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Allen Payne

Born: 07 July 1968 (56 years old)
Gender: Male

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Allen Payne is an American actor best known for his starring role as C.J. Payne on the television comedy-drama series House of Payne, since 2006.

A New York City native, Payne began attending acting classes at a young age in his Harlem neighbourhood and credits acting with saving him from the perils of the street.

His film credits include Mario Van Peebles' New Jack City; CB4; Jason's Lyric, in which he played Jada Pinkett's love interest; The Walking Dead and Vampire in Brooklyn.

Payne received his first wide television exposure playing a recurring role on the hit series The Cosby Show. He was one of the wisecracking friends of Pam Tucker, Claire Huxtable's young cousin from the inner city.

Payne's theatre credits include Men Cry in the Dark, The Arm Wrestler and The Harlem Cowboy.



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