George Wallace
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- July 21, 1948 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Active Years
- 1962–2025 (64 Years)
- Total Credits
- 110 credits in database
Biography
George Henry Wallace is an American comedian and actor. He was born on July 21, 1948, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Wallace has had supporting roles in several films, including The Ladykillers, Batman Forever, and Mr. Deeds. He also appeared in the sitcoms Scrubs and Seinfeld, in the episodes "My Words of Wisdom" and "The Checks", respectively. Wallace's film credits include A Rage in Harlem, The Wash, Punchline, Things Are Tough All Over, Postcards from the Edge, and 3 Strikes. His acting career spans multiple genres and platforms, with a notable presence in both film and television.
Career overview
George Wallace is an American comedian and actor. He has appeared in a number of films throughout his career. In the 1980s, Wallace had roles in Things Are Tough All Over and Punchline. He continued to work in film in the 1990s with appearances in A Rage in Harlem, Batman Forever, and Postcards from the Edge. In the 2000s, Wallace appeared in The Wash, The Ladykillers, and Mr. Deeds.
In addition to his film work, Wallace has also made appearances in television shows. He played a doctor in an episode of Seinfeld, where the doctor was distracted by the song "Witchy Woman". Wallace also appeared in the sitcom Scrubs, in an episode titled "My Words of Wisdom". The specific details of his role in this episode are not specified.
Wallace has had a supporting role in the film 3 Strikes. He has also appeared in The Ladykillers, playing the role of Sheriff Wyner. His work in film and television has spanned multiple decades, with a range of roles in both comedy and drama.
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Full Filmography
110 titles- Freakier Friday (2025) as George Wallace
- Clean Slate (2025) as Harry
- Clean Slate (2025) Executive Producer
- Clean Slate (2025) Story
- Clean Slate (2025) Creator
- James the Second (2025) as McMurray
- Ben Tuval: Most Likely to Get Sick (or Hurt in a Freak Accident) (2025) as Self
- Ben Tuval: Most Likely to Get Sick (or Hurt in a Freak Accident) (2025) as Self
- Have I Got News for You (2024) as Self
- John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in L.A. (2024) as Self
- John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in L.A. (2024)
- Unfrosted (2024) as Lloyd
- History of the World: Part II (2023) as Governor George Wallace
- Soul of a Nation Presents: Black in Vegas (2023) as Self
- Sherri (2022) as Self - Guest
- Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy (2022) as Self
- Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution (2022) as Self
- Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter (2022) as Self
- Hacks (2021) as George Wallace
- The Premise (2021) as Principal Wallace
- Hubie Halloween (2020) as Mayor Benson
- 2 Minutes of Fame (2020) as Self
- The Very Very Best of the 70s (2019) as Self - Commentator
- The Last Laugh (2019) as Johnny Sunshine
- Nappily Ever After (2018) as Driver
- George Wallace: The Vegas Bootleg (2018) as Self
- George Wallace: The Vegas Bootleg (2018) Writer
- George Wallace: The Vegas Bootleg (2018) Director
- Detroiters (2017) as Freddie 'Motown' Brown
- Just Getting Started (2017) as Larry
- Grow House (2017) as Mark White
- Joe Mande's Award-Winning Comedy Special (2017) as Self
- Atlanta (2016) as Greg
- Horace and Pete (2016) as George
- Jerico (2016) as Greg Parsons
- The Comedy Club (2016) as Self
- K.C. Undercover (2015) as Poppa Earl
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Guest
- Think Like a Man Too (2014) as Randy the Dealer
- Shirin in Love (2014) as Officer Washington
- Eat Drink Laugh: The Story of The Comic Strip (2014) as Self
- Richard Pryor: Icon (2014) as Himself
- Drunk History (2013) as Bill Russell
- Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee (2012) as Self
- Gotham Comedy Live (2012) as Self - Host
- The Soul Man (2012) as Clyde
- Bob's Burgers (2011) as Mr. Huggins (voice)
- Conan (2010) as Self
- The Marriage Ref (2010) as Self - Panelist
- Comedy.tv (2009) as Self
- Funny People (2009) as George Wallace
- Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (2009) as Self
- Tyler Perry's House of Payne (2007)
- Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project (2007) as Self
- Heckler (2007) as Self
- Comics Unleashed (2006) as Self
- Behind the Smile (2006)
- Just for Laughs Stand Up, Vol. 1: Best of the Uptown Comics (2005) as Himself
- The Ladykillers (2004) as Sherriff Wyner
- Before They Were Kings: Vol. 1 (2004) as Self
- Before They Were Kings: Vol. 1 (2004) Writer
- George Wallace - Large & In Charge (2004) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- Queer Eye for the Straight Guy (2003)
- Wanda at Large (2003)
- Ask Rita (2003)
- Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!! (2003) as Self
- Pet Star (2002) as Self - Judge
- Mr. Deeds (2002) as NAACP Administrator
- Comedian (2002) as Self
- Santa, Jr. (2002) as Norm Potter
- Scrubs (2001) as Minister
- The Wash (2001) as Mr. Washington
- Little Nicky (2000) as Mayor Randolph
- MasterChef USA (2000) as Self - Guest Judge
- 3 Strikes (2000) as Pops Douglas
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Ron Carter
- The Parkers (1999)
- Catfish in Black Bean Sauce (1999) as James
- Hollywood Squares (1998) as Self - Panelist
- The Magic Hour (1998) as Self
- Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time (1998) as Self
- Meet Wally Sparks (1997) as Bartender
- Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special (1997) as The Farmer (voice)
- Arli$$ (1996) as Deacon Delbert Henry
- Arli$$ (1996) as Father
- Arli$$ (1996) as George Wallace
- Moesha (1996) as Game Show Host
- C Bear and Jamal (1996)
- Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995) as The Farmer (voice)
- Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995) as Baba Mustafa (voice)
- Batman Forever (1995) as Mayor
- Cosmic Slop (1994) as Piggy (segment 'Space Traders')
- In the Heat of the Night: Who Was Geli Bendl? (1994) as Tommy Ammons
- Tall Hopes (1993) as George Harris
- A Tribute to Sam Kinison (1993) as Self
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
- Bebe's Kids (1992) as Card Player #4 (voice)
- A Rage in Harlem (1991) as Grave Digger
- George Wallace: One Night Stand (1991)
- George Wallace: One Night Stand (1991) Writer
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) as George
- Seinfeld (1989) as Doctor
- One Night Stand (1989)
- Bert Rigby, You're a Fool (1989) as Bartender
- A Comedy Celebration: The Comedy & Magic Club's 10th Anniversary (1989) as Self
- Punchline (1988) as Man with Arm in Cast
- The Joe Piscopo Halloween Party (1987) as Oprah Winfrey
- Things Are Tough All Over (1982) as The Champ
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is George Wallace best known for?
George Wallace is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Freakier Friday (2025), Have I Got News for You (2024), History of the World: Part II (2023), Sherri (2022).
When and where was George Wallace born?
George Wallace was born on July 21, 1948 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
How many credits does George Wallace have?
George Wallace has accumulated over 110 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 2025.
What is George Wallace's background in cinema and television?
George Henry Wallace is an American comedian and actor. He was born on July 21, 1948, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Wallace has had supporting roles in several films, including The Ladykillers, Batman Forever, and Mr. Deeds. He also appeared in the sitcoms Scrubs and Seinfeld, in the episodes "My Words of Wisdom" and "The ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Seinfeld (1989) as Doctor — aged about 40
- Scrubs (2001) as Minister — aged about 52
- One Night Stand (1989) — aged about 40
- Atlanta (2016) as Greg — aged about 67
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Ron Carter — aged about 50
- The Parkers (1999) — aged about 50
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