Godfrey

Acting

Godfrey

Born

1969-07-21 (57)

Place of birth

Lincoln, Nebraska, USA

Known for

Acting

Credits

75 titles

Godfrey C. Danchimah, Jr. (born July 21, 1969), professionally known as Godfrey, is an American comedian and actor who has appeared on BET, VH1, Comedy Central, and feature films, such as Soul Plane, Original Gangstas, Zoolander, and Johnson Family Vacation. He was also a spokesperson for 7 Up during the popular '7up yours' advertising campaign and a cast member on the first season of The It Factor, a reality television show. Currently, he is a regular performer at the comedy club Comedy Cellar in New York City. He is also known for doing the voices of Mr. Stubborn and Mr. Tall (Season 2) in The Mr. Men Show and hosting the FOX game show Bullseye. Godfrey also hosted his own radio show on S…

Known for

Film credits

2020s · 9 titles

The Perfect Find poster
6.1

After a high-profile firing, everything is at stake for 40-year-old Jenna: her career, her ticking biological clock, and her bank account. Her fashion career comeback hits a snag when she falls for a charming, much younger coworker — who happens to be her boss’s son. As sparks fly, Jenna must decide if she’ll risk it all on a secret romance with the one person who could destroy her comeback.

The Perfect Find

2023

Domino: Battle of the Bones poster
4.0

Hoping to reclaim his former glory, a fallen dominoes champion recruits his step grandson to help him win an off-the-wall tournament.

Domino: Battle of the Bones

2021

Americanish poster
6.2

In Jackson Heights, career-driven sisters Maryam and Sam and their newly-immigrated cousin Ameera must navigate the consistent — and sometimes conflicting — demands of romance, culture, work and family.

Americanish

2023

Out of the Loop poster
10.0

Chicago comics talk about the trials and tribulations of developing their acts in the Windy City.

Out of the Loop

2023

Godfrey: Rebel with a Cause poster
NR

Comedy legend Godfrey returns in "Rebel With A Cause," delivering sharp observations and brutal truths about modern life, holidays, and culture through masterful storytelling and impressions.

Godfrey: Rebel with a Cause

2026

The Truth About Santa Claus poster
2.0

A man does not want children but after a “run-in” with Santa finds the true “gift” of Christmas.

The Truth About Santa Claus

2020

Am I White or Am I Wrong poster
NR

The Joe Biden stand-up special that blends political satire and wild audience interactions into one very presidential set. From Trump and Obama to culture wars, cancel culture, and the chaos of modern times, this special pulls zero punches. As you should expect. Happy Holidays everyone! Adam Ray performs in character as Joe Biden at The Comedy Store. The routine features political satire, impressions of various public figures, and interactive segments with audience members during the holiday season.

Am I White or Am I Wrong

2025

Unbraided poster
NR

Desperate to get her hair done before a big trip, Frankie navigates the streets of LA, facing rejection and obstacles at every turn to find someone, anyone to braid her hair.

Unbraided

2024

In Godfrey We Trust: 2020 Year In Review poster
NR

Outspoken comedian, Godfrey (Comics Unleashed, Soul Plane, Our Cartoon President) recaps 2020, tackling race, pop culture, social issues, and politics in his trademark comedic ranting style.

In Godfrey We Trust: 2020 Year In Review

2021

2010s · 10 titles

I Am Comic poster
6.2

Through unprecedented backstage access and candid interviews, the film weaves through the absurd world of the working comedian and reveals a crazy and hilarious psychological profile of its practitioners. We also follow retired comic Ritch Shydner's attempt to climb back on stage after a thirteen-year hiatus. At the top of his game in the 1980's, Shydner had HBO specials, shot five pilot TV shows, and numerous late night appearances (Carson, Letterman, Leno, etc.) but the big time eluded him. Equipped with the collective wisdom and nutty musings of over 80 of his peers, he gives it another shot. Does Ritch have what it takes to connect with today's young crowds and still get the laughs?

I Am Comic

2010

Rapid Eye Movement poster
4.0

A publicity seeking radio DJ is driven to the edge of insanity when he attempts to break the 11 day world record for staying awake-under the threat of a deranged caller who will kill him if he falls asleep.

Rapid Eye Movement

2019

Jeff Goldblum: Basic Bro poster
3.0

Jeff Goldblum hosts. Featuring comedy from Godfrey, Russell Howard, Patrick Haye, Darrin Rose, Elon Gold, and Lynne Koplitz.

Jeff Goldblum: Basic Bro

2017

Back To School Just For Laughs poster
NR

Comedians reflect on how school shaped them during their performances at the Montreal Just for Laughs festival.

Back To School Just For Laughs

2018

A Man, A Woman, A Genie, A Gun poster
NR

A man and a woman with a gun run into a Genie and comedy ensues.

A Man, A Woman, A Genie, A Gun

2010

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7.0

Like all great science fiction shows, there are kernels of truth and nuggets of science fact scattered throughout the incredible ‘Doctor Who’ universe. In this special, we are going to explore these dynamic ‘Doctor Who’ moments where science fiction and science fact converge and mingle.

The Science of Doctor Who

2012

Glimpse Ep 4: Esperanto poster
NR

Understanding each other makes the world feel smaller. If you knew every language, would any barriers to communication still exist? “Esperanto” is a glimpse into the future of...conversation.

Glimpse Ep 4: Esperanto

2018

The Hudson Tribes poster
NR

An upstate New York public school district is torn apart by corrupt politicians, racial divides, and escalating violence. After a prominent town leader is kidnapped, can a romantic connection between a young Hasidic man and a Hispanic woman bring this town together?

The Hudson Tribes

2016

Godfrey: Regular Black poster
4.0

No-holds barred stand-up comedian Godfrey performs a riotous set in his hometown of Chicago.

Godfrey: Regular Black

2016

Godfrey: Black By Accident poster
6.8

With his signature wide-eyed humor and treasure trove of voices Godfrey asks the questions that plague the depths of our being. Why do people duck in the rain and protect just one ear? What if guido bouncers ran the TSA? Stand-up live at New York City’s Gramercy Theatre.

Godfrey: Black By Accident

2011

2000s · 18 titles

Soul Plane poster
5.5

Following a ridiculously awful flight that leads to his pet's death, Nashawn Wade files a lawsuit against the airline, and wins a multimillion-dollar settlement. Determined to create a better flying experience, Nashawn starts his own airline, one that caters to an African-American clientele. Going into business with a tricked-out plane piloted by the smooth Capt. Mack, the airline hits a snag when it has to deal with the family of Elvis Hunkee.

Soul Plane

2004

Zoolander poster
6.2

Clear the runway for Derek Zoolander, VH1's three-time male model of the year. His face falls when hippie-chic Hansel scooters in to steal this year's award. The evil fashion guru Mugatu seizes the opportunity to turn Derek into a killing machine. It's a well-designed conspiracy and only with the help of Hansel and a few well-chosen accessories like Matilda can Derek make the world safe for male models everywhere.

Zoolander

2001

Johnson Family Vacation poster
5.5

Nate Johnson, a Los Angeles man estranged from his wife and three children, decides to reconnect with his family by taking them with him on a road trip to Missouri for a big family reunion.

Johnson Family Vacation

2004

A Dennis the Menace Christmas poster
5.5

A Dennis The Menace version of A Christmas Carol where Mr. Wilson plays his own version of Scrooge. While Dennis has problems of his own with the neighborhood bully, he does his best to try and give Mr. Wilson the Christmas Spirit. Dennis causes his usual damage and Mr. Wilson ends up breaking Dennis' spirit. An Angel of Christmas Past Present and Future steps in to help save Christmas for the Mitchells, the Wilsons, and everyone else.

A Dennis the Menace Christmas

2007

Phat Girlz poster
4.7

Two large women struggle to find love and acceptance in a culture where thin is in. Their lives take a dramatic turn when they meet the men of their dreams in completely unexpected ways.

Phat Girlz

2006

The Cookout poster
4.7

When Todd Anderson signs a $30 million deal with his hometown team, the New Jersey Nets, he knows that his life is set for a big change. To keep things real, he decides to throw a barbeque at his place -- just like the ones his family used to have. But when you have new and old friends, family, agents, and product reps in the same house, things are bound to get crazy.

The Cookout

2004

Careless poster
5.8

Wiley Roth finds a severed human finger in his kitchen one night. Understandably freaked out, in a search across Los Angeles that brings them in contact with psychics, ineffectual police, crooked taxidermists, mysterious neighbors who might be on drugs, and a nine-fingered woman named Cheryl who might, improbably, end up being the girl of his dreams.

Careless

2007

30 Years to Life poster
6.3

An ensemble comedy that follows the lives of six friends in New York City during the year in which they each reach their 30th birthday. We meet an investment banker from Wall Street, a stand-up comedian, a real estate agent, a marketing executive who perceives any career advancement as a sign of getting old, and a man whose thanks for being in a four-year relationship is a girlfriend who insists on an even greater commitment.

30 Years to Life

2001

Comedian poster
6.6

A look at the work of two stand-up comics, Jerry Seinfeld and a lesser-known newcomer, detailing the effort and frustration behind putting together a successful act and career while living a life on the road.

Comedian

2002

Show Stoppers poster
6.5

Team captain Destiny leads her Lambda sorority sisters to the national stepping championships, but not without a fight from a scheming former friend.

Show Stoppers

2008

VH1's 100 Most Shocking Music Moments poster
NR

A countdown of 100 of the most shocking moments in music, hosted by Chris Jericho.

VH1's 100 Most Shocking Music Moments

2009

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8.0

Virginia," a contemporary version of a female Huck Finn set in modern day Los Angeles during the holiday season, is the story of what happens when a child named VIRGINIA is abandoned by her mother KELLY, a heroin addict, seeking to get better, leaving her in the questionable hands of her boyfriend GRIFFIN.

Virginia

2005

Unemployed poster
5.3

Jamal and Dex, out of work actors, come to terms with reality when they realize they've been pursuing their dreams for over ten years and still haven't booked a single speaking role. When the two run out of cash and face eviction they hit the pavement in search of a job. With no experience, no skill set and little ambition, the audience gets a front row seat to this hilarious journey in which these two characters can't seem to catch a break

Unemployed

2008

In the Weeds poster
6.9

It's Martha's first night as a waitress in an upscale New York restaurant. Veteran Chloe shows her the ropes and introduces her to the lives of the restaurant staff. Adam, a hopeful playwright, suffers for his art while dealing with a very indecisive (ex-?)girlfriend. Marlon is a cocky young actor, certain that his big break is just around the corner. When the restaurant's obnoxious owner, Simon, brings a special client in for dinner, pressures mount until an explosion seems inevitable.

In the Weeds

2000

Short Fuse poster
9.0

A suspended boxer runs into all sorts of trouble while trying to go to Las Vegas for his comeback match.

Short Fuse

2005

What Up? poster
2.0

When two bumbling janitors stumble across a briefcase full of cash, it's game on... Or so they think. After immediately blowing all the cash on cars and clothes, they discover that the money belonged to the mob, and the mob isn't happy. An ultimatum is laid down and the two janitors have a week to pay the money back, or else it'll be their knee caps.

What Up?

2008

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NR

Zack Wright, a pharmacist who works the graveyard shift in Brooklyn, alongside Ty Jackman, a blunt, wise-cracking pharmacy tech, would rather be stuck in Vegas as a roulette dealer rather than dreaming his nights away at Goodyear Pharmacy on Coney Island Avenue. Several customers patronize the store, varying from idiotic to obnoxious, from beautiful to dangerous, as Zack and Ty go through the motions of another bizarre night.

Don't Shoot the Pharmacist

2008

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NR

Like the hugely popular The Original Kings of Comedy, Comedy Central Represents captures the raucous (and often raunchy) live antics of five of the funniest black stand-up comics working today. Featuring funnymen Earthquake (Clerks 2), Godfrey (Phat Girlz), Todd Lynn ("Premium Blend"), Vince Morris ("Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn") and Rickey Smiley (Friday After Next), this video brings tell-it-like-it-is urban humor straight to your living room.

Comedy Central Represents

2006

1990s · 3 titles

Series credits

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit poster
8.0

In the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Special Victims Unit. These are their stories.

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

1999

30 Rock poster
7.5

Liz Lemon, the head writer for a late-night TV variety show in New York, tries to juggle all the egos around her while chasing her own dream.

30 Rock

2006

Third Watch poster
8.0

The exploits of a group of men and women who serve the City of New York as police officers, firemen, and paramedics, all working the same fictional 55th precinct during the 3pm to 11pm shift - the 'Third Watch'.

Third Watch

1999

Steven Universe poster
8.4

A young boy takes his mother's place in a group of gemstone-based beings, and must learn to control his powers.

Steven Universe

2013

Louie poster
7.8

Louis C.K. stars as a fictionalized version of himself; a comedian and newly divorced father raising his two daughters in New York City.

Louie

2010

Human Resources poster
6.6

Lovebugs, Hormone Monsters and a parade of other creatures juggle romance, workplace drama and their human clients' needs in this "Big Mouth" spinoff.

Human Resources

2022

My Dad the Bounty Hunter poster
8.2

An intergalactic bounty hunter takes dad duty to new extremes when his two kids accidentally hitch a ride with him to outer space and crash his mission.

My Dad the Bounty Hunter

2023

Harlem poster
7.1

Four stylish and ambitious best girlfriends in Harlem, New York City: a rising star professor struggling to make space for her love life; a savvy tech entrepreneur always dating someone new; a no-filter singer; and a hopeless romantic fashion designer. Together, they level up into the next phase of their careers, relationships, and big city dreams.

Harlem

2021

The Mr. Men Show poster
5.5

The Mr. Men Show was an animated television series based on the original Mr. Men and Little Miss books created in the 1970s, 80s and 90s by British author Roger Hargreaves and his son Adam Hargreaves. Adapted from the published source material into a television variety program, The Mr. Men Show features comedy sketches, pantomimes, dance numbers and music videos. The TV series is directed by Mark Risley and executive produced by Eryk Casemiro & Kate Boutilier. Original score and songs are composed by Jared Faber. Season 1 first aired on February 4, 2008 and Season 2 aired on September 8, 2009.

The Mr. Men Show

2008

Good Times poster
5.5

In this edgy, irreverent reimagining of the TV classic, a new generation of the Evans family keeps their heads above water in a Chicago housing project.

Good Times

2024

Good Times poster
5.5

In this edgy, irreverent reimagining of the TV classic, a new generation of the Evans family keeps their heads above water in a Chicago housing project.

Good Times

2024

Good Times poster
5.5

In this edgy, irreverent reimagining of the TV classic, a new generation of the Evans family keeps their heads above water in a Chicago housing project.

Good Times

2024

Good Times poster
5.5

In this edgy, irreverent reimagining of the TV classic, a new generation of the Evans family keeps their heads above water in a Chicago housing project.

Good Times

2024

Good Times poster
5.5

In this edgy, irreverent reimagining of the TV classic, a new generation of the Evans family keeps their heads above water in a Chicago housing project.

Good Times

2024

Good Times poster
5.5

In this edgy, irreverent reimagining of the TV classic, a new generation of the Evans family keeps their heads above water in a Chicago housing project.

Good Times

2024

Dark Side of Comedy poster
8.2

Throughout the history of comedy, many comedians have lost themselves to the art’s darker side, through addiction, suicide, depression and self-destruction. Dark Side of Comedy explores these stories, shining a new light on comedy’s darkest corners.

Dark Side of Comedy

2022

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7.0

LateLine is an American TV sitcom that ran on NBC from March 17, 1998, through March 16, 1999. Due to an abrupt cancellation, there were seven unaired episodes. Created by John Markus and Al Franken, LateLine depicted the behind-the-scenes goings-on of a fictitious late-night television news broadcast, patterned in part after the long-running ABC program Nightline. Many plotlines in the series were satirical, dealing with topics like Deep Throat and the Watergate break-in, and the episodes often had cameos by famous politicians. On August 17, 2004, Paramount released a DVD set containing all nineteen episodes on three discs.

LateLine

1998

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9.0

Some say laughter is the best medicine. It’s true. Standup comedy has been known to cure everything from bad moods and frowns to fits of pouting. So for those who need a heavy dose of hilarity, try a spoonful of “Comedy.TV.” With no traffic jams, parking debacles, or two-drink minimums of the local comedy clubs, the most clever comedians jump onstage for a full-fledged funny fest.

Comedy.tv

2009

The Heart, She Holler poster
7.1

When "Boss" Hoss Heartshe dies, he bequeaths his town to his long-hidden and dim-witted son Hurlan, who has just been introduced to human society. Thus begins the bizarre and horrifying saga of Heartshe Holler.

The Heart, She Holler

2011

World's Funniest Fails poster
5.7

Hosted by Terry Crews, WORLD'S FUNNIEST is inspired by the hit YouTube channel, FailArmy, and showcases the best in viral and soon-to-be-viral videos, featuring funny and adorable animals and kids, as well as amazing human triumphs and fails.

World's Funniest Fails

2015

I Love the '70s: Volume 2 poster
NR

I Love the '70s: Volume 2 is a television mini-series in the I Love the... series presented by VH1. The sequel to I Love the '70s, it premiered on VH1 July 10, 2006 until July 14, 2006, airing at 8pm and 9pm ET each night.

I Love the '70s: Volume 2

2006

The It Factor poster
9.0

The It Factor is a reality television show which aired for two seasons on the Bravo network. It followed actors as they attempted to lead successful careers. The first season profiled actors in New York City, and the second season did the same in Los Angeles. Notable actors who appeared on the show include Oscar nominee Jeremy Renner, model/actress LisaRaye, Michaela Conlin, and Godfrey.

The It Factor

2002

Black in the 80s poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Black in the 80s

2005

I Love the New Millennium poster
NR

I Love the New Millennium, the latest entry into the I Love the... series, is a nostalgia show focusing on the 2000s and premiered on VH1 Monday, June 23, 2008. Each night, from Monday to Thursday, two of the eight episodes premiered, corresponding to the years from 2000 to 2007. As the series aired in 2008, it did not include episodes for the years 2008 or 2009. Episodes for those years never came to fruition, as the series has since been abandoned.

I Love the New Millennium

2008

100 Greatest Songs of the '80s poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

100 Greatest Songs of the '80s

2006

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NR

The Great Debate is a VH1 program that debates about pop culture. It premiered July 6, 2009 and is "emceed" by boxing ring announcer Michael Buffer.

The Great Debate

2009

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10.0

No synopsis available yet.

100 Greatest One Hit Wonders of the 80s

2009

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NR

A countdown of 100 of the most shocking moments in music, hosted by Chris Jericho.

100 Most Shocking Music Moments

2009

Celebrity Paranormal Project poster
7.0

Celebrity Paranormal Project is a paranormal reality television series that originally aired from October 22, 2006 to November 1, 2007 on VH1. The show is currently on hiatus, so it is unknown if VH1 will re-air the show and begin with a second season. Except for a different title and usage of celebrities, the VH1 show is identical to MTV's Fear. The show since been released and available on iTunes and Xbox Live. All eight episodes are also available for free streaming on Hulu.

Celebrity Paranormal Project

2006

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8.0

BULLSEYE will challenge four men and four women to test their bodies and brains in three ultimate challenges that ask nothing more than for them to hit the BULLSEYE – literally.

Bullseye

2015

Benders poster
5.5

Follows a team of friends bonded by an irrational obsession with their men's hockey team, The Chubbys. While their hockey skills may be limited, their passion is not, as shown by the chaos of their devotion to the game created in their everyday lives.

Benders

2015

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6.5

I Bet You Will was an Internet webcast, and later a show on MTV that paid people to do outrageous things for money. In 2008, reruns of the program began to air on Spike. It was created by Morgan Spurlock. The show was hosted by Spurlock, musician/TV host/model Willa Ford, musician Jive Jones, comedian Godfrey, and Hescher.

I Bet You Will

2002

Behind the camera