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Cedric the Entertainer Biography

Birth Name:Cedric Antonio Kyles

Birth Place:Jefferson City, Missouri, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Writer, Soundtrack, Director

Fast Facts

Received the Richard Pryor Comic of the Year Award from BET in 1994
Through his Cedric the Entertainer Charitable Foundation Inc․ he is able to provide college scholarships to high school graduates and enhance the lives of inner-city youth in his hometown, St․ Louis
Was inducted into and received a star on the St․ Louis Walk of Fame in June of 2008
Attended Southeast Missouri State University to major in mass communication
Made his Broadway debut with his role in "American Buffalo" in 2008
Was a State Farm claims adjuster and a substitute high school teacher before becoming a comedian
Made his TV debut on "It's Showtime at the Apollo․"
Appeared as the lead comic at President George W․ Bush’s White House Correspondents Dinner
Is featured on the 2000 album "Country Grammar" by Nelly
While attending Southeast Missouri State University, he joined the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity

Awards

1999Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
2000Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
2001Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
2002Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture: nominated
2002Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
2002WAFCA Award-Best Ensemble: winner
2003Black Reel-Theatrical - Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2003Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
2003Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2003Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture: nominated
2003MTV Movie Award-Best Comedic Performance: nominated
2003Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Breakout Star - Male: nominated
2004BET Comedy Award-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Box Office Movie: winner
2004BET Comedy Award-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Box Office Movie: nominated
2005BET Comedy Award-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Theatrical Film: nominated
2005Black Movie Award-Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
2005Black Reel-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2005Stinker Award-Less Than Dynamic Duo: nominated
2007Gotham Independent Film Award-Best Ensemble Performance: winner
2009Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture: nominated
2013BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film: nominated
2014Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2015Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture: nominated
2018National Film and Television Award-Best Actor in a TV Series: nominated
2019Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2020Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2021Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2022Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2023Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
2023Image Award-Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television): nominated
2024Black Reel-Outstanding Lead Performance in a Comedy Series: nominated
2024Family Film Award-Outstanding Actor in a TV Series: winner
2024Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2024Image Award-Outstanding Host in a Reality Competition, Game Show or Variety (Series or Special) - Individual or Ensemble: nominated
2025Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated