Actor and comedian Carl Payne has played a part in some of the most recognized and celebrated cultural television series of the past few decades.
As an actor, many people may remember him from some of his iconic character roles, such as “Cockroach” on “The Cosby Show” or “Cole Brown” from the hit show “Martin,” to name a few. Aside from being an accomplished actor, He’s also a veteran stand-up comedian who has been blazing stages across the country with his hilarious brand of comedy.
Payne sat down with show host Angelo Sykes to discuss his upbringing in Harlem, how he got into acting as a youth, when his big break came, what it was like working on some of the iconic shows as a youth, and more! In this informative interview, Payne tells some memorable stories from his show business career and his account of when the comedy bug hit him and how he got started doing stand-up comedy.
Listen to this interview to hear how he describes the difference between performing as part of a cast with others vs being a solo attraction as a stand-up comedian!
