Cedric Yarbrough facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cedric Yarbrough
Yarbrough as Deputy Jones at GalaxyCon Richmond in 2025
Born	(1973-03-20) March 20, 1973 (age 52) Burnsville, Minnesota, U.S.
Occupation	Actor comedian
Years active	2000–present

Cedric Yarbrough (born March 20, 1973) is an American actor and comedian. He is famous for his roles in many TV shows and movies. You might know him as Deputy S. Jones from Reno 911!. He also played Kenneth on the ABC show Speechless. Cedric is also a talented voice actor. He has voiced characters like Gerald Fitzgerald on Paradise PD. He was also Officer Meow Meow Fuzzyface on BoJack Horseman. Plus, he voiced Tom DuBois and Colonel H. Stinkmeaner on The Boondocks.

Cedric's Early Life

Cedric Yarbrough was born in Burnsville, Minnesota. He is of African American heritage. He went to Burnsville Senior High School. Later, he studied at Minnesota State University, Mankato. He also trained at Dudley Riggs' Brave New Workshop in Minneapolis. This is a famous comedy theater.

Cedric's Acting Career

Cedric Yarbrough started his career in the early 2000s. He quickly became known for his comedic timing.

Becoming Deputy Jones

One of Cedric's most famous roles is Deputy S. Jones. He played this character on the TV show Reno 911!. The show first aired on Comedy Central from 2003 to 2009. It was a funny show about police officers. The series later returned for new seasons. It came back in 2020 on Quibi. Then, it moved to The Roku Channel in 2022. Cedric also appeared in the movies based on the show. These include Reno 911!: Miami (2007) and Reno 911! The Hunt for QAnon (2021).

Other Live-Action Roles

Cedric has been in many other live-action shows and films. In 2004, he was in the movie Meet the Fockers. From 2016 to 2019, he co-starred in the ABC sitcom Speechless. He played Kenneth Clements, a main character. He also had recurring roles in shows like The Goldbergs. In 2019, he began starring as Nurse Dennis on Carol's Second Act.

Cedric's Voice Acting Work

Cedric Yarbrough is also a very busy voice actor. He has lent his voice to many animated characters. He voiced Tom DuBois and Colonel H. Stinkmeaner on The Boondocks. He was also Chocolate Giddy-up on Black Dynamite. In superhero cartoons, he voiced Firestorm in Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths. He also voiced Officer Meow Meow Fuzzyface on BoJack Horseman. Another big voice role was Gerald Fitzgerald on the Netflix comedy Paradise PD.

Cedric's Film and TV Appearances

Cedric Yarbrough has appeared in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of his notable roles:

Movies

• Meet the Fockers (2004) as a Prison Guard
• The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005)
• Reno 911!: Miami (2007) as Deputy S. Jones
• Black Dynamite (2009) as Chocolate Giddy-Up
• Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths (2010) as Firestorm (voice role)
• The Boss (2016) as Tito
• Reno 911! The Hunt for QAnon (2021) as Deputy S. Jones
• Unfrosted (2024) as Toucan Sam

Television Shows

• Reno 911! (2003–2009, 2020–2022) as Deputy S. Jones
• The Boondocks (2005–2014) as Tom DuBois, Colonel H. Stinkmeaner (voice roles)
• The Penguins of Madagascar (2009–2012) as Officer X (voice role)
• Black Dynamite (2012–2015) as Chocolate Giddy-Up (voice role)
• The Goldbergs (2013–2023) as Vic
• BoJack Horseman (2014–2019) as Officer Meow-Meow Fuzzyface (voice role)
• Speechless (2016–2019) as Kenneth Clements (main role)
• Paradise PD (2018–2022) as Gerald Fitzgerald (voice role)
• Carol's Second Act (2019–2020) as Nurse Dennis
• Lucky Hank (2023) as Paul Rourke (main cast)
• Rock Paper Scissors (2024) as Rock's Dad (voice role)