Cedric The Entertainer

Cedric Antonio Kyles, better known by his stage name Cedric “The Entertainer,” is an Executive Producer, Director, Actor, Comedian, and now – a Novelist. Over the course of a career spanning 30 years, he 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” as well as the A&E Network series, “Kings of BBQ” alongside Anthony Anderson. He is also hosting and executive producing "The Greatest #AtHome Videos," executive producing the dramedy “Johnson” for Bounce TV, and produced and hosted the 73rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards. Recently, Cedric appeared co-starring in "The Last O.G.," opposite Tracy Morgan and Tiffany Haddish, and reprised 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." Earlier this year, Cedric received an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series for “The Neighborhood” making it his sixth win within the series category.Cedric’s other noteworthy television credits include the comedy series “The Soul Man,” which he co-created and executive produced through his production company, A Bird And A Bear Entertainment; “The Steve Harvey Show”, which he won four NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series; the sketch comedy series “Cedric The Entertainer Presents” where he was honored with an AFTRA Award of Excellence; and served as host of Season 12 of the hit game show “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.” 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 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” and “Dr. Dolittle 2,” among many others. In 2019, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.