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Arsenio Hall

  • Producer
  • Actor
  • Writer
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Arsenio Hall
The African monarch Akeem learns he has a long-lost son in the United States and must return to America to meet and build a relationship with his unexpected heir.
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Coming 2 America (2021)
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Arsenio Hall was born on 12 February 1956 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. He is a producer and actor, known for Coming to America (1988), Coming 2 America (2021) and Harlem Nights (1989).
BornFebruary 12, 1956
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BornFebruary 12, 1956
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  • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
    • 5 wins & 4 nominations total

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Arsenio Hall and Miguel A. Núñez Jr. in Harlem Nights (1989)
Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall in Coming 2 America (2021)
Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, and Clint Smith in Coming 2 America (2021)
Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, and Kevin T. DeWitt in Coming 2 America (2021)
Vivica A. Fox and Arsenio Hall in Arsenio (1997)
Arsenio Hall and Chuck Connors in The Late Show (1986)
Arsenio Hall and Christopher Daniel Barnes in Day by Day (1988)
Arsenio Hall in Day by Day (1988)
Arsenio Hall
Arsenio Hall
Arsenio Hall and Adam Carolla in The Apprentice (2004)
Arsenio Hall, Patricia Velasquez, Clay Aiken, and Lisa Lampanelli in The Apprentice (2004)

Known for:

Eddie Murphy in Coming to America (1988)
Coming to America
7.1
  • Semmi
  • Morris
  • Extremely Ugly Girl
  • Reverend Brown
  • 1988
James Earl Jones, Eddie Murphy, Wesley Snipes, Arsenio Hall, John Amos, Paul Bates, Shari Headley, Leslie Jones, Tracy Morgan, Clint Smith, Akiley Love, Bella Murphy, Jermaine Fowler, Teyana Taylor, Rotimi, Nomzamo Mbatha, and KiKi Layne in Coming 2 America (2021)
Coming 2 America
5.3
  • Semmi
  • Morris
  • Reverend Brown
  • Baba
  • 2021
Eddie Murphy and Richard Pryor in Harlem Nights (1989)
Harlem Nights
6.1
  • Crying Man
  • 1989
Michael Jai White in Black Dynamite (2009)
Black Dynamite
7.4
  • Tasty Freeze
  • 2009

Credits

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Producer

  • Arsenio Hall in The Arsenio Hall Show (2013)
    The Arsenio Hall Show
    • producer
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 2013–2014
  • Vivica A. Fox and Arsenio Hall in Arsenio (1997)
    Arsenio
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 1997
  • Whoopi Goldberg, Tom Arnold, Roseanne Barr, Garth Brooks, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal, Lon Rosen, Kim Swann, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Clayton Lonie Jr., and Ed Madison in One on One with Magic Johnson (1994)
    One on One with Magic Johnson
    • executive producer
    • TV Movie
    • 1994
  • Arsenio Hall in The Arsenio Hall Show (1989)
    The Arsenio Hall Show
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 1989–1994
  • Bopha! (1993)
    Bopha!
    • executive producer
    • 1993
  • Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS, and You (1992)
    Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS, and You
    • executive producer
    • Video
    • 1992
  • Nia Peeples in The Party Machine with Nia Peeples (1991)
    The Party Machine with Nia Peeples
    • producer
    • TV Series
    • 1991

Actor

  • James Earl Jones, Eddie Murphy, Wesley Snipes, Arsenio Hall, John Amos, Paul Bates, Shari Headley, Leslie Jones, Tracy Morgan, Clint Smith, Akiley Love, Bella Murphy, Jermaine Fowler, Teyana Taylor, Rotimi, Nomzamo Mbatha, and KiKi Layne in Coming 2 America (2021)
    Coming 2 America
    • Semmi
    • Morris
    • Reverend Brown ...
    • 2021
  • All About the Washingtons (2018)
    All About the Washingtons
    • Arsenio Hall
    • TV Series
    • 2018
  • Lea Michele and Brandon Micheal Hall in The Mayor (2017)
    The Mayor
    • Ocho Okoye
    • TV Series
    • 2017–2018
  • Adam Sandler in Sandy Wexler (2017)
    Sandy Wexler
    • Arsenio Hall
    • 2017
  • Lopez (2016)
    Lopez
    • Arsenio Hall
    • TV Series
    • 2016
  • Kym Whitley, Tommy Davidson, Byron Minns, Michael Jai White, and Jimmy Walker Jr. in Black Dynamite (2011)
    Black Dynamite
    • Tasty Freeze (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2012
  • CCH Pounder, Carl Weathers, Daryl Mitchell, and Michael Strahan in Brothers (2009)
    Brothers
    • Arsenio Hall
    • TV Series
    • 2009
  • Michael Jai White in Black Dynamite (2009)
    Black Dynamite
    • Tasty Freeze
    • 2009
  • Steve Buscemi, John Cusack, Sean Hayes, and Molly Shannon in Igor (2008)
    Igor
    • Carl Cristall (voice)
    • 2008
  • Scooby-Doo! Pirates Ahoy! (2006)
    Scooby-Doo! Pirates Ahoy!
    • Captain Crothers (voice)
    • Video
    • 2006
  • The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie (2005)
    The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie
    • Arsenio Hall
    • 2005
  • The Proud Family Movie (2005)
    The Proud Family Movie
    • Dr. Carver
    • Bobby Proud (voice)
    • TV Movie
    • 2005
  • Artie Lange, Norm MacDonald, Nikki Cox, Ian Gomez, and Laurie Metcalf in The Norm Show (1999)
    The Norm Show
    • Joe
    • TV Series
    • 2000
  • Sammo Kam-Bo Hung in Martial Law (1998)
    Martial Law
    • Terrell Parker
    • TV Series
    • 1998–2000
  • Skip Chasers
    • Deacon
    • 1998

Writer

  • Arsenio Hall: Smart and Classy (2019)
    Arsenio Hall: Smart and Classy
    • written by
    • TV Special
    • 2019
  • Before They Were Kings: Vol. 1 (2004)
    Before They Were Kings: Vol. 1
    • Writer
    • Video
    • 2004
  • Arsenio Hall in The Arsenio Hall Show (1989)
    The Arsenio Hall Show
    • writer
    • TV Series
    • 1989–1994
  • Soul Train Comedy Awards (1993)
    Soul Train Comedy Awards
    • Writer
    • TV Special
    • 1993
  • A Party for Richard Pryor
    • Writer
    • TV Special
    • 1991
  • 1990 MTV Video Music Awards (1990)
    1990 MTV Video Music Awards
    • Writer
    • TV Special
    • 1990
  • Comedy Club
    • Writer (1987)
    • TV Series
    • 1987
  • Uptown Comedy Express (1987)
    Uptown Comedy Express
    • Writer
    • TV Special
    • 1987

Videos21

The 'Coming 2 America' Cast Express Their Zamunda Pride
Clip 3:16
The 'Coming 2 America' Cast Express Their Zamunda Pride
Which Eddie Murphy Characters Deserve a Comeback?
Clip 2:22
Which Eddie Murphy Characters Deserve a Comeback?
Official Trailer
Trailer 1:30
Official Trailer
Official Trailer
Trailer 2:32
Official Trailer
Official Trailer
Trailer 1:46
Official Trailer
Complete Collection DVD Trailer
Trailer 0:55
Complete Collection DVD Trailer
Official Trailer
Trailer 2:39
Official Trailer
Coming 2 America
Trailer 2:32
Coming 2 America
Coming 2 America
Trailer 1:46
Coming 2 America
Scooby-Doo Pirates Ahoy!
Trailer 1:01
Scooby-Doo Pirates Ahoy!
What We Know About 'Coming 2 America' ... So Far
Video 4:05
What We Know About 'Coming 2 America' ... So Far
Is This Just A Publicity Stunt?
Video 2:08
Is This Just A Publicity Stunt?

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Arsenio
  • Height
    • 5′ 10½″ (1.79 m)
  • Born
    • February 12, 1956
    • Cleveland, Ohio, USA
  • Children
    • Arsenio Cheron Hall Jr.
  • Parents
      Fred Hall
  • Other works
    TV commercial: 1-800-COLLECT
  • Publicity listings
    • 8 Articles
    • 1 Pictorial
    • 3 Magazine Cover Photos

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Arsenio Hall (as a character named Chunky A) put out an album entitled "Large and In Charge". Paula Abdul, Wil Wheaton and Ice-T are among the guests that appear on the album.
  • Quotes
    (on whether he has ever been married) No. I've never understood what the upside of marriage would be for me personally. I love being in a relationship, but marriage isn't for me.
  • Trademark
    Began his talk show, saying 'Woof' repeatedly with circulating his clunched fist in the air.
  • Salary
    • Coming to America
      (1988)
      $900,000

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