Highest rated as cast or director
First Reformed
2018
Ice Age
2002
Swapped
2026
The Neighborhood
2018 · 8 Seasons
Cadillac Records
2008
Cedric the Entertainer's 6 titles from the 2010s have a median Balasaur Score of 68, led by First Reformed (79) and The Neighborhood (70), against 59 for those from the 2000s.
Biography
Cedric Antonio Kyles (born April 24, 1964), known professionally as Cedric the Entertainer, is an American actor and comedian. He is perhaps best known for his roles as Calvin Butler on the CBS sitcom The Neighborhood, Mullins on The Last O.G., Reverend Boyce 'The Voice' Ballentine on The Soul Man, co-starred as Cedric Jackie Robinson on the WB sitcom The Steve Harvey Show, Eddie in the Barbershop films, and as one of the four comedians featured in the Spike Lee film The Original Kings of Comedy. He has starred as the lead in the films Johnson Family Vacation and Code Name: The Cleaner. His other films include First Reformed, Why Him?, A Haunted House 1 & 2, Larry Crowne, Cadillac Records, The Honeymooners (2005), Be Cool, Man of the House, A Series of Unfortunate Events, Intolerable Cruelty, Dr. Dolittle 2, and Big Momma's House. He has also done voice work for Ice Age, the Madagascar film series, Charlotte's Web (2006), Planes, and Planes: Fire & Rescue. He hosted BET's ComicView during the 1993–1994 season and Def Comedy Jam in 1995 as well as the 12th season of the daytime version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire in 2013–14. In 2019, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Acted in 88
2020s
- 2026
A Proud Family Wizmas
Bobby (voice)
- 2025
- 2024
13 Days in Ferguson
Movie
Outlaw Posse
Horatio
A Hip Hop Story
Notorious BAG
- 2023
How I Learned to Fly
Louis
The Plus One
Alfred Anders
Truth Be Told
Movie
- 2022
Black Karen
Sergeant Warren
- 2021
- 2020
The Opening Act
Billy G.
She Ball
Councilmen
Poor Greg Drowning
Movie
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
The Comedy Get Down
Cedric the Entertainer · 10 episodes
Summer Camp Island
Moon (voice)
Nobodies
Cedric · 2 episodes
- 2016
- 2015
- 2014
Planes - Vitaminamulch: Air Spectacular
Leadbottom
Planes: Fire & Rescue: Dipper
Leadbottom (Voice)
- 2013
Caught on Tape
Maintenance Man
- 2012
Dreamworks: Holiday Classics
Maurice (voice)
Grassroots
Richard McIver
- 2011
Dance Fu
Detective
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
VH1 Goes Inside
TV
- 2002
The Anna Nicole Show
TV
- 2001
- 2000
Def Comedy Jam, Vol. 7
Movie
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
49Ride
Bo
- 1997
- 1996
- 1995
MADtv
Dr. Jekyll / Mr. Hyde · 1 episode
- 1992
Produced 5
2020s
- 2025
2010s
- 2018
2000s
- 2009
All Star Comedy Jam
Executive Producer
- 2007
- 2004
Wrote 4
2000s
- 2006
Cedric the Entertainer: Taking You Higher
Writer
- 2002
Cedric the Entertainer: Starting Lineup
Writer
- 2000
The Original Kings of Comedy
Writer
Directed 1
2010s
- 2011
Dance Fu
Director
Created 1
2010s
- 2012
Appearances71
2020s
- 2025
- 2024
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson
Self
- 2023
Kings of BBQ
Self · 10 episodes
- 2022
- 2021
Protect or Neglect
Self
Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11
Self
Friday Night Vibes
Self · 1 episode
- 2020
The Greatest At Home Videos
Self - Host · 27 episodes
Feeding America Comedy Festival
Self
2010s
- 2019
- 2017
- 2016
- 2015
Cedric's Barber Battle
Herself - Host · 8 episodes
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
Phunny Business: A Black Comedy
Self
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
All Star Comedy Jam
Self
- 2006
We Don't Die, We Multiply: The Robin Harris Story
Himself
Cedric the Entertainer: Taking You Higher
Himself
Comics Unleashed
Self · 2 episodes
- 2005
Earth to America
Self
Be Cool, Very Cool
Self
- 2004
- 2003
Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!
Self
- 2002
Cedric the Entertainer: Starting Lineup
Himself
Platinum Comedy Series: Roasting Shaquille O'Neal
Self
- 2001
Def Comedy Jam: All Stars Vol. 8
Himself
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Hugh Hefner
Self
- 2000
The Original Kings of Comedy
Self
1990s
- 1998
- 1997
- 1993
1940s
- 1949
The Emmy Awards
Self - Host · 1 episode