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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
Acting Born Jul 24, 1965 Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York City, New York, USA 98 credits
98
Total Credits
1962–2025
64 Years Career Span
66
Vault Titles
10
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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.
"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

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Career

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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Black MondayPaddleton
The Chigrown-ishgrown-ishgrown-ishLove Is___
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K.C. UndercoverK.C. Undercover · Director
Android CopRescuing Madison
Radio Disney Music AwardsCultThe Dark PartyThe Dark Party · Co-Executive Producer
RicochetEscapee
ParenthoodAshes
Made of HonorWhat Up?
Bratz
Love Hollywood StyleJust for KicksLife Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino StoryThe Cassidy Kids
SupernaturalGhost WhispererMy Name Is Earl
HouseMy Coolest YearsWho's Your Daddy?Face of Terror
Cold CaseBiker BoyzAbby
ShowtimeRed Skies
One on OneThank HeavenInstinct to KillFire & Ice30 Years to Life
GirlfriendsStatic Shock
Family Guy
Fantasy IslandLove Boat: The Next WaveThe Crow: Stairway to HeavenBlind Faith
Just Shoot Me!Between BrothersDriveThe 6th Man
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildPantherVampire in Brooklyn
Touched by an AngelRenaissance Man
For Our ChildrenSesame Street Jam: A Musical CelebrationGunmen

Full Filmography

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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.

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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

98credits
51films
47TV series
1962–2025active years

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