Allen Payne

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Allen Payne Wiki Biography

Allen Payne was born as Allen Roberts on 7 July 1968, in Harlem, New York City USA, to father Allen Roberts and mother Barbara Reeves. He is an actor, probably best known for starring in the role of C.J. Payne in the television sitcom series “Tyler Perry’s House of Payne”, as well as taking the role of Gee Money in the crime thriller “New Jack City”.

So just how rich is Allen Payne? Sources estimate that Payne has managed to accumulate a net worth of $5 million, as of early 2016. His wealth has been earned through his many television and movie appearances.

From his teenage years Payne wanted to get out of Harlem street dangers and pursue an acting career, dreaming of becoming a famous actor one day. Thus he enrolled in Pennsauken High School in Pennsauken, New Jersey to study acting.

Payne started to build his net worth when he received his first wide exposure appearing in the NBC sitcom “The Cosby Show” in 1990, playing the role of Charmaine’s boyfriend Lance Rodman. He also played Marcus Stokes in an episode of the 1990s “The Fresh Prince of Bell-Air”. In 1992 he appeared in a television series “A Different World”, again as Lance Rodman. In the 1996 sitcom “Malcolm and Eddie”, Payne made a guest appearance as Preston. All helped his net worth grow.

Allen then played the role of Larry in “All of Us”, the 2004 sitcom, and in 2006 Payne was cast in the main role of C.J. Payne in the famous series “Tyler Perry’s House of Payne”, which is considered to be his best performance. The role definitely established Payne in his current star image, as well as accumulating considerable net worth.

Aside from his television work, Payne has also been successful in the film industry. His first movie appearance was in the 1989 crime and dance drama film “Rooftops”, then starring in the popular 1991 crime thriller “New Jack City” playing the role of Gee Money, a sidekick to drug lord Nino Brown, played by Wesley Snipes. He also appeared in the 1993 comedy “CB4” as gangsta rapper Dead Mike, co-staring Chris Brown. The following year saw Payne in a romantic drama “Jason’s Lyric” along with Jada Pinkett Smith.

Payne’s next movie was “The Walking Dead”, the 1994 Vietnam drama. One of his most notable roles was in the 1995 Eddie Murphy comedy thriller “Vampire in Brooklyn”, in which Payne played the homicide cop Justice. His other movie appearances include the 1995 movie “The Tuskagee Airmen”, the 1998 “The Price Above Rubies”, the 1999 “Double Platinum”, the 2000 “Perfect Storm”, the 2001 “Blue Hill Avenue”, the 2003 “Playas Ball” and the 2006 “Crossover”, among others.

Payne appeared in more than 16 movies, proving himself as a versatile actor and reaching the height of success which has established significant wealth.

Payne prefers to keep his private life away from public view. In his latest interview he has confirmed to be single, however, there is no information known about any current relationship. He was often linked with his co-stars, but he has never officially confirmed any of these rumors. Aside from acting, Payne is well known for his dancing skills. He is also a huge fan of music and sports, often seen attending music festivals and concerts as well as sports events.

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Allen Payne Quick Info

Full Name Allen Payne
Net Worth $5 Million
Date Of Birth 7 July, 1968
Place Of Birth Harlem, New York City USA
Height 1.85 m, 1.85 m
Profession Film and television actor
Education Pennsauken High School in Pennsauken, New Jersey,
Nationality American
Parents Barbara Reeves, Allen Roberts, Barbara Reeves, Allen Roberts
IMDB www.imdb.com/name/nm0005300
Movies Tyler Perry’s House of Payne, Malcolm and Eddie,New Jack City, The Walking Dead
TV Shows The Cosby Show,

Allen Payne Important Facts

  • He is a vegan.
  • He has the same last name as his character, C.J. Payne on his television show, “House of Payne”.
  • Studied dance.

Allen Payne Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
House of Payne 2006-2012 TV Series C.J. Payne / C. J. Payne Actor
Crossover 2006 Kemp Actor
CSI: NY 2004 TV Series Willie Chancey Actor
All of Us 2004 TV Series Larry Actor
Men Cry in the Dark 2003 Video as Alan Payne Actor
Playas Ball 2003 Cedric Tinsley Actor
Blue Hill Avenue 2001 Tristan Actor
Commitments 2001 TV Movie Van Compton Actor
30 Years to Life 2001 Malik Actor
The Perfect Storm 2000 Alfred Pierre Actor
Double Platinum 1999 TV Movie Ric Ortega Actor
A Price Above Rubies 1998 Ramon Garcia Actor
Malcolm & Eddie 1996 TV Series Preston Actor
Vampire in Brooklyn 1995 Detective Justice Actor
The Tuskegee Airmen 1995 TV Movie Walter Peoples Actor
The Walking Dead 1995 Cole Evans Actor
Jason’s Lyric 1994 Jason Alexander Actor
CB4 1993 Euripides
Dead Mike
Actor
Roc 1993 TV Series James Actor
The Cosby Show 1990-1992 TV Series Lance Rodman Actor
A Different World 1992 TV Series Lance Rodman Actor
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 1992 TV Series Marcus Actor
New Jack City 1991 Gee Money Actor
Cookie 1989 Extra (uncredited) Actor
Rooftops 1989 Kadim Actor
HBO First Look 2000 TV Series documentary special thanks – 1 episode Thanks
Kiss and Tell: The History of Black Romance in Movie 2012 Documentary Self
The Mo’Nique Show 2009 TV Series Himself Self
E! True Hollywood Story 2001 TV Series documentary Himself Self
Headliners & Legends: Halle Berry 2001 TV Movie documentary Himself Self
HBO First Look 2000 TV Series documentary Himself – ‘Alfred Pierre’ Self

Allen Payne Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie Category
2002 Black Reel Black Reel Awards Theatrical- Best Independent Actor Blue Hill Avenue (2001) Won
2002 Black Reel Black Reel Awards Theatrical- Best Independent Actor Blue Hill Avenue (2001) Nominated