House of Payne is the brainchild of the talented moviemaker Tyler Perry. The show revolved around a multi-generational family, all living under one roof. The full house sure creates a scenario for lots of laughs, but also many heavier, real-life topics. The series ran for seven seasons before recently being reprised for a comeback, and fans could not be more thrilled.
The series is funny and relevant, but it is also special and groundbreaking in that it holds the title for most episodes aired by a predominantly Black cast. It has racked up more installments than The Jeffersons or The Cosby Show. The talented cast is a primary reason that the show has been so incredibly successful and well-received.
Palmer Williams Jr. Starred In Love Thy Neighbor
Palmer Williams Jr. is probably best known for his work in the Tyler Perry sitcom, House of Payne, but he has also worked on other Tyler Perry projects. Williams Jr. was a part of Madea's Big Happy Family and Laugh to Keep From Crying. Williams also worked on Perry's show Love Thy Neighbor. When it comes to taking on a role in the industry, Palmer Williams Jr. knows that Tyler Perry has his back.
China Anne McClain Took On The Role Of Uma In Descendants
China Anne McLain has worked in the entertainment industry since she was seven years old. Besides being a part of Tyler Perry's House of Payne project, she has starred in several well-known shows and movies. McLain teamed up with Perry in Daddy's Little Girls, worked on the Disney Show A.N.T Farm, and made huge waves as Uma, the daughter of evil Ursula in Descendants 2.
McLain is a young talent at only twenty-two years of age. While many child stars see their success dwindle, McLain's star only seems to be continuously rising. We expect to see her in many projects in the years to come.
Lance Gross Has Played Parts In Many Tyler Perry Shows
Lance Gross is another House of Payne actor who has found his stride in working with the genius Tyler Perry. Outside of this hit sitcom, Gross was a part of the Perry productions, Meet the Browns and Tyler Perry's Temptations: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor. He also starred in Our Family Wedding alongside heavy-hitters Regina King and Forrest Whittaker. Aside from acting, Gross has also starred in several music videos for stars such as Mary J, Blige, Mariah Carey, and Rihanna.
Rick Fox Has Played Parts In Dozens Of Shows And Movies
Basketball great turned famous actor Rick Fox has a recurring role in Tyler Perry's House of Payne. Over the years, the husband of Vanessa Williams has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry as the ultimate guest star. While actor Rick Fox is not a typical leading man, fans have likely spotted him in hit shows like The Big Bang Theory, Shameless, One Tree Hill, and Ugly Betty.
Keke Palmer Had A Lead Role In Akeelah And The Bee
Keke Palmer can do it all. She is known for her amazing vocals as well as her talents in front of the cameras. Palmer plays Nikki in a guest star role on House of Payne. She has also been in Perry's Madea's Family Reunion. Palmer has an extensive accomplishment list. She had a leading role in Akeelah and the Bee and can be seen in Hustlers and Scream Queens. Palmer recently stretched herself into the world of talk show hosting, proving that she really can do anything in the entertainment industry.
Allen Payne Played A Part In Lason's Lyric
Allen Payne plays C.J. in the sitcom House of Payne, and chances are fans recognize his face from elsewhere. He is well known for being a part of the acclaimed movie Jason's Lyric, where he took on the role of Jason Alexander. Payne has worked on another African-American-centric television show, portraying Lance Rodman on The Cosby Show. Fans might recall that Lance was the boyfriend of Charmaine for several seasons.
Doc Shaw Starred In The Suite Life On Deck
Actor Doc Shaw portrays Malik Payne in House of Payne, but this wasn't his first or only acting role. Shaw was a part of several other well-known works. He played Marcus Little in The Suite Life on Deck and King Boomer in Pair of Kings. Shaw also held small parts in the well-known movies, Thunderstruck, Planet of the Apes, and An American Werewolf in London.
Eva Marcille Starred In Several Reality Shows
Eva Marcille landed a small role on the hit Tyler Perry series playing Tracie Evans. She also dated her House of Payne co-star Lance Gross for a time. Before working on House of Payne, Marcille starred in reality television giants like American's Next Top Model and Bravo's Real Housewives of Atlanta.
She has had smaller guest-starring roles on shows like Smallville, Kevin Hill, Everybody Hates Chris and The Game, where she starred as herself. These days television seems to have taken a backseat to motherhood; Marcille has three children, two from her marriage to Michael Sterling and one from a prior relationship.
Kiesha Knight Pulliam In The Cosby Show
Keisha Knight Pulliam is a seasoned actress who made a name for herself starring in another Black cast based sitcom. As a child, she played Rudy Huxtable on the infamous Cosby Show. Following the iconic role, Pulliam put in some time on the reality hit t.v. shows like Fear Factor and Weakest Link, Big Brother, The Celebrity Apprentice, and Splash. In Tyler Perry's House of Payne, Pulliam plays Calvin Payne's new wife, Miranda.
Tyler Perry In The Madea Movies
Tyler Perry created House of Payne, but the series is merely a drop in his bucket of accomplishments. Perry has had his hand in many works over the years, most notably The Madea Movies. Perry managed to transform himself into an aged female to play this role in all of the movies.
Perry has flourished in the writing realm of the entertainment industry. His notable works include Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Why Did I Get Married, and Daddy's Little Girls. Perry has proved to be highly successful and is worth a whopping one billion dollars.