Cedric The entertainer Biography
Cedric Antonio Kyles or famously known as Cedric The Entertainer is an American actor, comedian, director, and game show host vastly known for portraying alongside Steve Harvey on The WB sitcom The Steve Harvey Show, as one of The Original Kings of Comedy, and for starring as Eddie Walker in Barbershop.
He has been playing Calvin Butler in the CBS show ”The Neighborhood” since 2018.
10 Quick Facts About Cedric The entertainer
- Name: Cedric The entertainer
- Age: 58 years
- Birthday: April 24
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Height: 5 feet 7 inches
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Actor, Stand-up Comedian, and Game Show Host
- Marital Status: Married
- Salary: Under Review
- Net worth: $25 million
Cedric The entertainer Age
Cedric is 58 years old as of 2022. He was born on April 24, 1964, in Jefferson City, Missouri, in the United States of America. Antonio celebrates his birthday on April 24th every year. His birth sign is Taurus.
Cedric The entertainer Height
Cedric stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches(1.70 m).
Cedric The entertainer Weight
Cedric weighs 101 Kg which is equivalent to 222 lbs. His other body measurements are not available. He has black hair and dark brown eyes.
Cedric The entertainer Education
Cedric attended Berkeley High School from there, he earned a degree in communications from Southeast Missouri State University. Additionally, he stands as an active member of Kappa Alpha Psi and was awarded the Honorary Doctorate Degree in Fine Arts and Humanities from Lincoln University of Missouri in May 2015.
Likewise, he has also been honored by St. Louis renaming the front street of Kappa Alpha Alumni House as Cedric The Entertainer Way.
Cedric The entertainer Family
Cedric was born to his parents in Jefferson City, Missouri. His parents are Rosetta (née Boyce), a school teacher, and Kittrell Kyles, an employee of a railroad company. His only sibling is his younger sister Sharita Kyles Wilson, an adjunct communications instructor at the University of Memphis in Memphis, Tennessee.
Cedric The entertainer Wife, Lorna Wells
Cedric is a happily married man. He is married to his beautiful wife Lorna Wells. The couple met when Cedric was hosting BET’s comic view during the 1993 to 1994 season and def comedy jam. His wife is a private person thus nothing much is known about her.
Cedric The entertainer Children
Cedric is a proud father of three, he sired two children with his wife namely , Croix (born 2000) and Lucky Rose (born 2003), his other daughter is called Tiara (born 1990), from a previous relationship.
Cedric The entertainer Net Worth
Cedric has an estimated net worth of $25 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as an actor, stand-up comedian, and game show host. Through his various sources of income, Antonio Kyles has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Cedric The entertainer Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Cedric The entertainer.
Cedric The entertainer Bio and Wiki
- Full Names: Cedric Antonio Kyles
- Popular As: Cedric the Entertainer
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Actor, Stand-up Comedian, and Game Show Host
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: Afro-American
- Religion: Christianity
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Cedric The entertainer Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 56 years old(2020)
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Date of Birth: April 24, 1964
- Place of Birth: Jefferson City, Missouri, U.S
- Birthday: 24th April
Cedric The entertainer Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 7 inches(1.70 m)
- Weight: Not Known
- Eye Color: Black
- Hair Color: Black
- Shoe Size: Not Available
Cedric The entertainer Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Kittrell Kyles,
- Mother: Rosetta Boyce
- Siblings (Sister): Sharita Kyles Wilson
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife/Spouse: Married to Lorna Wells
- Children: 3
Cedric The entertainer Net worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $25 million
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Comedian, Actor, Host.
Antonio Kyles House and Cars
- Place of living: To be Updated
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Cedric The entertainer Acting Career
In 1996, Cedric moved into acting, playing Steve Harvey’s friend, Cedric Jackie Robinson, on the sitcom, The Steve Harvey Show. His acting career grew and he began appearing in movies, including Dr. Dolittle 2, Barbershop, Barbershop 2: Back in Business;
Ride, Serving Sara, Johnson Family Vacation, Intolerable Cruelty, Man of the House, Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events, Madagascar and Be Cool.
Cedric The entertainer Barbershop
Cedric was the subject of controversy when his Barbershop character made unpopular remarks regarding Martin Luther King and Rosa Parks. These comments were spoken in character, were part of the script, and he has never apologized for them.
Cedric Voice Acting
In the 2005 animated film Madagascar, Cedric voiced Maurice the aye-aye. In October 2005, Cedric joined the Champ Car auto racing series as a part-owner. Cedric appeared in the movie Charlotte’s Web as the voice of Golly the gander.
Cedric the Entertainer Presents
While his acting career grew, Cedric continued stand-up and traveled the country as one of the Kings of Comedy headliners, with Steve Harvey, D.L. Hughley, and Bernie Mac. The act was later made into a film by Spike Lee called The Original Kings of Comedy.
Cedric briefly had his own sketch comedy show called Cedric the Entertainer Presents, but it never caught on and was canceled after one season. The show had been renewed for a second season, but Fox canceled it before the season began.
Cedric The Entertainer: Taking You Higher
He then appeared in the 2003 PlayStation 2 video game Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2004. His most recent HBO Comedy Special was titled Cedric The Entertainer: Taking You Higher. Two of the background dancers from the special were Kamilah Barrett and Sandra Colton, who were also finalists in Fox’s So You Think You Can Dance.
He also recorded comedic interludes on two multi-platinum selling albums, Nelly’s Country Grammar (2000) and Jay-z Black Album (2003).
Code Name: The Cleaner
Cedric appeared in the 2007 film Code Name: The Cleaner, a comedy in which he plays Jake, a janitor with amnesia who may be a secret undercover government agent involved in an illegal arms conspiracy. He then starred in the 2008 films Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins and Street Kings.
Cedric appeared as the lead comedian at the White House Correspondents Dinner but jokingly remarked that he was unprepared because he thought that he would follow a humorous speech by President George W. Bush but instead followed First Lady Laura Bush, who he said was very funny.
Cedric Walk of Fame
Cedric the Entertainer was inducted into the St. Louis Walk of Fame on June 7, 2008. His star is located at 6166 Delmar.
Cedric WWE Raw
Cedric the Entertainer was the special guest host for WWE Raw on September 21, 2009, in Little Rock Arkansas. During the show, he participated in a wrestling match, defeating Chavo Guerrero by pinfall. The match also featured Santino Marella as a guest referee.
Cedric also got help with an unknown wrestler dubbed The Sledge Hammer (played by Imani Lee) and Hornswoggle.
Cedric The entertainer Film Director
In March 2010, Cedric made his directorial debut with Dance Fu, produced and funded independently by his company Bird and Bear Entertainment with producer Eric C. Rhone. The film starred comedian Kel Mitchell. Cedric made a cameo appearance in the film as a Homicide detective. It was released straight-to-DVD on October 4, 2011.
Cedric The Entertainer Movies
- 2004 Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events Constable
- 2005 Be Cool ‘Sin’ LaSalle
- 2005 Madagascar Maurice Voice
- 2005 Man of the House Percy Stevens
- 2005 The Honeymooners Ralph Kramden Also executive producer
- 2006 Charlotte’s Web Golly The Gander Voice
- 2007 Code Name: The Cleaner Jake Rogers Also producer
- 2007 Talk to Me Bob ‘Nighthawk’ Terry
- 2008 Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins Clyde Stubbs
- 2008 Street Kings Winston ‘Scribble’
- 2008 Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa Maurice Voice
- 2008 Cadillac Records Willie Dixon
- 2009 Merry Madagascar Maurice Voice
- 2011 Dance Fu Detective Also executive producer
- 2011 Larry Crowne Lamar
- 2012 Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted Mated House Father
- 2013 Madly Madagascar Maurice Voice
- 2013 Planes Leadbottom Voice
- 2014 A Haunted House 2 Father Doug Williams
- 2014 Planes: Fire & Rescue Leadbottom Voice
- 2014 Top Five Jazzy
Cedric The Entertainer Tv Shows
- 2015 Cedric’s Barber Battle Himself Host
- 2016 Another Period Scott Joplin Episode: “Joplin”
- 2017 Master of None Kenny ‘The Magnificent’ Episode: “Door #3”
- 2017 Drop the Mic Himself Episode: “Niecy Nash vs. Cedric the
- 2017 Nightcap Himself Episode: “Spinster Code”
- 2017 Superior Donuts Reggie Wicks 2 episode
- 2018–2020 The Last O.G. Miniard Mullins Main cast
- 2018–2021 Summer Camp Island The Moon (voice) 11 episodes
- 2018 Black-ish ‘Smokey’ 2 episodes
- 2018 Nobodies Himself 2 episodes
- 2019–2020 Power Croop 3 episodes
- 2020 The Greatest #StayAtHome Videos Himself Host
2020–present The Greatest #AtHome Videos Himself Host - 2020 Woke Trashcan (voice) 3 episodes
- 2021 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards Himself (host) Television special
- 2022 The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder Bobby Proud
Frequently Asked Questions About Cedric The entertainer
Who is Cedric The entertainer?
Cedric is a renowned actor, comedian, director, and game show host vastly known for portraying alongside Steve Harvey on The WB sitcom The Steve Harvey Show, as one of The Original Kings of Comedy, and for starring as Eddie Walker in Barbershop.
How old is Cedric The entertainer?
Cedric is 57 years old as of 2021. He was born on April 24, 1964, in Jefferson City, Missouri, in the United States of America.
How tall is Cedric The entertainer?
Cedric stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches(1.70 m).
Is Cedric The entertainer married?
Yes, he is married to Lorna Wells. They got married in 1999 and together they have two children. He also has a daughter Tiara from a previous relationship.
How much is Cedric The entertainer worth?
He has an approximate net worth of $25 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the entertainment industry.
Where does Cedric live?
Because of security reasons, he has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Is Cedric dead or alive?
He is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Cedric now?
Cedric is still active in the entertainment industry. He is still pursuing his career as an actor, comedian, and host.
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