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Carl Anthony Payne II

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Carl Anthony Payne II
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Carl Anthony Payne II is an American actor, director, and producer. He is best known for his roles as Cole Brown on the Fox sitcom Martin (1992), Walter "Cockroach" Bradley on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show (1984), and Myles Wilson on the Nickelodeon show Young Dylan (2020). He often tours as part of comedy shows throughout the United States.
BornMay 24, 1969
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BornMay 24, 1969
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      • 3 nominations total

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    Known for

    Martin Lawrence, Tichina Arnold, Tisha Campbell, Thomas Mikal Ford, and Carl Anthony Payne II in Martin (1992)
    Martin
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Cole Brown
    • Obadiah
    Dan Cortese, Bianca Kajlich, and Carl Anthony Payne II in Rock Me, Baby (2003)
    Rock Me, Baby
    5.7
    TV Series
    • Carl
    Woody Harrelson and Ben Foster in The Messenger (2009)
    The Messenger
    7.1
    • Pitterson's Father(as Carl Payne)
    • 2009
    Diane Ayala Goldner, Clu Gulager, Tom Gulager, Martin Klebba, Johanna Putnam, Cassie Shea Watson, and Chelsea Richards in Feast II: Sloppy Seconds (2008)
    Feast II: Sloppy Seconds
    5.0
    Video
    • Slasher(as Carl Anthony Payne)
    • 2008

    Credits

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    Actor

    • Sincerely Brad
      • Short
      • 2026
    • True to the Game
      • Amar
      • Pre-production
      • TV Series
    • Again Comes the Rain
      • Johnny Rain
      • Development Unknown
    • Lot Patrol (2026)
      Lot Patrol
      7.0
      TV Series
      • Vasco
      • 2026
    • Michael Beach, Brandon Quintin Adams, Golden Brooks, Kadeem Hardison, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Jill Marie Jones, Walter Jones, Carl Anthony Payne II, Raven-Symoné, Lionel Johnson Jr., Quinton Aaron, Hanna Huffman, and Moriah Brown in War Dawgz (2025)
      War Dawgz
      5.7
      • Vic Valentine
      • 2025
    • St. John O'Rorke, Carl Anthony Payne II, Jennifer Vo, Graham Edmonds, Guxci, Shaman Harsha, Ethan Melisano, Kena Anderson, Elaina Guidry, Erica Porter, Larry J. Ferrell, Jesus Venegas, Patrycja Kepa, Jolena Wu, Chloe Sirbu, Jamie Dingle, Lucky Johnson, Anuschka van Lent, Haley Sims, Alestair Shu, Ezekiel Ajeigbe, Acoryé White, Charles Bridwell, and Psalms Salazar in The Grove (2025)
      The Grove
      4.3
      • Chris
      • 2025
    • William L. Johnson, Carl Anthony Payne II, Karen Abercrombie, and Dawn Halfkenny in A Heart That Forgives 2: The Battle Within (2024)
      A Heart That Forgives 2: The Battle Within
      5.6
      • Levar
      • 2024
    • Young Dylan in Young Dylan (2020)
      Young Dylan
      2.7
      TV Series
      • Myles Wilson
      • Miles Wilson
      • Myles
      • 2020–2024
    • Carl Anthony Payne II and Loni Love in Binged to Death (2023)
      Binged to Death
      4.4
      • Terry
      • 2023
    • Carl Anthony Payne II, Michael Anthony, Rolonda Rochelle, Marquita Goings, and Wayne Colley in Strange Love (2023)
      Strange Love
      5.3
      • Raymond Talbert
      • 2023
    • Jacob Latimore and Tosin Cole in House Party (2023)
      House Party
      4.4
      • Carl Anthony Payne II
      • 2023
    • Kid's Crew (2022)
      Kid's Crew
      TV Series
      • Sandman
      • 2022
    • Sofia Black-D'Elia in Single Drunk Female (2022)
      Single Drunk Female
      6.8
      TV Series
      • George
      • 2022
    • Christopher B. Duncan, B.J. Britt, and Brittany S. Hall in Christmas Dilemma (2020)
      Christmas Dilemma
      6.4
      TV Movie
      • Eddie
      • 2020
    • Thomas Miles, Mya, Carl Anthony Payne II, Gary Anthony Sturgis, Christopher O'Neal, Christopher Jefferson, and Cayden Wilson in 5th Ward (2018)
      5th Ward
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Councilman Davis
      • 2018–2020
    • Amanda Seales, Jay Ellis, and Issa Rae in Insecure (2016)
      Insecure
      8.1
      TV Series
      • 2020
    • Everyday But Christmas (2019)
      Everyday But Christmas
      6.8
      • Driver (as Carl Anthony Payne)
      • 2019
    • Black Privilege (2019)
      Black Privilege
      3.4
      TV Movie
      • Chuck
      • 2019

    Producer

    • Terrence 'T.C.' Carson, Carl Anthony Payne II, Charles Malik Whitfield, Mishon Ratliff, Brely Evans, and Erica Page in Last Call (2019)
      Last Call
      6.9
      TV Series
      • associate producer
      • 2019
    • Make Time 4 Love (2015)
      Make Time 4 Love
      6.9
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 2015
    • Carl Anthony Payne II, Tammy Townsend, Caryn Ward, Timon Kyle Durrett, Tanjareen Thomas, Brad James, and Christopher Nolen in Zodiac Sign (2015)
      Zodiac Sign
      6.8
      • executive producer
      • 2015
    • Trespassers (2014)
      Trespassers
      Short
      • executive producer
      • 2014
    • Crossroads
      Short
      • executive producer
      • 2012
    • Downline
      Short
      • executive producer
      • 2012
    • Nice Guy
      Short
      • executive producer
      • 2012
    • Reckless
      Short
      • executive producer
      • 2012
    • Rhythm
      Short
      • executive producer
      • 2012
    • The Chronicles of Nathan Gregory
      Short
      • executive producer
      • 2012
    • The Promise
      9.3
      Short
      • executive producer
      • 2012
    • Torn
      Short
      • associate producer
      • 2012

    Director

    • Young Dylan in Young Dylan (2020)
      Young Dylan
      2.7
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2021–2025
    • Carl Anthony Payne II, Michael Anthony, Rolonda Rochelle, Marquita Goings, and Wayne Colley in Strange Love (2023)
      Strange Love
      5.3
      • Director
      • 2023
    • China Anne McClain in House of Payne (2006)
      House of Payne
      3.8
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2022
    • Misguided Behavior (2017)
      Misguided Behavior
      5.9
      • Director
      • 2017
    • Rhythm
      Short
      • Director
      • 2012

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    Trailer 1:50
    TV Trailer
    Misguided Behavior
    Trailer 2:32
    Misguided Behavior
    A Heart That Forgives
    Trailer 2:19
    A Heart That Forgives
    Love the One You're With
    Trailer 1:29
    Love the One You're With

    Personal details

    • Official sites
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    • Alternative names
      • Carl A. Payne II
    • Height
      • 5′ 6″ (1.68 m)
    • Born
      • May 24, 1969
      • Clinton, South Carolina, USA
    • Spouse
      • Melika WilliamsDecember 1992 - present (filed for divorce, 4 children)
    • Other works
      Appeared in Bobby Brown's music video "Girl Next Door" 1987

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    • Trivia
      Stepfather of singer Bobby Brown's oldest son, Landon.

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