Cedric Antonio Kyles, known to audiences around the world as Cedric the Entertainer, is a multi-hyphenate creative force: executive producer, director, actor, comedian, and author. With a career spanning over three decades, Cedric has become one of the most celebrated and versatile figures in entertainment.
Cedric currently stars in and executive produces the hit CBS comedy The Neighborhood, recently renewed for its 8th and final season which will premiere fall 2025. A consistent ratings winner, the series remains one of the top three most-watched comedies on broadcast television. His performance earned him a 2023 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series - his sixth nomination in the category.
Cedric's past credits span television (The Steve Harvey Show, Cedric the Entertainer Presents, The Last O.G., Who Wants to Be a Millionaire) and film, with standout roles in the Barbershopfranchise, The Original Kings of Comedy, and Paul Schrader's First Reformed. His voice work includes major animated hits such as Madagascar, Ice Age, Dr. Dolittle 2, and Planes.
He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2019 and remains deeply committed to philanthropy through his foundation, The Kyles Family Foundation, which supports organizations such as the Boys & Girls Club of America, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, The Brotherhood Crusade, and others.
