Eddie Griffin

A popular comedian 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, 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 comedians as Richard Pryor and Redd Foxx, Griffin gained further exposure opening for comedian Andrew Dice Clay on a 22-city tour and later in a series of impromptu performances at Los Angeles’ popular Comedy Store.