A versatile actor, writer, host, and standup comic, Godfrey has made a name for himself for the range and depth in his work. With an ongoing successful career in standup comedy, he tours internationally. His hilarious one-hour stand-up special, REGULAR BLACK, is currently streaming on Showtime, along with his half hour Netflix Special under Tiffany Haddish’s THEY READY series.
On the acting front, Godfrey can be seen recurring in the half hour HBO sitcom, SOUTH SIDE, and recurring in the Amazon series HARLEM. He can also be seen opposite Gabrielle Union in the Netflix feature film THE PERFECT FIND. Previously, he has played the hilarious recurring role of ‘Plaid Jeff’ in Adult Swim’s NEON JOE, WEREWOLF HUNTER. He has also held great recurring roles in LOUIE for FX, BENDERS for IFC and played the lead in the FX pilot, BRONX WARRANTS. His Feature credits include ZOOLANDER, SOUL PLANE, and the Indie, THREE DAYS IN VEGAS, in which he performed alongside Nicolas Cage.
His podcast “In Godfrey We Trust” has developed a massive following and features sharp, insightful, and entertaining conversations with fellow comics about culture and current events. Further in the unscripted space, Godfrey co-hosted FOX’s highly-received gameshow, BULLSEYE, opposite Kellen Lutz.
His one man show called “The Godfrey Complex” was a major hit at the Just For Laughs festival in Montreal, from which GQ Magazine said that Godfrey “is set to be one of the biggest performers in the US in 12 months,” following his run at the festival. Godfrey’s one-hour special for Comedy Central, “Godfrey: Black By Accident” is a great example of his witty, intellectual capabilities as a standup.