Godfrey
Known for: Acting
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.
Filmography
Series
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Adam Church
1999
Series
30 Rock
Rick
2006
Series
Steven Universe
Kofi (voice)
2013
Series
Third Watch
Ricky
1999
Series
Human Resources
(voice)
2022
Series
Louie
Godfrey
2010
Series
Harlem
Cole Thompson
2021
Series
My Dad the Bounty Hunter
Ja Boluu / Doloraami Guard 1 / Vunaari Prisoner (voice)
2023
Film
Zoolander
Janitor Derek
2001
Film
Soul Plane
Gaeman
2004
Film
Chain Reaction
Chidi Egbuna
1996
Series
Good Times
Minnesota Matt / Jesus (voice)
2024
Series
Good Times
Jesus (voice)
2024
Series
Good Times
Grady Oscar Piles / Jon Jon / Cory / Jesus (voice)
2024
Series
Good Times
Jon Jon / Jesus (voice)
2024
Series
Good Times
DJ Cam-Wow / Wallet (voice)
2024
Series
Good Times
Jon Jon (voice)
2024
Series
The Mr. Men Show
2008
LateLine
1998
The Great Debate
2009
Film
Joe's Apartment
Cockroach (voice)
1996
Series
I Love the '70s: Volume 2
Self
2006
Series
Dark Side of Comedy
Self
2022
Comedy.tv
Self
2009
Film
Johnson Family Vacation
Motorcycle Cop
2004
Film
The Perfect Find
Jimmy
2023
Series
World's Funniest Fails
Self - Panelist
2015
Series
The Heart, She Holler
N.W.O.R.D.
2011
Series
The It Factor
2002
Film
Phat Girlz
Akibo
2006
Series
I Love the New Millennium
Self
2008
Film
The Cookout
Jasper
2004
Series
Black in the 80s
Self
2005
Series
100 Greatest Songs of the '80s
Self
2006
100 Greatest One Hit Wonders of the 80s
2009
Film
A Dennis the Menace Christmas
Bob / Santa
2007
Bullseye
Self - Co-Host
2015
Film
Show Stoppers
Final Judge
2008
Series
Celebrity Paranormal Project
Self
2006
Film
Careless
Sabio
2007
100 Most Shocking Music Moments
Self
2009
Film
I Am Comic
Self
2010
Film
Unbraided
Narrator (voice)
2024
Film
Original Gangstas
Marcus
1996
Film
Comedian
Self
2002
The Science of Doctor Who
2012
Series
Benders
Rajon Tucker
2015
Virginia
Griffin
2005
I Bet You Will
2002
Film
Americanish
Gabriel Jackson
2023
Film
VH1's 100 Most Shocking Music Moments
Self
2009
Film
Am I White or Am I Wrong
Donald J. Trump
2025
Film
Domino: Battle of the Bones
Pip Daddy Fresh
2021
Film
30 Years to Life
Comedian
2001
Film
Back To School Just For Laughs
Self
2018
Film
The Truth About Santa Claus
Herbie
2020
Film
Unemployed
Jamal
2008
Film
Rapid Eye Movement
Marcus Crawford
2019
Film
In the Weeds
Stan
2000
Film
Jeff Goldblum: Basic Bro
2017
Film
Godfrey: Rebel with a Cause
2026
Film
Out of the Loop
Self
2023
Sisters in Italy
Film
Godfrey: Regular Black
Himself
2016
Film
Glimpse Ep 4: Esperanto
Christian White
2018
Film
Short Fuse
Dogan
2005
Comedy Central Represents
2006
Film
A Man, A Woman, A Genie, A Gun
Genie
2010
Film
What Up?
Jerome
2008
Film
The Hudson Tribes
Mayor Joubert Lafitte
2016
Don't Shoot the Pharmacist
Kevin
2008
Film
Godfrey: Black By Accident
Himself
2011
Film
In Godfrey We Trust: 2020 Year In Review
2021