Core Filmography and Role Breakdown
Cedric the Entertainer has appeared in more than 40 feature films and television movies since the late 1990s, with roles spanning comedy, family, and action genres. His most commercially successful projects include major studio releases distributed by Warner Bros., Universal Pictures, and Paramount Pictures, many of which grossed over $100 million worldwide box office data.
The actor is best known for co-starring in the Barbershop franchise, where he played Isaac Rosenberg across multiple installments, and for his recurring role as Eddie Walker in the comedy series The Neighborhood. He also headlined the BET sitcom The Soul Man and the CBS sitcom The Neighborhood, which ran for multiple seasons.
Highest-Grossing and Most-Viewed Projects
Among his highest-grossing films are Barbershop (2002), which earned over $77 million domestically, and Barbershop 2: Back in Business (2004), which surpassed $66 million domestically. He also starred in the animated series The Cleveland Show and the film Code Name: The Cleaner, which was distributed by New Line Cinema.
Streaming data shows that several of his films, including Barbershop and The Intruder (2019), remain available on platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, where they continue to generate significant viewership hours streaming platform. His voice work includes roles in animated features and series, expanding his reach beyond live-action comedy.
Recent Releases and Ongoing Projects
In recent years, Cedric the Entertainer has continued to release comedy and family-oriented projects, including the film The Misfits (2021) and the series The Neighborhood, which entered its final season on CBS SEC filings. He has also appeared in several direct-to-streaming movies and limited series produced by studios including Lionsgate and BET+.
Upcoming and in-development projects include additional voice roles in animated series and potential return appearances in the Barbershop franchise, though no new theatrical release dates have been officially confirmed by the studios Forbes. His filmography remains one of the most consistent in American comedy, with a steady pipeline of projects across theatrical, streaming, and broadcast platforms.