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Allen Payne (born July 7, 1968) is an American film and television actor. Payne's first exposure on television was in 1990 on the sitcom The Cosby Show. During two seasons, he made several appearances portraying the character Lance Rodman. He also appeared as Marcus Stokes in an episode during season two of The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air. He also made a guest appearance on Malcolm & Eddie as Prince. Payne has appeared in many films, including a role with Jada Pinkett Smith in Jason's Lyric. He also appeared in New Jack City, Vampire in Brooklyn and Double Platinum. He has also studied dance.... MORE

Allen Payne (born July 7, 1968) is an American film and television actor. Payne's first exposure on television was in 1990 on the sitcom The Cosby Show. During two seasons, he made several appearances portraying the character Lance Rodman. He also appeared as Marcus Stokes in an episode during season two of The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air. He also made a guest appearance on Malcolm & Eddie as Prince. Payne has appeared in many films, including a role with Jada Pinkett Smith in Jason's Lyric. He also appeared in New Jack City, Vampire in Brooklyn and Double Platinum. He has also studied dance. Beginning in 2006, he starred in Tyler Perry's House of Payne. He had to take care of his two children, daughter Jazmine Payne (China Anne McClain) and son Malik Payne (Larramie "Doc" Shaw), at his Aunt Ella's and Uncle Curtis' house after his drug addicted ex-wife, Janine Payne (Demetria McKinney) burns down their house. After his ex-wife finishes her second attempt at rehab, she returns and Ella Payne convinces the family to let her move back in. While Janine and C.J. are still divorced, she becomes pregnant with twins, Jayden and Hayden. The couple then get remarried. He also appeared in a LESS