Who is Cedric The entertainer? Biography and Wiki
Cedric Antonio Kyles or famously known 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.
Cedric The entertainer Age: How Old Cedric The entertainer?
Cedric is currently 56 years old as of 2020, he was born on April 24, 1964, in Jefferson City, Missouri, in the United States of America. He is of African-American ethnicity. He celebrates his birthday on April 24th every year and his birth sign is Taurus.
Cedric The entertainer Height
He stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches(1.70 m), however, details regarding his actual weight and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.
Cedric The entertainer Family and Education
He was born April 24, 1964, in Jefferson City, Missouri, and is the son of 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.
He was raised in Caruthersville, Missouri, but after junior high school, he moved to Berkeley, Missouri. Cedric is a graduate of Berkeley High School in St. Louis’ northern suburbs.
While Cedric attended Berkeley High, he developed a very severe rash on the top of his head, forcing him to wear a hat for the rest of his career. In 2005, Cedric told CNN he no longer cares about his rash and is proud of it.
Also, he stands as an active member of Kappa Alpha Psi and 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 Wife: Who is Cedric the Entertainer wife?
Cedric is a happily married man. He is married to his beautiful wife Loma Wells. The couple is blessed with two children Croix and Lucky. He has a daughter Tiara from a previous relationship.
Cedric The entertainer Death: Did Cedric the Entertainer pass away?
Cedric is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Cedric The entertainer 2020 Net Worth: What is 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 Networth and Salary
- Net Worth: $25 million dollars as of 2020
- 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.
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.
Walk of Fame
Cedric the Entertainer was inducted to the St. Louis Walk of Fame on June 7, 2008. His star is located at 6166 Delmar.
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 Film Director
In March 2010, Cedric made his directorial debut with Dance Fu, produced and funded independently by his company Bird and a 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.
American Buffalo
Cedric was recently seen in the Broadway revival of David Mamet’s “American Buffalo,” the story of three small-time crooks who come to blows during a plot to steal a valuable coin collection. In 2003, Cedric was featured in the Korean rap artists Drunken Tiger on their album ‘Foundation’ on the 17th track ‘뉘우침’ (repentance).
It’s Worth What?
In a June 21, 2011 interview, Cedric confirmed that his latest reality game show, It’s Worth What?, was going to air on July 12, 2011, on NBC, however, the start date was delayed by one week to July 19, 2011. Between 2012 and 2016, Cedric played the main character in a new TV Land original series, The Soul Man, featuring Niecy Nash. The sitcom returns for its fourth season in 2015.
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
Cedric was the host of the American TV show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire beginning with its 12th season in national syndication, which premiered on September 2, 2013. “With his deep roots as a successful stand-up comedian and actor, Cedric will bring his fresh approach and unpredictable fun to the show,” said Janice Marinelli, president, Disney-ABC Domestic Television. On April 30, 2014, Cedric announced that he will be leaving Who Wants to Be a Millionaire after the 2013–2014 season to focus on his busy schedule. Actor Terry Crews took over as host on September 8, 2014.
Cedric Other Project
The comedian remains very active in his community through his Cedric the Entertainer Charitable Foundation Inc. and gives out one scholarship a year to a graduating senior from his high school.
Cedric The Entertainer 2020 Movies and TV shows
Son of the South(Reverend Ralph Abernathy)
The Opening Act(Billy G)
Power(Croop)
The Greatest #StayAtHome Videos(Host)
Woke (TV series)(Trashcan)
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 an American national born on 24th April 1964, in Jefferson City, Missouri. He is 56 years old as of 2020.
How tall is Cedric The entertainer?
he stands at a height of 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.
Cedric Social Media Contacts
- Youtube
- Website