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  Cedric the Entertainer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cedric the Entertainer (born Cedric Kyles, April 24, 1964 in Jefferson City, Missouri) is an American actor and comedian.
Cedric spent his younger years as a comedian as well, voted "most popular" and "most humorous" by his high school classmates.
Cedric briefly had his own sketch comedy show called Cedric the Entertainer Presents, but it never caught on and was cancelled after two seasons.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cedric_the_Entertainer   (500 words)

  
 Cedric The Entertainer - Biography - Moviefone
A man with a gift for wringing laughter from commonplace situations, Cedric the Entertainer has parlayed a career as one of the top standup comics in America into a steadily growing resumé as an actor in film and television.
Cedric persuaded the management to let him do a set, and his five-minute routine brought down the house.
Cedric was a hit on the show, and his work on the series earned him the NAACP Image Award as Best Supporting Actor on a Comedy Series three years in a row.
movies.aol.com /celebrity/cedric-the-entertainer/237294/biography   (555 words)

  
 Blackflix.com: Interviews
Cedric "The Entertainer," (the St. Louis native donned the moniker about 10 years ago when he added singing and dancing to his stand up routine), discovered his uncanny ability to make people laugh while cutting up in junior high school.
Cedric, now 30-something, says he was about 26 years old when he won $500 doing his shtick in the national Johnny Walker Comedy Contest in Chicago after some friends challenged him to try out.
Cedric says "The Original Kings of Comedy" is diverse and funny, and he enjoys the fact that his unique style of humor appeals to a wide variety of audiences.
www.blackflix.com /interviews/cedric_ent.html   (806 words)

  
 Cedric the Entertainer News
Cedric the Entertainer reports he'll get to show some dramatic chops in "Talk to Me," the currently shooting Don Cheadle starrer that focuses on a controversial award-winning broadcast personality/community...
Cedric the Entertainer at the Majestic Theatres in Zona Rosa
Popular and portly bespectacled African-American comedian Cedric "The Entertainer" was well-known for his inclusive brand of observational comedy, and reached a wide audience as a cast member of "The Steve...
www.topix.net /who/cedric-the-entertainer   (747 words)

  
 Cedric becomes 'Ralph' in updated 'Honeymooners': 6/ 6/ 2005
Cedric the Entertainer assumes the role made famous by Jackie Gleason in a remake of "The Honeymooners." The 41-year-old Cedric says, "This is a great piece of American nostalgia.
Cedric the Entertainer, the good-natured funnyman whose adopted nickname seems to double as a resume, was born Cedric Kyles, 41 years ago in Jefferson City, Mo., and grew up in St. Louis.
Cedric's Ralph Kramden shares his get-rich schemes and dreams with Ed Norton (Mike Epps), his neighbor and best friend (a role originated by Art Carney.) Their long-suffering spouses are played by Gabrielle Union, as Alice Kramden, and Regina Hall, as Trixie Norton.
www.southcoasttoday.com /daily/06-05/06-06-05/b02li886.htm   (967 words)

  
 Extratv.com : Cedric the Entertainer
Cedric the Entertainer is like a super cool secret agent; the man shakes it and stirs it up.
Cedric is aiming to be a hybrid mix of comedy classics like Flip Wilson and the legendary Jackie Gleason.
Cedric says, "He was always smooth and debonair and light on his feet for a big fella.
extratv.warnerbros.com /dailynews/extra/09_02/09_18d.html   (182 words)

  
 Cedric The Entertainer Presents - FREE TV TICKETS - StudioAudiences.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Cedric The Entertainer hosts and performs in a new variety series that takes its cue from the big comedy variety shows of the 1950s.
Each week, we will see Cedric and his troupe portray a wide variety of characters, including the Love Doctor, a satin-robed marriage therapist in love with the sound of his own mellifluous voice; Raj, a golf commentator who literally can't stand the heat; Mrs.
Cedric The Entertainer Presents is written and executive produced by Matt Wickline and John Bowman ("In Living Color," "Martin"), directed and executive produced by Stan Lathan ("Def Comedy Jam") and executive produced by Cedric The Entertainer.
www.studioaudiences.com /show.asp?show=37   (267 words)

  
 'The Entertainer' keeps it fresh
Cedric was raised in St. Louis by a strict mother who did not regard stand-up comedy as a valid career option.
Cedric wanted to impart a similarly accessible everyman quality to "Johnson Family," the first feature film produced by his company, A Bird and a Bear Entertainment.
If "Johnson Family" positions Cedric as a funny man who happens to be fl, his next project seems likely to endear him even more to mainstream audiences: This summer he begins shooting a big-screen adaptation of the classic Jackie Gleason sitcom "The Honeymooners," playing Ralph Kramden.
www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2004/04/04/PKG1A5TPFJ1.DTL&type=printable   (1052 words)

  
 Cedric the Entertainer
Comedian and versatile actor Cedric Kyles was born in Jefferson City, Missouri and attended Southeast Missouri State University to study Mass Communications.
Although The Steve Harvey Show ended in 2002, Cedric bounced back with his very own self-titled television series, Cedric The Entertainer Presents, on which he both hosted and performed a variety of comedy routines similar to those of the big comedy variety shows of the 1950s.
Cedric also spends his free time on charity projects such as the Cedric the Entertainer Charitable Foundation, which helps to fund youth scholarships and family outreach programs in his hometown.
www.tribute.ca /bio.asp?id=5694   (378 words)

  
 Cedric the Entertainer @ Filmbug
Cedric the Entertainer is best known for his crowd-pleasing roles in the recent hit films Barbershop with Ice Cube, Intolerable Cruelty with George Clooney, and The Original Kings of Comedy, MTV's documentary feature directed by Spike Lee.
Some notable accolades include nabbing The Aftra Award of Excellence in Television Programming for his Fox Television series Cedric the Entertainer presents, and a record-breaking four consecutive NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor for his portrayal of lovable Coach Cedric Robinson on The Steve Harvey Show.
As a philanthropist, Cedric founded the Cedric the Entertainer Charitable Foundation which provides scholarships and outreach programs to enhance the lives of inner-city youth and their families in his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri.
www.filmbug.com /db/342801   (435 words)

  
 CNN.com - Cedric the Entertainer keeps it real - Feb. 11, 2004
Cedric the Entertainer as Eddie in "Barbershop 2."
Cedric: He definitely has a different point of view about certain subject matter and makes references that are really politically incorrect, but he has no problem being this way.
Cedric: (Laughs.) Yeah, what kind of analogy is that, man? He crossed the line on that.
www.cnn.com /2004/SHOWBIZ/Movies/02/11/celeb.qa.cedric.ap   (964 words)

  
 SUNS: Cedric the Entertainer
Cedric Ceballos is back for his third go-around with the Suns, only this time as an in-arena emcee.
Cedric Ceballos is more than accustomed to entertaining crowds.
People want to be entertained the entire time they watch a game.
www.nba.com /suns/news/ceballos_emcee_040115.html   (911 words)

  
 Feb. 21-22: Cedric the Entertainer
Cedric the Entertainer is a man who fits his moniker.
Despite his success onscreen, Cedric (his last name is Kyles) still takes his stand-up act on the road and has no plans to stop.
Cedric is a TV veteran as well, with several shows to his credit, including the short-lived variety program Cedric the Entertainer Presents.
www.azcentral.com /ent/calendar/articles/0217cedric17.html   (537 words)

  
 CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Cedric The Entertainer began his career in comedy by competing in the "Johnny Walker National Comedy Contest" in Chicago, Illinois.
Cedric's unique style of humor is appealing to a wide variety of audiences.
In 1994, Cedric received the "Richard Pryor Comic of the Year Award" from Black Entertainment Television, and became host of Comicview for the 1994-95 season.
www.iit.edu /~csc1/comedy/comedy/cedric.htm   (237 words)

  
 Scripps Howard News Service   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
He may be a dating disaster with a bottle of Bud Light, but Cedric the Entertainer can proudly call himself a Hollywood leading man and one of the "Kings of Comedy."
Speaking of government agents, Cedric recently encountered a few in Washington when he was invited to headline the White House Correspondents Association dinner.
It stuck, and I was Cedric the Entertainer from then on.
www.shns.com /shns/g_index2.cfm?action=detail&pk=PROFILE-07-12-05   (706 words)

  
 Cedric The Entertainer - CinemaReview.com....Cast/Crew
CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER (Ralph Kramden) is best known for his crowd-pleasing roles in the recent hit filmsBarbershop” with Ice Cube, "Intolerable Cruelty” with George Clooney and Catherine Zeta-Jones, and “The Original Kings of Comedy,” a concert documentary directed by Spike Lee, and “Be Cool,” the sequel to the hit “Get Shorty,” with John Travolta.
Cedric’s production company, A Bird and A Bear Entertainment, develops and produces feature films: “Johnson Family Vacation” was the company’s first project.
As a philanthropist, Cedric founded The Cedric the Entertainer Charitable Foundation which provides scholarships and outreach programs to enhance the lives of inner-city youth and their families in his hometown of St. Louis.
www.cinemareview.com /castcrew.asp?id=2145   (308 words)

  
 Bio
Cedric "The Entertainer" is best known for his crowd-pleasing roles in the recent hit films BARBERSHOP with Ice Cube, BE COOL with John Travolta, MADAGASCAR (animated feature), INTOLERABLE CRUELTY with George Clooney, and THE ORIGINAL KINGS OF COMEDY, MTV'S documentary feature directed by Spike Lee.
Additionally, in April 2004, Cedric was star and producer of the box office hit JOHNSON FAMILY VACATION (ranked the #1 comedy in America for two consecutive weeks).
In 2001, a viewing audience of over 144 million saw Cedric star in the Bud Light commercial that landed in the #1 spot during the Super Bowl broadcast (subsequently, USA Today dubbed him "Madison Avenue's Most Valuable Player").
www.symfonee.com /Improv/tampa/comedians/Bio.aspx?Uid={679cc533-e603-4a63-9ef9-0709303cac43}   (280 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Cedric the Entertainer Presents - The Complete Series: DVD: Stan Lathan,Cedric the Entertainer,Amy ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Cedric the Entertainer revives the popular combination of sketch comedy and sexy, scantily clad dancers in his TV series Cedric the Entertainer Presents.
Cedric the Entertainer is funny as hell but this show wasn't all that.
Cedric assembled a rather talented cast, with himself as the rock-solid comedic anchor.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0002PYT6O?v=glance   (1598 words)

  
 Cedric `The Entertainer' - comedian Cedric Kyles Jet - Find Articles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Cedric "The Entertainer" wants his fans to feel like they know him when he performs.
Cedric was instantly dubbed "Madison Avenue's MVP" and praised by the masses.
He has already won a huge following each week as high school Coach Cedric Jackie Robinson on the top-rated WB sitcom "The Steve Harvey Show." And TV audiences will see a lot more of him because the WB is developing a pilot where he'll play a coach who heads the NBA's losingest team.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1355/is_13_99/ai_71825658   (456 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Platinum Comedy Series - Cedric the Entertainer - Starting Lineup: DVD: Cedric the Entertainer   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Cedric The Entertainer has won four consecutive NAACP Image Awards for "Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series" for his role on WB's #1 rated sitcom "The Steve Harvey Show." He nabbed the top commercial spot during the broadcast of the 2001 Super Bowl in his memorable Bud Light commercial.
Joining Cedric are some of his friends who take the stage to showcase their comedic talents alongside one of the Original Kings of Comedy.
Although I think Cedric is funnier than Harvey I actually rate Harvey's stand-up show more than this because he was the star of the show and had 2 separate performances on his DVD.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00006G8JN?v=glance   (957 words)

  
 Cedric the Entertainer on The Honeymooners
Cedric the Entertainer is Ralph Kramden in The Honeymooners
Cedric the Entertainer has dealt with kids on a road trip, rowdy barbers and thugs in the music industry, but The Honeymooners may have been his most stressful role yet.
Cedric feels the film holds just as true to today's America as the TV show did in the ‘50s.
www.movieweb.com /news/36/8036.php   (1878 words)

  
 Family man: Cedric the Entertainer drops his sidekick role and drives the laughs in Johnson Family Vacation Essence - ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Family man: Cedric the Entertainer drops his sidekick role and drives the laughs in Johnson Family Vacation
After a formidable run as Steve Harvey's sidekick on The Steve Harvey Show, Cedric was one fourth of the megasuccessful Kings of Comedy tour and stole audiences' hearts with sidesplitting performances in the Barbershop flicks and his well-loved (but short lived) TV variety show Cedric the Entertainer Presents.
ESSENCE: Even though your Fox show, Cedric the Entertainer Presents, was number one in African-American households, it was canceled.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1264/is_1_35/ai_n6006443   (439 words)

  
 ESPN.com - CART - Cedric the Entertainer joins HVM Champ Car team   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Cedric the Entertainer is taking his act to the race course.
The move means Cedric will become part-owner of the No. 4 car the rest of this season, and the CTE Racing-HVM banner will cover both of the team's race cars next season.
Cedric said his interest grew after he attended the series' race at Long Beach, Calif., in April.
sports.espn.go.com /rpm/news/story?series=cart&id=2183378&CMP=OTC-DT9705204233   (415 words)

  
 Tavis Smiley . Archive . Friday July 9th | PBS
Actors Bruce Willis and Cedric The Entertainer discuss their collaboration on Ephraim's Song, a fund-raising theatrical event, and health issues for foster children.
He started acting in college, and his first entertainment job was harmonica player in the RandB group, Loose Goose.
Popular actor and comedian Cedric the Entertainer has enjoyed success doing stand-up, on TV and in feature films.
www.pbs.org /kcet/tavissmiley/archive/200407/20040709.html   (270 words)

  
 Cedric the Entertainer Presents TV Show - Cedric the Entertainer Presents Television Show - TV.com
Cedric The Entertainer Presents has been described as a throwback to the original television variety shows mixed with current humor.
It was announced to be a part of the 2003-2004 season with the episodes that had already been produced but had yet to air, but Fox never aired these episodes.
Tell the world what you think of Cedric the Entertainer Presents, write a review for this show.
www.tv.com /cedric-the-entertainer-presents/show/10818/summary.html   (379 words)

  
 The Seattle Times: Movies: Cedric is the entertainer in "Honeymooners" remake
From left, Gabrielle Union, Cedric the Entertainer, Mike Epps and Regina Hall in "The Honeymooners," based on the classic TV show.
This movie is not a remake of an old TV series; it's a vehicle for some gifted performers to generate lots of laughs from a live studio — oops — theater audience.
Cedric the Entertainer struts his stuff from the get-go in a nifty title sequence that introduces Ralph as a New York City bus driver.
seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/movies/2002323845_honeymooners10.html   (496 words)

  
 Cedric the Entertainer
Cedric Kyles was born in Jefferson City, Missouri on April 24, 1964 (the same day and year of actor Djimon Hounsou's birth).
With his services increasingly in demand around Hollywood, Cedric has appeared in seven movies in the past year alone: Johnson Family Vacation, Barbershop 2, Lemony Snicket's, Man of the House, Be Cool, Madagascar, and now, The Honeymooners, a screen adaptation of the classic, 1950s TV series.
When not busy with his hectic schedule, Cedric unwinds at home in L.A. his wife, Lorna, their son, Croix, their daughter, Lucky Rose, and with Tiara, his daughter from a previous relationship.
aalbc.com /reviews/cedric_the_entertainer.htm   (1545 words)

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