Godfrey
Known for Acting · 67 credits
- Born
- 1969-07-21 (age 56)
- Place of birth
- Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
- Also known as
- Godfrey Danchimah, Jr.
Biography
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.
Known For
TV Shows (27)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
as Adam Church
30 Rock
2006
as Rick
Third Watch
1999
as Ricky
Steven Universe
2013
as Kofi (voice)
Louie
2010
as Godfrey
Human Resources
2022
as (voice)
Harlem
2021
as Cole Thompson
Good Times
2024
as Minnesota Matt / Jesus (voice) / Jon Jon / Jesus (voice) / Grady Oscar Piles / Jon Jon / Cory / Jesus (voice) / DJ Cam-Wow / Wallet (voice) / Jon Jon (voice)
My Dad the Bounty Hunter
2023
as Ja Boluu / Doloraami Guard 1 / Vunaari Prisoner (voice)
The Mr. Men Show
2008
Dark Side of Comedy
2022
as Self
LateLine
1998
Comedy.tv
2009
as Self
The Great Debate
2009
The Heart, She Holler
2011
as N.W.O.R.D.
World's Funniest Fails
2015
as Self - Panelist
I Love the '70s: Volume 2
2006
as Self
I Love the New Millennium
2008
as Self
The It Factor
2002
Black in the 80s
2005
as Self
Celebrity Paranormal Project
2006
as Self
Benders
2015
as Rajon Tucker
100 Most Shocking Music Moments
2009
as Self
100 Greatest One Hit Wonders of the 80s
2009
100 Greatest Songs of the '80s
2006
as Self
Bullseye
2015
as Self - Co-Host
I Bet You Will
2002
Movies (40)
Zoolander
2001
as Janitor Derek
Soul Plane
2004
as Gaeman
Chain Reaction
1996
as Chidi Egbuna
Joe's Apartment
1996
as Cockroach (voice)
The Perfect Find
2023
as Jimmy
Johnson Family Vacation
2004
as Motorcycle Cop
The Cookout
2004
as Jasper
The Truth About Santa Claus
2020
as Herbie
A Dennis the Menace Christmas
2007
as Bob / Santa
Phat Girlz
2006
as Akibo
Original Gangstas
1996
as Marcus
Careless
2007
as Sabio
I Am Comic
2010
as Self
Americanish
2023
as Gabriel Jackson
Comedian
2002
as Self
Ticket to Vegas
2013
as Detective Jones
30 Years to Life
2001
as Comedian
Sisters in Italy
Back To School Just For Laughs
2018
as Self
Domino: Battle of the Bones
2021
as Pip Daddy Fresh
In the Weeds
2000
as Stan
VH1's 100 Most Shocking Music Moments
2009
as Self
Show Stoppers
2008
as Final Judge
Virginia
2005
as Griffin
Short Fuse
2005
as Dogan
Unemployed
2008
as Jamal
Don't Shoot the Pharmacist
2008
as Kevin
The Science of Doctor Who
2012
Unbraided
2024
as Narrator (voice)
The Hudson Tribes
2016
as Mayor Joubert Lafitte
Rapid Eye Movement
2019
as Marcus Crawford
Godfrey: Rebel with a Cause
2026
Out of the Loop
2023
as Self
Godfrey: Black By Accident
2011
as Himself
Godfrey: Regular Black
2016
as Himself
Glimpse Ep 4: Esperanto
2018
as Christian White
A Man, A Woman, A Genie, A Gun
2010
as Genie
What Up?
2008
as Jerome
Comedy Central Represents
2006
In Godfrey We Trust: 2020 Year In Review
2021
About Godfrey
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… With 67 credits spanning from 1996 to 2026, Godfrey has appeared in 40 films and 27 TV shows.
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Most Popular Godfrey Movies
- Zoolander (2001) — as Janitor Derek
- Soul Plane (2004) — as Gaeman
- Chain Reaction (1996) — as Chidi Egbuna
- Joe's Apartment (1996) — as Cockroach (voice)
- The Perfect Find (2023) — as Jimmy
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