
Funnyman Eddie Griffin will perform live at the Grove of Anaheim, Saturday, February 20.
A popular comedian turned actor who started his career on-stage as a dare, funnyman Eddie Griffin has built an ever-growing fan base which led to his first starring role in 2002's Undercover Brother. After performances on HBO's Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam and a Cable Ace Award-nominated special, Griffin began branching out into acting. Roles in such films as The Last Boy Scout "1991", Coneheads "1993", and Jason's Lyric "1994" soon led to his own sitcom Malcom and Eddie in "1996", and Griffin's film appearances became more frequent. After headlining Double Take "2001" alongside Orlando Jones, Griffin then starred with Denzel Washington in John Q “2002”, earning him respect as a dramatic actor. Shortly thereafter, his leading-man status lead to his role as Anton Jackson in Undercover Brother "2002". In 2007, Eddie starred alongside Eddie Murphy in Norbit and aaudiences will next see him co-starring alongside Luke Wilson in The Wendall Baker Story. Eddie Griffin has conquered not only the stage, listed on Comedy Central’s top 100 Greatest Stand-ups of all time, but the silver screen as well. Eddie has appeared in several films and numerous television shows. In addition to his comedic skills, Griffin is also a gifted Dancer, Choreographer and Singer.
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