Following his appearance at the 2005 White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C., then–first lady Laura Bush said he was “probably the funniest person” she had ever met. Here are some fun facts about the former insurance adjuster from Jefferson City, Missouri.
What is Cedric the Entertainer’s real name?
Cedric the Entertainer was born Cedric Antonio Kyles. He made his acting debut as the Cowardly Lion in a revival production of The Wiz at Harlem’s Apollo Theater in 1995.
Who is Cedric the Entertainer married to?
Cedric the Entertainer has been married to Lorna Wells since 1999. Cedric met Lorna Wells when he was hosting BET’s Comic View. Wells worked with him on the 1995 season of Def Comedy Jam and around this time they began dating, finally marrying September 3, 1999.
How many children does Cedric the Entertainer have?
Cedric has three children, two daughters and a son. He shares son Croix Kyles and daughter Lucky Rose Kyles with wife, Lorna. The identity of his daughter Tiara Soria Kyles’ mother is not a matter of public record.
What is Cedric the Entertainer’s net worth?
Cedric the Entertainer has a net worth of $25 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. That’ll buy a lot of hats for the actor, comedian and this year’s Emmys host.
How did Cedric the Entertainer earn his millions?
Cedric the Entertainer earned his net worth through his many stand-up comedy routines and his acting and hosting career. He’s one of the Original Kings of Comedy, the subjects of the 2000 SpikeLee stand-up comedy documentary of the same name that also features Steve Harvey, D.L. Hughley and BernieMac. In addition to his work in front of the camera, Cedric has voiced animated characters in films including Ice Age, Charlotte’s Web, Madagascar and Planes.
Who influenced Cedric the Entertainer to become a comedian?
Cedric’s early comedy influences include ReddFoxx, RichardPryor and The Carol Burnett Show.
Why does Cedric the Entertainer wear so many hats?
Cedric told Variety that he started wearing hats when he was in high school. “There were a group of guys in high school who were the dressers, they had style," he said in 2018. “And they would wear these hats. Me and my friends wanted to be those guys, so that became a thing.” He added that it’s a very St. Louis thing to wear hats. “If you wanted to represent yourself as a stylish male, you wore nice clothes and hats were a part of it. Coming out of the Midwest, trying to make a name for myself, the hat became part of who I am and where I’m from.”
Does Cedric the Entertainer sell his hats?
He does! Cedric turned his love of hats into a business, founding a line of headwear called Who Ced. in 2011. The company makes “quality designer and casual hats to add a special dash of style to any attire.” Who Ced hats feature clean lines, durable, reinforced stitching, bold bands, elegant fabric, silk lining and of course the signature metal Who Ced Logo. Like many stars, Cedric supports his home state of Missouri. Many Who Ced hats are made by Henschel Hats, a Missouri-based company that’s been making high-end hats since 1947.
Where is Cedric the Entertainer from?
Cedric the Entertainer is from Jefferson City, Missouri.
How does Cedric the Entertainer help high school students?
He established the Cedric the Entertainer Charitable Foundation Inc., which provides college scholarships to high school graduates.
How old is Cedric the Entertainer?
Cedric the Entertainer was born April 24, 1964. That makes him 57.
How tall is Cedric the Entertainer?
Cedric the Entertainer is 5-foot, 6 inches tall.
Where did Cedric the Entertainer go to school?
Cedric earned a degree in communications from Southeast Missouri State University.
What was Cedric the Entertainer’s first job?
Cedric was an insurance adjuster for State Farm.
Does Cedric have a street named after him?
Yep! The street named after him in St. Louis, Cedric the Entertainer Way, runs in front of the Kappa Alpha Psi Alumni House, of which he is a member.
When did Cedric the Entertainer get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?
Cedric was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on July 19, 2018. He was inducted to the St. Louis Walk of Fame on June 7, 2008.
