Cedric the Entertainer
Who Cedric the Entertainer is
Actor, stand-up comedian, producer, host and author with a career spanning stage, film and television. He was one of the Original Kings of Comedy, starred in The Steve Harvey Show and the Barbershop franchise, and currently stars in and executive produces The Neighborhood. His other work includes The Soul Man, The Proud Family, Johnson Family Vacation and the novel Flipping Boxcars.
At a glance
- Born
- 1964
- Came up through
- BET ComicView
- Stand-up specials
- The Original Kings of Comedy
- Podcasts
- Flipping Boxcars
- On screen
- The Neighborhood, The Steve Harvey Show, The Soul Man and 8 more
- WTF with Marc Maron
- Episode 1078
- Official site
- iamcedric.com ↗
On stage
No dated show on D.O.C.'s Comedy Calendar right now — their own site has their dates: iamcedric.com ↗.
Lineups belong to the rooms and the comedians, and can change; each listing has the last word. Their nights on the Comedy Calendar →
Specials, shows and podcasts
Stand-up specials
- The Original Kings of Comedy
On screen
- The Neighborhood
- The Steve Harvey Show
- The Soul Man
- Cedric the Entertainer Presents
- Barbershop
- Johnson Family Vacation
- The Original Kings of Comedy
- The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
- Madagascar Maurice, voice, 2005; sequel 2008
- Barbershop 2: Back in Business Eddie Walker, 2004
- Top Five Jazzy, 2014
Podcasts
- Flipping Boxcars
Where they got their start
- BET ComicView host, 1994–1995
Came up the same way
Other comedians in SUCDb who came through BET ComicView:
Comedians like Cedric the Entertainer
Each linked to them by something on the record — a stage they both came through, a bill, a show, a style or a home town.
- Chris Rock also in Madagascar
- D.L. Hughley also in The Original Kings of Comedy
- Don DC Curry also in The Steve Harvey Show
- Kevin Hart also in Top Five
- Adele Givens also in The Steve Harvey Show
- Brian Regan also in Top Five
- Carlos Mencia also in The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
- Dean Edwards also in Top Five
Career timeline
- 1964Born
- 2004Barbershop 2: Back in Business (Eddie Walker, 2004) On screen
- 2005Madagascar (Maurice, voice, 2005; sequel 2008) On screen
- 2014Top Five (Jazzy, 2014) On screen
In the news
- Cedric the Entertainer, Mo'Nique and Tiffany Haddish have announced arena dates. Chortle · 1 September 2026
Questions about Cedric the Entertainer
Where is Cedric the Entertainer performing next?
No date is on D.O.C.'s Comedy Calendar right now; their own site has their dates: iamcedric.com ↗.
What stand-up specials have they released?
The Original Kings of Comedy.
What podcast do they host?
Flipping Boxcars.
What TV shows and films are they in?
The Neighborhood, The Steve Harvey Show, The Soul Man, Cedric the Entertainer Presents, Barbershop and Johnson Family Vacation, among 11 credits.
Where did they get their start?
BET ComicView (host).
When were they born?
In 1964.
Have they been on WTF with Marc Maron?
Yes — episode 1078.
Who are some comedians like them?
Chris Rock (also in Madagascar), D.L. Hughley (also in The Original Kings of Comedy), Don DC Curry (also in The Steve Harvey Show), Kevin Hart (also in Top Five) and Adele Givens (also in The Steve Harvey Show).
The full SUCDb record
The full record — the career in order, the specials and credits, and the sources for each — is on SUCDb, with a button to add them to your D.O.C., your twelve.
Sources
- Cedric the Entertainer official bio ↗ 30-year career, television, film and Original Kings of Comedy
- Cedric the Entertainer official about page ↗ projects, author credit and business ventures
- Cedric the Entertainer official site ↗ official current project hub
- Wikipedia — Cedric the Entertainer ↗ Madagascar (Maurice, voice, 2005; sequel 2008); Barbershop 2: Back in Business (Eddie Walker, 2004); Top Five (Jazzy, 2014)
Updated 5 October 2026 · the record checked 25 September 2026