Eddie Griffin
Biography
Eddie Griffin is an American actor and comedian. He was born on July 15, 1968, in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. Griffin is known for his work in the entertainment industry, with a known credits count of 83. His acting career has spanned various roles, including a title character in the 2002 comedy film Undercover Brother. Griffin's work has been recognized, with a content score of 100. He is also known for his role in the sitcom Malcolm & Eddie, co-starring with Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Griffin's personal life has been notable for a 2007 incident involving a Ferrari Enzo.
Career overview
Eddie Griffin is an American actor and comedian. He is known for his work in the sitcom Malcolm & Eddie, which he co-starred in with Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Griffin has also appeared in a number of films, including Undercover Brother, in which he played the title character.
As an actor, Griffin has accumulated a large number of credits, with 83 known credits to his name. He has worked in a variety of different roles and genres, demonstrating his versatility as a performer. Griffin's career has spanned multiple decades, with his earliest credits dating back to the 1990s.
Throughout his career, Griffin has established himself as a talented and prolific actor. He has appeared in a wide range of films and television shows, and has worked with numerous other notable actors and comedians. Griffin's ability to adapt to different roles and genres has allowed him to maintain a successful career in the entertainment industry.
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Full Filmography
93 titles- Raging Midlife (2025) as El Duque
- All You Need Is Blood (2023) as Detective Moses T. Swan
- Soul of a Nation Presents: Black in Vegas (2023) as Self
- Criss Angel's Magic with the Stars (2022) as Self - Host
- Def comedy Jam - All stars 3 (2021)
- Woke (2020) as 40 oz Bottle (voice)
- The Comeback Trail (2020) as Devon
- This Is Stand-Up (2020) as Self
- The Comedy Store (2020) as Self
- Bad President (2020)
- Eddie Griffin: E-Niggma (2019) as Self
- A Star Is Born (2018) as Pastor
- Eddie Griffin: Undeniable (2018) as Self
- Eddie Griffin: Undeniable (2018) Screenplay
- Steve (2017) as Self
- The Comedy Get Down (2017) as Eddie Griffin
- All About the Money (2017) as Christopher Jefferson Johnson
- Hollywont (2016)
- Going to America (2015) as Fumnanya
- American Hero (2015) as Lucille
- How Sweet It Is (2013) as Ronnie
- ATypical Love (2012) as Sweet Jimmy
- Highway (2012) as Redneck Trucker
- David E. Talbert's: A Fool and His Money (2012)
- Eddie Griffin: You Can Tell 'Em I Said It (2011) as Self
- Eddie Griffin: You Can Tell 'Em I Said It (2011) Writer
- How Bruce Lee Changed the World (2009) as Self
- Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (2009) as Self
- Eddie Griffin: Going For Broke (2009) as Self
- Beethoven's Big Break (2008) as Stanley
- Black Poker Stars Invitational (2008) as Self
- Eddie Griffin: Freedom of Speech (2008) as Self
- Eddie Griffin: Freedom of Speech (2008) Writer
- Norbit (2007) as Pope Sweet Jesus
- Urban Justice (2007) as Armand Tucker
- Redline (2007) as Infamous
- Date Movie (2006) as Frank Jones
- The Year Without a Santa Claus (2006) as Jingle
- Who Made the Potatoe Salad? (2006) as Malik
- Irish Jam (2006) as Jimmy McDevitt
- Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo (2005) as T.J. Hicks
- The Wendell Baker Story (2005) as McTeague
- Comedy Central Roast of Pamela Anderson (2005) as Self
- Parliament Funkadelic: One Nation Under a Groove (2005) as Afronaut
- Blast (2004) as Lamont Dixon
- My Baby's Daddy (2004) as Lonnie
- My Baby's Daddy (2004) Producer
- My Baby's Daddy (2004) Writer
- Real Time with Bill Maher (2003) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- Punk'd (2003) as Self
- Scary Movie 3 (2003) as Orpheus
- Comedy Central Roasts (2003) as Self
- Chappelle's Show (2003)
- The Osbourne Family Christmas Special (2003) as Self
- Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!! (2003) as Self
- Eddie Griffin: DysFunktional Family (2003) as Self
- Eddie Griffin: DysFunktional Family (2003) Writer
- Eddie Griffin's Last Stand (2003) as Self
- The Osbournes (2002) as Self
- John Q (2002) as Lester Matthews
- Undercover Brother (2002) as Undercover Brother
- The New Guy (2002) as Luther
- Double Take (2001) as Freddy Tiffany
- Picking Up the Pieces (2000) as Sediento
- Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999) as Tiberius Jefferson "T.J." Hicks
- The Mod Squad (1999) as Sonny
- Foolish (1999) as Miles 'Foolish' Waise
- Hollywood Squares (1998) as Self - Panelist
- Armageddon (1998) as Bike Messenger
- Master P's I Got The Hook-Up! Comedy Jam (1998) as Self
- Eddie Griffin: Voodoo Child (1997) as Self
- Eddie Griffin: Voodoo Child (1997) Writer
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self
- Malcolm & Eddie (1996) as Eddie Sherman
- Malcolm & Eddie (1996) Writer
- Malcolm & Eddie (1996) Director
- The Walking Dead (1995) as Pvt. Hoover Brache
- House Party 3 (1994)
- Jason's Lyric (1994) as Rat
- The Legend of Dolemite! Bigger & Badder (1994) as Self
- HBO Comedy Half-Hour: Eddie Griffin (1994) as Self
- HBO Comedy Half-Hour: Eddie Griffin (1994) Writer
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- Coneheads (1993) as Customer
- The Meteor Man (1993) as Michael
- Brain Donors (1992) as Messenger
- One Night Stand: Eddie Griffin (1992) as Self
- The Last Boy Scout (1991) as M.C.
- Roc (1991) as Al
- Andrew Dice Clay: Dice Rules (1991) as Gas Station Attendent
- One Night Stand (1989)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Eddie Griffin best known for?
Eddie Griffin is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Comeback Trail (2020), A Lion Is in the Streets (1953), A Star Is Born (2018), Steve (2017).
When and where was Eddie Griffin born?
Eddie Griffin was born on July 15, 1968 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA .
How many credits does Eddie Griffin have?
Eddie Griffin has accumulated over 93 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1989 to 2025.
What is Eddie Griffin's background in cinema and television?
Eddie Griffin is an American actor and comedian. He was born on July 15, 1968, in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. Griffin is known for his work in the entertainment industry, with a known credits count of 83. His acting career has spanned various roles, including a title character in the 2002 comedy film Undercover Brother...
Eddie Griffin by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Chappelle's Show (2003) — aged about 34
- One Night Stand (1989) — aged about 20
- Roc (1991) as Al — aged about 22
- Malcolm & Eddie (1996) as Eddie Sherman — aged about 27
- Hollywood Squares (1998) as Self - Panelist — aged about 29
- A Star Is Born (2018) as Pastor — aged about 49
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