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Eddie Griffin

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Biography

Recent Role:
Guest on The Mo'Nique Show
Gender:
Male
Born:
7-15-1968
Birthplace:
Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Birth Name:
Eddie Griffin
A popular comic turned actor who started his career on-stage as a dare, funnyman Eddie Griffin's memorable supporting roles in such films as Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo have built the comedian an ever-growing fan base and a path to his first starring role in 2002's Undercover Brother. Born in Kansas City, MO, Griffin's career began when he accepted a dare to take the stage on amateur night at a local comedy club. Soon developing a personal style reminiscent of such classic comics as Richard Pryor and Redd Foxx, Griffin gained further exposure opening for comic Andrew Dice Clay on a 22-city… More tour and later in a series of impromptu performances at Los Angeles' popular Comic Store. Quickly following with performances on HBO's Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam and a Cable Ace Award-nominated special, Griffin began branching out into acting. Roles in such films as The Last Boy Scout (1991), Coneheads (1993), and Jason's Lyric (1994) soon led to a sitcom (Malcom and Eddie) in 1996, and Griffin's film appearances became more frequent. After headlining 2001's Double Take alongside Orlando Jones, Griffin seemed poised for leading-man status, and with his role as Anton Jackson in 2002's Undercover Brother, it seemed as if Griffin had conquered not only the stage, but the silver screen as well. In addition to his comedic skills, Griffin is also a gifted dancer and choreographer. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

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    7 Good
    Griffin often saves the day as the resident funny man in most films. He is a great supporting star! hide show

    I'm not too sure about Eddie Griffin's abilities as an actor, he is the resident funny man of most of the shows he has ever performed in and usually plays the unwitting side-kick of the main star. Eddie Griffin is talented and is often the saving grace of the movies and series he's had the opportunity to star in. However as far as Black comedians go, Griffin could not battle with the likes of Charlie Murphie, Chris Rock or even Silly Chris Tucker and beat any of them. The black funny man character is a tight area of competition, Griffin would be easy pickings for the likes of those guys. Griffin is good but not that good!

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    Kon-Kai Added Apr 12, 2008 All my reviews
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    10 Perfect
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    Eddie Griffin is one of the all-time funniest stand-up comedians. His movies are great, his stand-up routines are just as good and he's really talented. As seen in his movie "DysFunktional Family," he can play the piano and he can dance really well. Eddie has starred in many movies, perhaps best known as the star in "Undercover Brother" as Undercover Brother (obviously) and had his own television show in the late '90s and has made countless guest appearances on many other television shows. Overall, he is just great a talented comedian and actor.

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    billy918 Added Dec 18, 2006 All my reviews
 

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