Dwayne Kennedy - Actor Profile

Dwayne Kennedy

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
5Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated

About Dwayne Kennedy

Dwayne Kennedy is a stand-up comedian, actor and writer.  As a producer, he won a 2019 Emmy Award Winner for the CNN original series United Shades of America. Winner of Best Comedian at the 2002 HBO US Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, Dwayne has performed on The Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The New Negroes and has both a Comedy Central Presents and Showtime special. A former writer and correspondent for the Chris Rock-produced, critically acclaimed FX original series, Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell, Dwayne has also written for The Arsenio Hall Show (CBS) and The Orlando Jones Show (FX). Dwayne’s acting credits include roles on  such classic series as Seinfeld, Martin, 227, Amen

Dwayne Kennedy Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Dwayne Kennedy reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 5 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Dwayne Kennedy's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 20% of Dwayne Kennedy's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Out of the Loop, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Dwayne Kennedy Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Dwayne Kennedy's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Dwayne Kennedy has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Out of the Loop Self Super Hit Similar →
2018 Andover Professor Bentley Flop Similar →
2002 Dwayne Kennedy: Live! Self Flop Similar →
2001 How High Israelite Average Similar →
1991 Talkin' Dirty After Dark Brother Roach Flop Similar →

Dwayne Kennedy - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Dwayne Kennedy?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dwayne Kennedy is "Out of the Loop" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Dwayne Kennedy acted in?

Dwayne Kennedy has been featured in at least 5 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Dwayne Kennedy?

Other notable films include "How High", "Andover", and "Talkin' Dirty After Dark".

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