Cedric the Entertainer

Cedric the Entertainer

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.

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Cedric the Entertainer Movies

Discover the best Cedric the Entertainer movies. Explore the complete filmography, including top-rated classics, newest releases, and highest-grossing films starring Cedric the Entertainer ranked by year and score.

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Swapped

Swapped (2026)

Adventure Animation Comedy
When a tiny woodland creature and a grand, soaring bird accidentally swap bodies, the two lifelong enemies have no choice but to work together to undo the magic. Getting back...
Score 8.9
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First Reformed

First Reformed (2018)

Drama
Reverend Toller tends a nearly empty colonial church in upstate New York, keeping a journal and quietly drinking himself toward some unnamed reckoning. When a pregnant parishioner asks him to...
Score 7.0
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Planes: Fire & Rescue

Planes: Fire & Rescue (2014)

Adventure Animation Comedy
A racing plane's glory days end when engine damage grounds his competitive dreams. Grounded but not defeated, Dusty joins Blade Ranger's fire rescue squadron, trading speed records for wildfires. Alongside...
Score 6.2
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A Haunted House

A Haunted House (2013)

Comedy Horror
Malcolm and Kisha have barely unpacked before their new home starts acting up in deeply unsettling ways. When Kisha's personality takes a hard left turn toward the demonic, Malcolm's primary...
Score 5.9
5
Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted

Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (2012)

Adventure Animation Comedy
Four zoo animals are still plotting their return to Manhattan when their quest detours through Europe to retrieve their thieving friends. Hunted by an obsessive French animal-control officer, Alex and...
Score 6.6
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Charlotte’s Web

Charlotte’s Web (2006)

Comedy Family Fantasy
A young pig faces an uncertain fate as autumn approaches, but discovers an unlikely savior in Charlotte, a clever spider who shares his barn. Through acts of literary brilliance, Charlotte...
Score 6.2
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Madagascar

Madagascar (2005)

Adventure Animation Comedy
When four Manhattan zookeepers accidentally release their most charismatic residents, a lion, zebra, giraffe, and hippo find themselves stranded on an unfamiliar island. Armed with Manhattan sophistication and zero survival...
Score 6.9
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Be Cool

Be Cool (2005)

Comedy Crime
Chili Palmer has seen enough of Hollywood to know the game is rigged, so he pivots to the music business, where the scams are louder and the egos are bigger....
Score 5.5
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Ice Age

Ice Age (2002)

Adventure Animation Comedy
When a human infant is separated from his tribe, three unlikely animals find themselves bound by circumstance. Manny, a weary mammoth; Sid, a chattering sloth desperate for belonging; and Diego,...
Score 7.4

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According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles starring Cedric the Entertainer are Swapped, First Reformed, and Planes: Fire & Rescue.
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Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 9 titles starring Cedric the Entertainer, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
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