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Allen Payne
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| Born |
Allen Roberts
July 7, 1968 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Known for | New Jack City Jason's Lyric Tyler Perry's House of Payne |
Allen Payne is an American actor. He was born on July 7, 1968. He is well-known for playing C.J. Payne in the family TV show Tyler Perry's House of Payne. He also had a big role as Jason Alexander in the 1994 movie Jason's Lyric.
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About Allen Payne's Acting Career
Early Life and First Roles
Allen Payne was born Allen Roberts in Harlem, New York City. He started his acting career in 1990. His first TV role was on The Cosby Show. He played Lance Rodman, who was the boyfriend of a character named Charmaine. He was on the show for two seasons.
Becoming a TV Star
After The Cosby Show, Allen Payne appeared in other popular TV shows. These included The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air and Malcolm & Eddie. In 2006, he began playing C.J. Payne on Tyler Perry's House of Payne. This show became very popular. He continued playing C.J. until 2012. The show returned in 2020, and he still plays the role today. In 2018, he also appeared in a spin-off show called The Paynes.
Allen Payne's Movie Roles
Allen Payne has also been in many movies. He played "Gee Money" in the 1991 film New Jack City. He also starred in Jason's Lyric in 1994. Other movies he appeared in include Vampire in Brooklyn and The Perfect Storm. He also played "Dead Mike" in the hip-hop comedy CB4.
Stage Performances
More recently, Allen Payne has performed on stage. In 2022, he played "Gee Money" again in a stage version of New Jack City: Live on Stage. This play was produced by Je'Caryous Johnson.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Rooftops | Kadim | |
| Cookie | Extra | ||
| 1991 | New Jack City | Gee Money | |
| 1993 | CB4 | Euripides Smalls/Dead Mike | |
| 1994 | Jason's Lyric | Jason Alexander | |
| 1995 | The Walking Dead | Cole Evans | |
| The Tuskegee Airmen | Walter Peoples | TV movie | |
| Vampire in Brooklyn | Detective Justice | ||
| 1998 | A Price Above Rubies | Ramon Garcia | |
| 1999 | Double Platinum | Ric Ortega | TV movie |
| 2000 | The Perfect Storm | Alfred Pierre | |
| 2001 | 30 Years to Life | Malik | |
| Commitments | Van Compton | TV movie | |
| Blue Hill Avenue | Tristan | ||
| 2003 | Men Cry In The Dark | - | Video |
| Playas Ball | Cedric Tinsley | ||
| 2006 | Crossover | Kemp | |
| 2021 | The Fight That Never Ends | Leon Watkins | TV movie |
| 2024 | Outlaw Posse | Jeremiah |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990–92 | The Cosby Show | Lance Rodman | Recurring cast: Season 7-8 |
| 1992 | The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | Marcus Stokes | Episode: "My Brother's Keeper" |
| A Different World | Lance Rodman | Episode: "Conflict of Interest" | |
| 1993 | Roc | James | Episode: "The Parent Thing" |
| 1996 | Malcolm & Eddie | Preston | Episode: "Do the K.C. Hustle" |
| 2004 | All of Us | Larry | Episode: "Used Ta Be My Girl" |
| CSI: NY | Willie Chancey | Episode: "Officer Blue" | |
| 2007–12 | Tyler Perry's House of Payne | C.J. Payne | Main Cast |
| 2018 | The Paynes | C.J. Payne | Recurring cast |
| 2020– | Tyler Perry's House of Payne | C.J. Payne | Main Cast |
Stage
| Year | Production | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022–2024 | New Jack City: Live on Stage | Gee Money |
| 2025 | Jason's Lyric: Live! | Jason Alexander |
See also
In Spanish: Allen Payne para niños
