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Eddie Griffin, actor
Actor

Eddie Griffin: Movies & Box Office

films
42
on screen
1991–2025
box office
$734M
average score
55
Born
July 15, 1968 (age 58)
Birthplace
Kansas City, Missouri, U.S
Full name
Edward Rubin Griffin
Citizenship
United States
Occupations
Stand-up comedian, Actor
Years active
1989-present
Spouses
Carla Griffin, Rochelle Griffin, Nia Rivers, Ko Lee
Children
11
Career at a glance

Eddie Griffin's Career in Numbers

Eddie Griffin's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Eddie Griffin works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Andrew Dice Clay: Dice Rules (1991) to Raging Midlife (2025), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.

Eddie Griffin Movies by Decade

  1. 1990s 6
  2. 2000s 15
  3. 2010s 3
  4. 2020s 4

The 2000s were Eddie Griffin's busiest decade, with 15 films.

Eddie Griffin Movies by Genre

  • Comedy 12
  • Action 5
  • Drama 2
  • Thriller 2
  • Sci-Fi 2
  • Tv movie 1
  • Documentary 1
  • War 1
  • Crime 1

Comedy is the genre Eddie Griffin has worked in most, with 12 films, ahead of action (5).

Eddie Griffin Career Milestones

Biggest box office hit
A Star Is Born $436M worldwide
Best-rated film
A Star Is Born Movie Echo Score 90
Newest film
Raging Midlife 2025
42 credits

Eddie Griffin Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Eddie Griffin is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 55. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Eddie Griffin Movies as an Actor

28
  1. 2025 Raging Midlife (2025) movie poster Raging Midlife as El Duque
  2. 2024 All You Need Is Blood (2024) movie poster All You Need Is Blood Comedy
  3. 2020 The Comeback Trail (2020) movie poster The Comeback Trail as Devon · Comedy Movie Echo Score: 57
  4. 2020 Bad President (2020) movie poster Bad President Comedy Movie Echo Score: 34
  5. 2018 A Star Is Born (2018) movie poster A Star Is Born Drama Movie Echo Score: 90
  6. 2017 All About the Money (2017) movie poster All About the Money Action
  7. 2015 Going to America (2015) movie poster Going to America as Fumnanya · Comedy
  8. 2008 Beethoven’s Big Break (2008) movie poster Beethoven’s Big Break as Stanley · Comedy
  9. 2007 Urban Justice (2007) movie poster Urban Justice as Armand Tucker · Thriller
  10. 2007 Redline (2007) movie poster Redline Action
  11. 2006 The Year Without a Santa Claus (2006) movie poster The Year Without a Santa Claus as Jingle · Tv movie
  12. 2006 Who Made the Potatoe Salad? (2006) movie poster Who Made the Potatoe Salad? as Malik · Comedy
  13. 2006 Date Movie (2006) movie poster Date Movie Comedy
  14. 2006 Irish Jam (2006) movie poster Irish Jam as Jimmy McDevitt · Comedy
  15. 2005 Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo (2005) movie poster Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo Comedy
  16. 2005 Parliament Funkadelic: One Nation Under a Groove (2005) movie poster Parliament Funkadelic: One Nation Under a Groove as Afronaut · Documentary
  17. 2004 My Baby's Daddy (2004) movie poster My Baby's Daddy Comedy
  18. 2004 Blast (2004) movie poster Blast as Lamont Dixon · Action
  19. 2003 DysFunktional Family (2003) movie poster DysFunktional Family Comedy
  20. 2002 Undercover Brother (2002) movie poster Undercover Brother Action
  21. 2001 Double Take (2001) movie poster Double Take Action
  22. 2000 Picking Up the Pieces (2000) movie poster Picking Up the Pieces as Sediento · Thriller
  23. 1999 Foolish (1999) movie poster Foolish as Miles 'Foolish' Waise · Drama
  24. 1995 The Walking Dead (1995) movie poster The Walking Dead as Pvt. Hoover Brache · War
  25. 1994 Jason’s Lyric (1994) movie poster Jason’s Lyric as Rat · Crime
  26. 1993 The Meteor Man (1993) movie poster The Meteor Man as Michael · Sci-Fi
  27. 1993 Coneheads (1993) movie poster Coneheads Sci-Fi
  28. 1991 Andrew Dice Clay: Dice Rules (1991) movie poster Andrew Dice Clay: Dice Rules as Gas Station Attendent · Comedy
Biography

Who Is Eddie Griffin?

Eddie Griffin was born in Kansas City, Missouri, U.S in 1968 and is 58 years old. Credited on films since 1991, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Eddie Griffin, born Edward Rubin Griffin on July 15, 1968, is an American stand-up comedian and actor, renowned for his work spanning various genres inclusive of but not restricted to improvisational comedy, observational comedy, blue comedy and satire. Griffin, who kicked off his career in 1989, is recognized for his comedic rendition of African-American culture, race relations, politics, religion, and recreational drug use. He is widely celebrated for his roles in the sitcom Malcolm & Eddie, the 2002 comedy film Undercover Brother and Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo. In his illustrious career, he has lent his voice to Richard Pryor on Black Dynamite and delivered memorable performances in films like John Q., Scary Movie 3, and Norbit.

Griffin's early life was spent in Kansas city, raised single-handedly by his mother, a phone operator. Following a brief stint in the U.S. Navy and subsequent discharge, Griffin channeled his energies towards stand-up comedy, earning his first standing ovation in 1989. Over the years, Griffin has established himself in films and television shows, even contributing to tracks from Dr. Dre's 1999 album, 2001. Amidst his personal life's tumultuous journey including four marriages, Griffin continued to entertain audiences with his stand-up comedy specials on Comedy Central and Showtime. Despite controversies and personal struggles, Griffin perseveres, hinting at his interest in participating in future United States Presidential elections.

Works with

Who Eddie Griffin Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Eddie Griffin shares the most films with. Chris Rock comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Andrew Dice Clay (4).

FAQ

Eddie Griffin: Questions & Answers

How many movies Eddie Griffin has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Eddie Griffin been in?

Eddie Griffin is credited on 42 films, from 1991 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Eddie Griffin's highest-grossing movie?

A Star Is Born (2018) is Eddie Griffin's biggest box office hit, with $436M worldwide, ahead of Date Movie (2006) ($85.7M). Across every film with box office figures, Eddie Griffin's movies have made $734M.

Eddie Griffin's biggest hits

What is the best Eddie Griffin movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Eddie Griffin's best-rated film is A Star Is Born (2018) with a score of 90, followed by The Comeback Trail (2020) (57).

Best Eddie Griffin movies, ranked

How old is Eddie Griffin?

Eddie Griffin is 58 years old, born on July 15, 1968 in Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.

What is Eddie Griffin's newest movie?

The most recent film on Eddie Griffin's filmography is Raging Midlife (2025), in the role of El Duque.

Who does Eddie Griffin work with most often?

Eddie Griffin shares the most films with Chris Rock (4 films), Andrew Dice Clay (4 films) and George Gallo (4 films).

The Best Eddie Griffin Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 42 credits.

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