Cedric the Entertainer: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 46
- on screen
- 1998–2026
- box office
- $476M
- average score
- 62
- Born
- April 24, 1964 (age 62)
- Birthplace
- Jefferson City, Missouri, U.S.
- Full name
- Cedric Antonio Kyles
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Comedian, Actor, Television Host, Producer
- Years active
- 1987-present
- Spouses
- Lorna Wells
- Children
- 3
The Best Cedric the Entertainer Movies
The highest-rated films Cedric the Entertainer is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. First Reformed (2018) scores highest, at 88. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 88 First Reformed 2018 · Drama -
Movie Echo Score: Score 83 Poor Greg Drowning 2020 · Comedy -
Movie Echo Score: Score 77 The Opening Act 2020 · Comedy -
Movie Echo Score: Score 74 Outlaw Posse 2024 · Western -
Movie Echo Score: Score 60 Swapped 2026 · Caloo -
Movie Echo Score: Score 57 Son of the South 2021 · Biography
Cedric the Entertainer's Career in Numbers
Cedric the Entertainer's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Cedric the Entertainer works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Ride (1998) to Swapped (2026), and the 2020s were the busiest decade.
Cedric the Entertainer Movies by Decade
- 1990s 1
- 2000s 9
- 2010s 9
- 2020s 12
The 2020s were Cedric the Entertainer's busiest decade, with 12 films.
Cedric the Entertainer Movies by Genre
- Comedy 14
- Animation 5
- Drama 3
- Biography 2
- Documentary 2
- Western 1
- Horror 1
- Music 1
- Romance 1
- Action 1
Comedy is the genre Cedric the Entertainer has worked in most, with 14 films, ahead of animation (5).
Cedric the Entertainer Career Milestones
- First film
- Ride 1998
- Biggest box office hit
- Planes Fire and Rescue: Dipper $147M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- First Reformed Movie Echo Score 88
- Newest film
- Swapped 2026
Cedric the Entertainer Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Cedric the Entertainer is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 62. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Cedric the Entertainer Movies as an Actor
31- 2026
Swapped as Caloo · Animation Movie Echo Score: 60 - 2024
Unfrosted Biography Movie Echo Score: 55 - 2024
Outlaw Posse Western Movie Echo Score: 74 - 2024
A Hip Hop Story as Notorious BAG · Comedy - 2023
The Plus One Comedy Worldwide box office: $1.09M Movie Echo Score: 9 - 2023
Truth Be Told Documentary - 2022
Black Karen as Sergeant Warren · Comedy - 2021
They’re Trying To Kill Us Documentary - 2021
Son of the South Biography Worldwide box office: $48.6K Movie Echo Score: 57 - 2020
The Opening Act Comedy Movie Echo Score: 77 - 2020
She Ball as Councilmen · Comedy Movie Echo Score: 54 - 2020
Poor Greg Drowning Comedy Movie Echo Score: 83 - 2018
First Reformed Drama Worldwide box office: $3.87M Movie Echo Score: 88 - 2016
Summer Camp Island as Moon (voice) · Animation Worldwide box office: $1.49M - 2016
Barbershop: The Next Cut Comedy Worldwide box office: $55.7M - 2014
Vitaminamulch: Air Spectacular as Leadbottom · Comedy - 2014
Planes Fire and Rescue: Dipper as Leadbottom (Voice) · Animation Worldwide box office: $147M - 2014
A Haunted House 2 Horror Worldwide box office: $25.4M - 2013
Caught on Tape as Maintenance Man · Music - 2013
Madly Madagascar as Maurice (voice) · Animation - 2011
Dance Fu as Detective · Comedy - 2009
Merry Madagascar as Maurice (voice) · Animation - 2009
All’s Faire in Love as Professor Shockworthy · Romance Worldwide box office: $22.2K - 2007
Code Name: The Cleaner Action Worldwide box office: $10.3M - 2005
The Honeymooners Drama Worldwide box office: $13.2M - 2004
Johnson Family Vacation Comedy Worldwide box office: $31.3M - 2004
Barbershop 2: Back in Business Comedy Worldwide box office: $66M - 2002
Barbershop Drama Worldwide box office: $77.1M - 2000
Def Comedy Jam, Vol. 7 Comedy - 2000
The Original Kings of Comedy Comedy Worldwide box office: $38.2M - 1998
Ride as Bo · Comedy Worldwide box office: $5.49M
Cedric the Entertainer in Documentaries & Specials
15- 2024
American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special as Self · Documentary - 2023
Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic as Self · Documentary - 2022
Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy as Self · Documentary - 2021
Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11 as Self · Comedy - 2020
This Is Stand-Up as Self · Documentary - 2019
#NoJoke as Self · Documentary - 2017
Def Comedy Jam 25 as Self · Comedy - 2016
Cedric the Entertainer: Live from the Ville as Himself · Comedy - 2012
Phunny Business: A Black Comedy as Self · Documentary - 2012
I Ain’t Scared of You: A Tribute to Bernie Mac as Self · Comedy - 2009
All Star Comedy Jam as Self · Tv movie - 2006
Cedric the Entertainer: Taking You Higher as Himself · Comedy - 2005
Earth to America as Self · Documentary - 2003
Richard Pryor: I Ain’t Dead Yet, #*%$#@!! as Self · Comedy - 2001
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Hugh Hefner as Self · Comedy
Who Is Cedric the Entertainer?
Cedric the Entertainer was born in Jefferson City, Missouri, U.S. in 1964 and is 62 years old. Credited on films since 1998, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Cedric Antonio Kyles, better known by his stage name Cedric the Entertainer, is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and television host. He first gained popularity when he hosted BET’s ComicView during the 1993-1994 season and Def Comedy Jam in 1995. Cedric's most notable moments include co-starring with Steve Harvey on The WB sitcom The Steve Harvey Show, starring as Eddie Walker in Barbershop and hosting the 12th season of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire in 2013-14. His impressive career also spans voice work for popular animated films like Ice Age, Madagascar, and Charlotte's Web. Cedric's career launched when he adopted his stage name, inspired by an entertainer named Kodak. His path to becoming a full-time comedian involved a stint as a State Farm insurance adjuster and substitute high school teacher. His acting career gained momentum in 1995 when he landed the role of The Cowardly Lion in the Apollo Theater Revival of The Wiz. He continued earning acclaim in comedy as well as voice acting, sparking controversy via his Barbershop character, expanding his portfolio with a foray into auto racing, and publishing a book titled 'Grown-A$$ Man'. He has won several awards, was inducted into the St. Louis Walk of Fame and has even tested his skills in wrestling. In 2018, he began playing the character of Calvin Butler in the television sitcom The Neighborhood.
Cedric was born on April 24, 1964, in Jefferson City, Missouri, to Rosetta (née Boyce), a schoolteacher, and Kittrell Kyles, an employee of The Missouri Pacific Railroad. He has a younger sister, Sharita Kyles Wilson, a communications professor at Pepperdine University. Cedric spent his early years in Caruthersville, Missouri, moving to Berkeley, Missouri, for junior high school. He graduated from Berkeley High School before studying mass communication at Southeast Missouri State University. Cedric maintains close ties with his high school by awarding an annual scholarship to a graduating senior through his charitable foundation. Personal triumphs include receiving an honorary doctorate from Lincoln University of Missouri in 2015, and having a street named in his honor in St. Louis in 2018.
Who Cedric the Entertainer Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Cedric the Entertainer shares the most films with. Chris Rock comes first, with 6 films together, followed by Bernie Mac (4).
Cedric the Entertainer: Questions & Answers
How many movies Cedric the Entertainer has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Cedric the Entertainer been in?
Cedric the Entertainer is credited on 46 films, from 1998 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Cedric the Entertainer's highest-grossing movie?
Planes Fire and Rescue: Dipper (2014) is Cedric the Entertainer's biggest box office hit, with $147M worldwide, ahead of Barbershop (2002) ($77.1M). Across every film with box office figures, Cedric the Entertainer's movies have made $476M.
Cedric the Entertainer's biggest hits What is the best Cedric the Entertainer movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Cedric the Entertainer's best-rated film is First Reformed (2018) with a score of 88, followed by Poor Greg Drowning (2020) (83).
Best Cedric the Entertainer movies, ranked How old is Cedric the Entertainer?
Cedric the Entertainer is 62 years old, born on April 24, 1964 in Jefferson City, Missouri, U.S..
What is Cedric the Entertainer's newest movie?
The most recent film on Cedric the Entertainer's filmography is Swapped (2026), in the role of Caloo.
Who does Cedric the Entertainer work with most often?
Cedric the Entertainer shares the most films with Chris Rock (6 films), Bernie Mac (4 films) and Dave Chappelle (4 films).
The Best Cedric the Entertainer Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 46 credits.
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