Allen Payne

Acting

Allen Payne

Born July 7, 1968 · Harlem, New York City, New York, USA (age 58)

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Known For

The Perfect StormThe Perfect Storm · 2000
The Perfect Storm
★ 6.52000
MovieDramaAdventure
In October 1991, a confluence of weather conditions combined to form a killer storm in the North Atlantic. Caught in the storm was the sword-fishing boat Andrea Gail.
New Jack CityNew Jack City · 1991
New Jack City
★ 6.71991
MovieThrillerCrime
A gangster, Nino, is in the Cash Money Brothers, making a million dollars every week selling crack. A cop, Scotty, discovers that the only way to infiltrate the gang is to become a dealer himself.
The Tuskegee AirmenThe Tuskegee Airmen · 1995
The Tuskegee Airmen
★ 7.11995
MovieWarHistory
During the Second World War, a special project is begun by the US Army Air Corps to integrate African American pilots into the Fighter Pilot Program. Known as the "Tuskegee Airman" for the name of the airbase at which they were trained, these men were forced to constantly endure harassement, prejudice, and much behind the scenes politics until at last they were able to prove themselves in combat.
CB4CB4 · 1993
CB4
★ 6.11993
MovieComedyMusic
A "rockumentary", covering the rise to fame of MC Gusto, Stab Master Arson, and Dead Mike: members of the rap group "CB4". We soon learn that these three are not what they seem and don't appear to know as much about rap music as they claim... but a lack of musical ability in an artist never hurts sales, does it? You've just got to play the part of a rap star...
Vampire in BrooklynVampire in Brooklyn · 1995
Vampire in Brooklyn
★ 5.11995
MovieComedyHorror
Detective Rita Veder is assigned to a baffling serial murder case. After examining the crime scene — a corpse-filled ship found adrift at sea — she meets Maximilian, a smooth-talking Caribbean playboy determined to romance her.
A Price Above RubiesA Price Above Rubies · 1998
A Price Above Rubies
★ 5.41998
MovieDramaRomance
About a young woman who is married to a devout Jew and the problems that trouble their marriage because of the woman wanting something more out of her life.
Blue Hill AvenueBlue Hill Avenue · 2003
Blue Hill Avenue
★ 6.72003
MovieDramaCrime
A child of a middle class home with solid moral values is lured into a world of crime and corruption.
Double PlatinumDouble Platinum · 1999
Double Platinum
★ 7.91999
MovieDramaMusic
The story of a mother driven to reach the heights of superstardom at the cost of abandoning her only child.

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California LoveCalifornia Love · 2021
California Love
★ 5.02021
MovieTV MovieDrama
Leon Watkins runs a community helpline in South Central LA, where anyone in need of help is welcome. One of his most frequent visitors is local gang leader, John Wesley Hunter, otherwise known as “Joker” to the streets. After a day of hustling and almost losing his life in a shoot-out, Joker goes to the one place where he knows he can get help. All in a typical day’s work for Leon until an unlikely woman shows up insisting on aiding him in his fight for his community. This unlikely team defies social constructs by working together to actively fight oppression and gain nation-wide recognition for a hidden reality of many. Along their way they experience the deep-seeded hatred that has plagued America, great love, and tragedy as they leave behind a legacy.

Leon Watkins

Tyler Perry's House of PayneTyler Perry's House of Payne · 2007
Tyler Perry's House of Payne
★ 7.62007
SeriesComedy
A multigenerational, working-class family experience life's struggles with faith, love and, most importantly, humor. Curtis, aka 'Pops', the uncle and head of the household, has house and home turned upside down when an unexpected event forces his nephew, CJ, and CJ’s kids to move in, putting three generations under one roof. This chaotic living situation takes its toll on cranky Pops, who is reluctant to have his routine disturbed. In addition to CJ’s family, Pops and Ella’s son, Calvin, a wise-cracking, broke college student, hangs out at home, making it impossible for any peace and quiet. It soon becomes evident just how wide the gap is, as the family tries to find a way to coexist through all of life’s hilarious ups and downs.

Clarence 'C.J.' Payne Jr.