Doug E. Doug
Biography
Doug E. Doug, born Douglas Bourne on January 7, 1970, is an American actor from Brooklyn, New York City. He began his entertainment career at the age of 17 as a stand‑up comedian before moving into television and film. Doug is known for portraying Griffin Vesey on the CBS sitcom Cosby, playing Sanka Coffie in the film Cool Runnings, and providing the voice of Bernie in the animated film Shark Tale. His professional credits total thirty‑three entries, and he is listed in The Movie Database as a male performer. Throughout his career he has been credited under both his stage name Doug E. Doug and his birth name Douglas Bourne.
Career overview
Doug E. Doug, born Douglas Bourne on January 7, 1970, in Brooklyn, New York City, began his entertainment career at the age of seventeen as a stand‑up comedian. Transitioning from live comedy to screen work, he established himself as a versatile actor in both television and film. His early exposure to performance laid the groundwork for a series of credited roles that would span more than three dozen projects.
Doug E. Doug is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Griffin Vesey on the CBS sitcom Cosby, a recurring character that highlighted his comedic timing on a mainstream network series. He gained further recognition in the 1993 sports comedy Cool Runnings, where he played the Jamaican bobsledder Sanka Coffie, a role that combined humor with the film’s inspirational tone. Expanding into voice work, he provided the voice of Bernie in the animated feature Shark Tale, demonstrating his ability to adapt his performance style to different formats.
Across his career, Doug E. Doug has accumulated thirty‑three credited appearances, reflecting a steady presence in the industry. His body of work includes a mix of live‑action and animated projects, underscoring a commitment to both comedic and dramatic storytelling within the American entertainment landscape.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
37 titles- We Need to Talk About Cosby (2022) as Self
- Brown Nation (2016) as Lemont
- The Wannabe (2015) as The Twin
- An Act of War (2015) as Marlon
- Detachment (2011) as Mr. Norris
- A Novel Romance (2011) as Barry Jones
- Blue Bloods (2010) as Lamar Roberts
- Justified (2010) as Israel Fandi
- Snowmen (2010) as Leonard Garvey
- Conviction (2006) as Toby Janes
- Club Oscar (2005) as Bernie (voice)
- Shark Tale (2004) as Bernie (voice)
- Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song? (2004) as Self (archive footage)
- Eight Legged Freaks (2002) as Harlan Griffith
- Citizen James (2000) as James / Our father figure (voice)
- Citizen James (2000) Screenplay
- Citizen James (2000) Director
- Citizen James (2000) Producer
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Rudy Lemcke
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Mr. Wiggins
- Hollywood Squares (1998) as Self - Panelist
- Rusty: A Dog's Tale (1998) as Turbo the Turtle (voice)
- Figure It Out (1997) as Self
- That Darn Cat (1997) as Zeke
- Cosby (1996) as Griffin Vesey
- Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995) as Raven (voice)
- Operation Dumbo Drop (1995) as Sp4 Harvey (H.A.) Ashford
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Ronnie Billings
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Doug E. Doug
- Cool Runnings (1993) as Sanka Coffie
- Where I Live (1993)
- Class Act (1992) as Popsicle
- Dr. Giggles (1992) as Trotter
- Jungle Fever (1991) as Friend of Livin' Large
- Hangin' with the Homeboys (1991) as Willie Stevens
- Law & Order (1990) as Michael Reed
- Mo' Better Blues (1990) as Jimmy the Busboy (as Douglas Bourne)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Doug E. Doug best known for?
Doug E. Doug is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Trance (2013), Detachment (2011), Blue Bloods (2010), Justified (2010).
When and where was Doug E. Doug born?
Doug E. Doug was born on January 7, 1970 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Doug E. Doug have?
Doug E. Doug has accumulated over 37 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2022.
What is Doug E. Doug's background in cinema and television?
Doug E. Doug, born Douglas Bourne on January 7, 1970, is an American actor from Brooklyn, New York City. He began his entertainment career at the age of 17 as a stand‑up comedian before moving into television and film. Doug is known for portraying Griffin Vesey on the CBS sitcom Cosby, playing Sanka Coffie in the film ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Justified (2010) as Israel Fandi — aged about 40
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Rudy Lemcke — aged about 29
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Mr. Wiggins — aged about 29
- Blue Bloods (2010) as Lamar Roberts — aged about 40
- Detachment (2011) as Mr. Norris — aged about 41
- Hollywood Squares (1998) as Self - Panelist — aged about 28
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