Cedric the Entertainer, known offstage as Cedric Antonio Kyles, is a stand-up comedian and screen actor whose work spans television hosting, film comedy, and voice roles. His profile includes ensemble projects such as *The Original Kings of Comedy* and widely seen parts in *Barbershop*, alongside long-running sitcom work. In New York City, he has brought that timing to the theater, appearing at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre in August Wilson’s *Joe Turner’s Come and Gone*, alongside artists including Taraji P. and Ruben Santiago-Hudson. His performances tend to favor directness and rhythmic control over display.
