Kadeem Hardison
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- July 24, 1965 in Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York City, New York, USA
- Active Years
- 1962–2025 (64 Years)
- Total Credits
- 98 credits in database
Biography
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Name: Kadeem Hardison.
Born: July 24, 1965.
Birthplace: Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York City, New York, USA (also listed as Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA).
Profession: American actor and director.
Notable Roles/Works:
Dwayne Wayne on A Different World (spin-off of NBC sitcom The Cosby Show).
Craig Cooper (title character's father) in Disney Channel series K.C. Undercover.
Known for Drive (1997) and White Men Can't Jump (1992).
Family: Son of fashion model Bethann Hardison.
Personal: Previously married to Chanté Moore.
Kadeem Hardison is an American actor and director born on July 24, 1965, in Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York City. He is the son of fashion model Bethann Hardison. Hardison is best known for his role as Dwayne Wayne on the television series A Different World, which is a spin-off of the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show. His other notable credits include starring as Craig Cooper, the father of the title character, in the Disney Channel series K.C. Undercover. He is also known for his work in Drive and White Men Can't Jump. Hardison was previously married to Chanté Moore.
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Career overview
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Name: Kadeem Hardison.
Born: July 24, 1965.
Birthplace: Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York City, New York, USA (also listed as Brooklyn, New York City).
Profession: American actor and director.
Notable Roles/Works:
Dwayne Wayne on A Different World (spin-off of NBC sitcom The Cosby Show).
Craig Cooper (title character's father) in Disney Channel series K.C. Undercover.
Known for: A Different World (1987), Drive (1997), and White Men Can't Jump (1992).
Family: Son of fashion model Bethann Hardison.
Personal: Previously married to Chanté Moore.
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Kadeem Hardison is an American actor and director born on July 24, 1965, in Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York City. He is the son of fashion model Bethann Hardison. Hardison rose to prominence through his role as Dwayne Wayne on the television series A Different World, which is a spin-off of the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show.
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In addition to his work on A Different World, Hardison has appeared in several other productions. He starred in the Disney Channel series K.C. Undercover, playing the character Craig Cooper, who is the father of the title character. His acting credits also include the films White Men Can't Jump, released in 1992, and Drive, released in 1997.
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Name: Kadeem Hardison
Born: July 24, 1965
Birthplace: Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York City, New York, USA / Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Profession: Actor and director
Mother: Bethann Hardison (fashion model)
Role: Dwayne Wayne on A Different World (spin-off of The Cosby Show, NBC sitcom)
Role: Craig Cooper (father of title character) in K.C. Undercover (Disney Channel series)
Known for: A Different World (1987), Drive (1997), White Men Can't Jump (1992)
Marital status: Previously married to Chanté Moore.
TMDB credits count: 98.
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Kadeem Hardison is an American actor and director born on July 24, 1965, in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York City. The son of fashion model Bethann Hardison, he achieved prominence for
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Full Filmography
98 titles- War Dawgz (2025) as Ezekiel 'Zeke' Hargrove
- ClearMind (2024) as Tom
- Invisible Beauty (2023) as Self
- Sherri (2022) as Self - Guest
- The Lincoln Lawyer (2022) as Detective Kinder
- Moonhaven (2022) as Arlo Noon
- Playing with Beethoven (2021) as Ted
- Reunion Road Trip (2021) as Self
- Teenage Bounty Hunters (2020) as Bowser Jenkins
- Psych 2: Lassie Come Home (2020) as Wilkerson
- Black Monday (2019) as Spencer
- Paddleton (2019) as Dave
- The Chi (2018) as Professor Gardner
- grown-ish (2018) as Carnegie
- grown-ish (2018) as Dean Carnegie
- grown-ish (2018) as Carnegie P. Miller
- Love Is___ (2018) as Norman Reynolds
- The Christmas Pact (2018) as Ray
- Run for Your Life (2018) as Captain Gilbert 'Gil' Barnes
- 9JKL (2017) as Terrance
- B.C. Butcher (2016) as Narrator
- K.C. Undercover (2015) as Craig Cooper Jr.
- K.C. Undercover (2015) Director
- Android Cop (2014) as Sgt. Smith
- Rescuing Madison (2014) as Steven
- Radio Disney Music Awards (2013) as Self - Presenter
- Cult (2013) as Paz
- The Dark Party (2013) as Jeff
- The Dark Party (2013) Co-Executive Producer
- Ricochet (2011) as Bob Worley
- Escapee (2011) as Detective Pars
- Parenthood (2010) as Richard Gilchrist
- Ashes (2010) as Matthew
- Made of Honor (2008) as Felix
- What Up? (2008) as Tyrone
- Bratz (2007) as Sasha's Dad
- Love Hollywood Style (2006) as Ice Pop
- Just for Kicks (2006) as Dr. Charles Atwood
- Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story (2006) as Joseph Barrino
- The Cassidy Kids (2006) as Dennis Peabody
- Supernatural (2005) as Russell Lemmons
- Ghost Whisperer (2005) as Dean Olson
- My Name Is Earl (2005) as Owner
- House (2004) as Lawyer Howard Gemeiner
- My Coolest Years (2004) as Himself
- Who's Your Daddy? (2004) as Andy Brookes
- Face of Terror (2004) as Jefferson
- Cold Case (2003) as Andrew 'Huxtable' Garrett (2009)
- Biker Boyz (2003) as T.J.
- Abby (2003) as Will Jeffries
- Showtime (2002) as Kyle
- Red Skies (2002) as Riley
- One on One (2001) as Director
- Thank Heaven (2001) as Billy Ferrell
- Instinct to Kill (2001) as Lance Difford
- Fire & Ice (2001) as Michael Williams
- 30 Years to Life (2001) as Bruce
- Girlfriends (2000) as Eldon Parks
- Static Shock (2000) as Rubberband Man (voice)
- Family Guy (1999) as NBA Player (voice)
- Fantasy Island (1998) as Michael Wilkinson
- Love Boat: The Next Wave (1998) as Perry
- The Crow: Stairway to Heaven (1998)
- Blind Faith (1998) as Eddie Williams
- Just Shoot Me! (1997) as Tad Gallo
- Between Brothers (1997) as Charles Gordon
- Drive (1997) as Malik Brody
- The 6th Man (1997) as Antoine Tyler
- Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995) as Clown (voice)
- Panther (1995) as Judge
- Vampire in Brooklyn (1995) as Julius Jones
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Marc Hamilton
- Renaissance Man (1994) as Soldat Jamaal Montgomery
- For Our Children (1993) as Self
- Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration (1993) as Self (segment "Monster in the Mirror")
- Gunmen (1993) as Izzy
- Out All Night (1992) as Dean
- White Men Can't Jump (1992) as Junior
- Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS and You (1992) as Self
- Roc (1991) as Rev. Adams
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) as Kadeem Hardison
- Captain Planet and the Planeteers (1990)
- Def by Temptation (1990) as K
- Dream Date (1989) as Jim Parker
- I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (1988) as Willie
- School Daze (1988) as Edge
- A Different World (1987) as Dwayne Wayne
- A Different World (1987) Director
- Enemy Territory (1987) as A-Train
- Spenser: For Hire (1985)
- Rappin' (1985) as Moon
- The Cosby Show (1984) as Phillip Washington
- Beat Street (1984) as High School Student (scenes deleted)
- Go Tell It on the Mountain (1984) as Royal
- The House of Dies Drear (1984) as Mac Darrow
- American Playhouse (1982) as Royal
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)
- Criminal as Gnarly
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kadeem Hardison best known for?
Kadeem Hardison is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including ClearMind (2024), Invisible Beauty (2023), Sherri (2022), The Lincoln Lawyer (2022).
When and where was Kadeem Hardison born?
Kadeem Hardison was born on July 24, 1965 in Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Kadeem Hardison have?
Kadeem Hardison has accumulated over 98 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 2025.
What is Kadeem Hardison's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Kadeem Hardison (Acting). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: 90-130 words, plain prose only, no markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes. Source Material: Provided TMDB bio, Wikipedia, IMDb, IMDbPro, TMDB, and Superstarsbio. Rules: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the sources....
Kadeem Hardison by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Radio Disney Music Awards (2013) as Self - Presenter — aged about 47
- Invisible Beauty (2023) as Self — aged about 57
- House (2004) as Lawyer Howard Gemeiner — aged about 38
- Supernatural (2005) as Russell Lemmons — aged about 39
- Ghost Whisperer (2005) as Dean Olson — aged about 39
- Static Shock (2000) as Rubberband Man (voice) — aged about 34
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