery and Wanda Sykes, for the Television Academy’s online member event “Breaking Barriers in Comedy: A Celebration of Black Television,” on Wednesday, February 24, 2021.
Yvette Nicole Brown moderated a lively panel with Cedric the Entertainer, Lil Rel Howery and Wanda Sykes, for the Television Academy’s online member event “Breaking Barriers in Comedy: A Celebration of Black Television,” on Wednesday, February 24, 2021.
Yvette Nicole Brown moderated a lively panel with Cedric the Entertainer, Lil Rel Howery and Wanda Sykes, for the Television Academy’s online member event “Breaking Barriers in Comedy: A Celebration of Black Television,” on Wednesday, February 24, 2021.
Cedric the Entertainer and Max Greenfield present an award at the 71st Emmy Awards.
Cedric the Entertainer hosts the 19th Annual Emmys Golf Classic at the Wilshire Country Club
Television Academy governor Patrika Darbo, left, and Cedric the Entertainer attend the 19th Annual Emmys Golf Classic
Sheaun McKinney, left, and Cedric the Entertainer attend the 19th Annual Emmys Golf Classic
Jodi Delaney, executive director of the Television Academy Foundation, Rachelle Houston, and Cedric the Entertainer pose at the 19th Annual Emmys Golf Classic
Cedric the Entertainer, Deon Cole and Anthony Anderson at the 70th Emmys Governors Ball.
Cedrics TV Wives: 73rd Emmys
Cedric and the Accountants: 73rd Emmys
Emmy Support Group: 73rd Emmys
Cedric in TV: Fly
Ladies From the Neighborhood: 73rd Emmys
Cedric in TV: Shark
Cedric the Entertainer Monologue: 73rd Emmys
73rd Emmy Awards Opening
Watch the 73rd Emmy Awards on CBS
Cedric the Entertainer Gets News from CBS
Breaking Barriers in Comedy: A Celebration of Black Television
71st Emmy Awards: Backstage LIVE! with Cedric the Entertainer
In The News
A Kick-Off for a Covid-Safe — but Still Joyous — Emmy Awards
More Stars Added to the Emmy Awards Lineup
The "73rd Emmy Awards" to Return With Live Audience and Cedric the Entertainer As Host for Broadcast on CBS, Sunday, Sept. 19
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