Cedric the Entertainer

Comedian, Film actor

1964 –

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Who is Cedric the Entertainer?

Cedric Antonio Kyles, known professionally by his stage name Cedric the Entertainer, is an American actor, comedian, director, and game show host. He originally was the host on It's Showtime at the Apollo, He also hosted BET's ComicView during the 1993-1994 season and Def Comedy Jam in 1995. Kyles is best known for co-starring with Steve Harvey on The WB sitcom The Steve Harvey Show, Eddie in the film Barbershop and its sequel. Since September 2, 2013, Cedric the Entertainer is now the host of the daytime version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, replacing Meredith Vieira during the 2013-2014 season.

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Born
Apr 24, 1964
Jefferson City
Also known as
  • Cedric Antonio Kyles
  • Cedric 'The Entertainer' Kyles
  • Cedric Kyles
  • Ced St. Louis
  • Cedrick Antonio Kyles
  • Cedric The Entertainer
  • Cedric 'the Entertainer'
Parents
Siblings
Spouses
Children
Ethnicity
  • African American
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Southeast Missouri State University
  • Berkeley High School
  • Haverhill High School
Lived in
  • Jefferson City

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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