Godfrey
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In a business that burns through people quickly, Godfrey is a long-distance runner with the kind of filmography that takes a while to scroll through. 27 was the age at the first credit. Measured end to end, the working life on screen runs about 30 years. 'Zoolander' remains the reference point, thanks largely to Janitor Derek. 'Chain Reaction' is the other credit that tends to come up.
Godfrey
27 Movies
12 Series
In a business that burns through people quickly, Godfrey is a long-distance runner with the kind of filmography that takes a while to scroll through. 27 was the age at the first credit. Measured end to end, the working life on screen runs about 30 years. 'Zoolander' remains the reference point, thanks largely to Janitor Derek. 'Chain Reaction' is the other credit that tends to come up.
Movies
Plays Janitor Derek
Zoolander
2001
Plays Gaeman
Soul Plane
2004
Plays Chidi Egbuna
Chain Reaction
1996
Plays Motorcycle Cop
Johnson Family Vacation
2004
Plays Cockroach (voice)
Joe's Apartment
1996
Plays Jimmy
The Perfect Find
2023
Plays Akibo
Phat Girlz
2006
Plays Jasper
The Cookout
2004
Plays Bob / Santa
A Dennis the Menace Christmas
2007
Plays Sabio
Careless
2007
Plays Marcus
Original Gangstas
1996
Plays Comedian
30 Years to Life
2001
Plays Detective Jones
Ticket to Vegas
2013
Plays Marcus Crawford
Rapid Eye Movement
2019
Plays Gabriel Jackson
Americanish
2023
Plays Stan
In the Weeds
2000
Plays Jamal
Unemployed
2008
TV Shows
Plays Rajon Tucker
Benders
2015
Plays Self
100 Greatest Songs of the '80s
2006
Plays Self
Black in the 80s
2005
Plays Kofi (voice)
Steven Universe
2013
Plays (voice)
Human Resources
2022
Plays Jon Jon / Jesus (voice)
Good Times
2024
Plays Rick
30 Rock
2006
Plays Ja Boluu / Doloraami Guard 1 / Vunaari Prisoner (voice)
My Dad the Bounty Hunter
2023
Plays N.W.O.R.D.
The Heart, She Holler
2011
Plays Godfrey
Louie
2010
Plays Ricky
Third Watch
1999
Plays Cole Thompson
Harlem
2021
Plays Adam Church
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
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Unbraided
Full Filmography
Good Times
Minnesota Matt / Jesus (voice) · 1 episode
2024
TV
Unbraided
Narrator (voice)
2024
Film
My Dad the Bounty Hunter
Ja Boluu / Doloraami Guard 1 / Vunaari Prisoner (voice) · 1 episode
2023
TV
Americanish
Gabriel Jackson
2023
Film
The Perfect Find
Jimmy
2023
Film
Human Resources
(voice) · 2 episodes
2022
TV
Harlem
Cole Thompson · 1 episode
2021
TV
Domino: Battle of the Bones
Pip Daddy Fresh
2021
Film
The Truth About Santa Claus
Herbie
2020
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Godfrey and where are they from?
Godfrey is 57 years old, born on July 21, 1969 in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Godfrey?
Godfrey is best known for roles in Zoolander, Chain Reaction, Soul Plane.
How many movies has Godfrey been in?
Over a 30-year career (since 1996), Godfrey has appeared in 24 movies and 10 TV shows.
What was Godfrey's first movie?
The career of Godfrey began with Original Gangstas (1996).
What is Godfrey's most recent movie or series?
Godfrey's most recent release is Godfrey: Rebel with a Cause, which premiered on January 14, 2026.
What TV shows has Godfrey appeared in?
On television, Godfrey has appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Steven Universe, 30 Rock, Louie.
Godfrey
1969-07-21 · Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
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 SiriusXM until he parted ways with the show on July 1, 2019. He now owns and hosts a podcast called ‘In Godfrey We Trust’ on the Gas Digital Network. He is also known for collaborating with other social media stars such as King Bach, Destorm Power, etc. He used to be a regular guest on VladTV.