Allen Payne

Acting

Freshness: Jan 19, 2026

18Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Jul 7, 1968

Birth Place: Harlem, New York City, New York, USA

About Allen Payne

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Allen Payne (born July 7, 1968) is an American film and television actor. Description above from the Wikipedia article Allen Payne, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Allen Payne reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 18 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Allen Payne's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 44% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Allen Payne remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Commitments, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Allen Payne Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Allen Payne's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

★10.0

Commitments — This romance story focuses on Fox Giovanni (V.Dillard) who is a hardworking; overly competitive stockbroker who thinks m

Commitments

2001•TV Movie

★8.0

★8.0

Double Platinum — The story of a mother driven to reach the heights of superstardom at the cost of abandoning her only child.

Double Platinum

1999•Drama

★7.1

★7.1

The Tuskegee Airmen — During the Second World War, a special project is begun by the US Army Air Corps to integrate African American pilots in

The Tuskegee Airmen

1995•War

★7.0

★7.0

Men Cry in the Dark — The future has never looked better for Derrick Reed. Bachelorhood is great, he has a group of guys he can really call fr

Men Cry in the Dark

2003•Comedy

★6.9

★6.9

Blue Hill Avenue — A child of a middle class home with solid moral values is lured into a world of crime and corruption.

Blue Hill Avenue

2003•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Allen Payne.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2024	Outlaw Posse	Jeremiah	Flop	Similar →
2021	California Love	Leon Watkins	Flop	Similar →
2007	Playas Ball	Cedric Tinsley	Flop	Similar →
2006	Crossover	Kemp	Flop	Similar →
2003	Men Cry in the Dark	-	Hit	Similar →
2003	Blue Hill Avenue	Tristan	Hit	Similar →
2001	30 Years to Life	Malik	Average	Similar →
2001	Commitments	-	Super Hit	Similar →
2000	The Perfect Storm	Alfred Pierre	Hit	Similar →
1999	Double Platinum	Ric Ortega	Super Hit	Similar →
1998	A Price Above Rubies	Ramon Garcia	Flop	Similar →
1995	Vampire in Brooklyn	Detective Justice	Flop	Similar →
1995	The Tuskegee Airmen	Walter Peoples	Hit	Similar →
1995	The Walking Dead	Cole Evans	Average	Similar →
1994	Jason's Lyric	Jason Alexander	Hit	Similar →
1993	CB4	Euripides / Dead Mike	Average	Similar →
1991	New Jack City	Garald "Gee Money" Welles	Hit	Similar →
1989	Rooftops	Kadim	Flop	Similar →

Allen Payne - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Allen Payne?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Allen Payne is "Commitments" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Allen Payne acted in?

Allen Payne has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Allen Payne?

Other notable films include "Double Platinum", "The Tuskegee Airmen", and "Men Cry in the Dark".