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Carl Anthony Payne II
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| Born | May 24, 1969 Clinton, South Carolina, U.S.
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| Other names | Carl Payne |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1985–present |
Carl Anthony Payne II (born May 24, 1969) is an American actor. He is well-known for playing Cole Brown on the TV show Martin and Walter "Cockroach" Bradley on The Cosby Show. He has also appeared in other popular series like Rock Me Baby, George Lopez, and Tyler Perry's Young Dylan.
Early Life: How Carl Started Acting
Carl Payne began his acting journey at a young age. He learned acting at the First All Children's Theater, which was a special theater company that performed plays off-Broadway in New York City. He went on to graduate from the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, a famous school for arts. Later, he continued his studies at Howard University.
Acting Career: Carl Payne's TV Journey
Carl Payne is most famous for his roles in two big TV shows. He played Cole Brown, a main character, on the Fox sitcom Martin. He was also a recurring character, Walter "Cockroach" Bradley, who was Theo Huxtable's best friend on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show.
Besides these well-known roles, Carl Payne has been busy with many other projects. He played Reynaldo St. James on the BET series The Game. He also showed his skills behind the camera by directing and producing music videos, web series, and short films. Carl Payne also performs as a stand-up comedian, touring around the country. He starred in the series For Richer or For Poorer alongside actors LeToya Luckett and Rockmond Dunbar. You might also remember him as an FBI agent, who later became an FCC field agent, on The Rickey Smiley Show. More recently, he has been a main cast member on Tyler Perry's Young Dylan since 2020.
Music Videos: Carl's Appearances
Carl Payne has also appeared in music videos for different artists:
- Whodini - "Growing Up" (1986)
- Bobby Brown - "Girl Next Door" (1987)
- History in The Making (band) - "Walk Away" (2011)
