Allen Payne | |
|---|---|
| Born | Allen Roberts July 7, 1968 Harlem, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Known for | Tyler Perry's House of Payne New Jack City Blue Hill Avenue |
Allen Payne (born Allen Roberts on July 7, 1968) is an American film and television actor best known for his role as Jason Alexander in the 1994 drama film Jason's Lyric, as well as his portrayal of C.J. Payne on the family sitcom Tyler Perry's House of Payne (2006–present). Payne is also known for his portrayal of Lance Rodman on NBC's The Cosby Show during its final two seasons. On film, Payne also played Gerald "Gee Money" Wells in the 1991 film New Jack City, and Detective Justice in the 1995 film Vampire in Brooklyn.
Life and career
Payne was born Allen Roberts in the Harlem area of New York City, the eldest son of Allen Roberts and Barbara Reeves. He attended Pennsauken High School in Pennsauken Township, New Jersey.
Payne's first television role was in a 1990 episode of The Cosby Show. Over the span of two seasons, he portrayed Charmaine's boyfriend, Lance Rodman.[1] Payne subsequently appeared in episodes of The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air and Malcolm & Eddie.
Payne has appeared in many films. He played "Dead Mike" in the Nelson George-produced and George and Chris Rock-written hip-hop parody CB4. He also appeared in New Jack City, Jason's Lyric, Vampire in Brooklyn, Double Platinum, and The Perfect Storm. Beginning in 2006, he starred as C.J. Payne on Tyler Perry's House of Payne. He also appeared in a Stacy Lattisaw video I'm Not The Same Girl.
In 2018, he reprised his role from House of Payne on The Paynes.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Rooftops | Kadim | |
| 1989 | Cookie | Minor Role | Uncredited |
| 1991 | New Jack City | Gee Money | |
| 1993 | CB4 | Euripides / Dead Mike | |
| 1994 | Jason's Lyric | Jason Alexander | |
| 1995 | The Walking Dead | Cole Evans | |
| 1995 | Vampire in Brooklyn | Detective Justice | |
| 1998 | A Price Above Rubies | Ramon Garcia | |
| 2000 | The Perfect Storm | Alfred Pierre | |
| 2001 | 30 Years to Life | Malik | |
| 2001 | Commitments | Van Compton | |
| 2001 | Blue Hill Avenue | Tristan | |
| 2003 | Men Cry In The Dark | Direct-to-video | |
| 2003 | Playas Ball | Cedric Tinsley | |
| 2006 | Crossover | Kemp |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990–1992 | The Cosby Show | Lance Rodman | 10 episodes |
| 1992 | The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | Marcus Stokes | Episode: "My Brother's Keeper" |
| 1992 | A Different World | Lance Rodman | Episode: "Conflict of Interest" |
| 1993 | Roc | James | Episode: "The Parent Thing" |
| 1995 | The Tuskegee Airmen | Walter Peoples | Television film |
| 1999 | Double Platinum | Ric Ortega | Television film |
| 2001 | Commitments | Van Compton | Direct-to-video |
| 2004 | All of Us | Larry | Episode: "Used Ta Be My Girl" |
| 2004 | CSI: NY | Willie Chancey | Episode: "Officer Blue" |
| 2007–2012, 2020–present | Tyler Perry's House of Payne | C.J. Payne | 202 episodes |
| 2018 | Tyler Perry's The Paynes | C.J. Payne | 3 episodes |
References
- ^ "20 Years Later Where Are They Now? The Cast of The Cosby Show". madamenoire.com.
External links
- Allen Payne at IMDb
- Allen Payne on Twitter
