Doug E. Doug

Acting

Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

19Total Films

7.6 Highest Rated

Born: Jan 7, 1970

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

About Doug E. Doug

Doug E. Doug (born Douglas Bourne; January 7, 1970) is an American actor. He started his career at age 17 as a stand-up comedian. He played the role of Griffin Vesey on the CBS sitcom Cosby, Sanka Coffie in the film Cool Runnings, and the voice of Bernie in the animated film Shark Tale.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Doug E. Doug reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 19 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Doug E. Doug's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 21% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Doug E. Doug remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in A Novel Romance, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Doug E. Doug Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Doug E. Doug's career based on audience ratings.

★7.6

★7.6

A Novel Romance: Nate Shepherd, late 40's, and Jenny Sparks, early 30's, meet in a fancy New York eatery. Complete strangers who have had

A Novel Romance

2011•Romance

★7.6

★7.6

Detachment: A chronicle of three weeks in the lives of several high school teachers, administrators and students through the eyes of

Detachment

2011•Drama

★7.0

★7.0

Cool Runnings: When a Jamaican sprinter is disqualified from the Olympic Games, he enlists the help of a dishonored coach to start the

Cool Runnings

1993•Comedy

★6.5

★6.5

Mo' Better Blues: Talented but self-centered trumpeter Bleek Gilliam is obsessed with his music and indecisiveness about his girlfriends I

Mo' Better Blues

1990•Drama

★6.4

★6.4

Jungle Fever: A successful and married black man contemplates having an affair with a white girl from work. He's quite rightly worried

Jungle Fever

1991•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Doug E. Doug.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2015	The Wannabe	The Twin	Flop	Similar →
2015	An Act of War	Marlon	Flop	Similar →
2011	A Novel Romance	Barry Jones	Super Hit	Similar →
2011	Detachment	Mr. Norris	Super Hit	Similar →
2010	Snowmen	Leonard Garvey	Average	Similar →
2005	Club Oscar	Bernie (voice)	Flop	Similar →
2004	Shark Tale	Bernie (voice)	Average	Similar →
2004	Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?	Self (archive footage)	Flop	Similar →
2002	Eight Legged Freaks	Harlan Griffith	Average	Similar →
2000	Citizen James	James	Flop	Similar →
1998	Rusty: A Dog's Tale	Turbo the Turtle (voice)	Average	Similar →
1997	That Darn Cat	Zeke	Flop	Similar →
1995	Operation Dumbo Drop	Sp4 Harvey (H.A.) Ashford	Flop	Similar →
1993	Cool Runnings	Sanka Coffie	Hit	Similar →
1992	Dr. Giggles	Trotter	Average	Similar →
1992	Class Act	Popsicle	Average	Similar →
1991	Jungle Fever	Friend of Livin' Large	Average	Similar →
1991	Hangin' with the Homeboys	Willie Stevens	Average	Similar →
1990	Mo' Better Blues	Jimmy the Busboy (as Douglas Bourne)	Hit	Similar →

Doug E. Doug - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Doug E. Doug?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Doug E. Doug is "A Novel Romance" with a rating of 7.6/10.

How many movies has Doug E. Doug acted in?

Doug E. Doug has been featured in at least 19 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Doug E. Doug?

Other notable films include "Detachment", "Cool Runnings", and "Mo' Better Blues".