Charles Andrew Payne

Charles Andrew Payne

59 · Born: Nov 20, 1966

Personal Details

BornNov 20, 1966 Grenada, British West Indies [now Grenada]

Biography

Charles Andrew Payne is a multifaceted individual who has made a name for himself in various fields, including acting, comedy, writing, and motivational speaking.

Starting his career at a young age, Payne has had the opportunity to appear in numerous television shows, films, commercials, and theatre productions, showcasing his versatility as an actor.

As a professional comedian, Payne has toured extensively across Canada and the USA, headlining at comedy clubs and comedy festivals. He is also in high demand as a corporate event speaker, where he delivers talks on business topics, perseverance, and resiliency, incorporating his signature blend of comedy and storytelling.

Payne's writing talents have been showcased in various publications and have been produced on both the theatrical stage and television. In addition, he was the head writer and star of the Rosie-nominated web series, The Parent Council, in 2018.

Payne is also a co-founder of Vancouver's The Fox & Hounds Theatre Company, where he has appeared in most of their productions and has also produced and directed several shows. His latest project, Choice, which he wrote and co-produced, is currently in pre-production as of March 2021.

In his personal life, Payne has been married to Dalyce Reid-Payne since 2007 and has two sons, Cael Payne and Austin Reid, from his marriage.

As a talented individual with a wide range of skills and accomplishments, Charles Andrew Payne is a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry.

Career

2023
The Ties That Bind
The Ties That Bind as Joe Lafferty
2020
Miracle in East Texas
Miracle in East Texas as Reverend Reese
2018
Den of Thieves
Den of Thieves as LAPD Metro Cop
2004
Connie and Carla
Connie and Carla as Hollywood Policeman
2003
Strange Frequency 2
Strange Frequency 2 as Cop #1 (segment 'Instant Karma')
2002
2001
2000
The Spiral Staircase
The Spiral Staircase as Medical Examiner
Up, Up, and Away!
Up, Up, and Away! as Policeman #2
1998
Sweet Deception
Sweet Deception as Nassau Bank Manager
Wrongfully Accused
Wrongfully Accused as Paramedic #1
1996
1995
Slam Dunk Ernest
Slam Dunk Ernest as Opponent 1