Biography
Arsenio Hall (born February 12, 1955) is an American actor, comedian, and former talk show host. He is best known for his talk show The Arsenio Hall Show, which ran between 1989 and 1994, and his roles in the films Coming to America and Harlem Nights. Hall is also known for his appearance as Alan Thicke's sidekick on the talk show Thicke of the Night.
Known For
Complete Filmography
Coming 2 America
2021
as Semmi / Morris / Reverend Brown / Baba
Prince Akeem Joffer is set to become King of Zamunda when he discovers he has a son he never knew about in America – a street savvy Queens native name...
Zappa
2020
as Self (archive footage)
With the help of more than 10,000 dedicated Zappa fans, this is the long-awaited definitive documentary project of Alex Winter documenting the life an...
Disclosure
2020
as Self (archive footage)
An investigation of how Hollywood's fabled stories have deeply influenced how Americans feel about transgender people, and how transgender people have...
Arsenio Hall: Smart and Classy
2019
as Himself
In his first stand-up special, Arsenio Hall discusses getting older, the changing times and culture, social issues and even bothersome baby toes.
Arsenio Hall: Smart and Classy
2019
Writer
In his first stand-up special, Arsenio Hall discusses getting older, the changing times and culture, social issues and even bothersome baby toes.
Deborah Harry Does Not Like Interviews
2019
as Self
An archival biography film about the early career of Deborah Harry told entirely through press interviews where she endures superficial, tedious, and ...
Whitney
2018
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Examines the life and career of singer Whitney Houston. Features never-before-seen archival footage, exclusive recordings, rare performances and inter...
Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson
2018
as Self
Penn and Teller hired Johnny Thompson to consult on their magic show as soon as the duo began their career and Johnny has been with them ever since. "...
Gilbert
2017
as Self
The life and career of one of comedy's most inimitable modern voices, Mr. Gilbert Gottfried.
Sandy Wexler
2017
as Self
When a hapless but dedicated talent manager signs his first client who actually has talent, his career finally starts to take off.
Kareem: Minority of One
2015
as Self
This documentary charts the complexity and genius of the NBA's all-time leading scorer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's legendary career, both on and off the cou...
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
2013
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Taking inspiration from Peter M. Bracke's definitive book of the same name, this seven-hour documentary dives into the making of all twelve Friday the...
Eddie Murphy: One Night Only
2012
as Self
Eddie Murphy: One Night Only pays homage to Murphy's journey from a 15-year-old aspiring comedian, through the record-breaking Raw, which remains the ...
Vanilla Ice Archive
2012
as Self (archive footage)
The life and career of American rapper Vanilla Ice, showcasing his start as a breakdancer in South Dallas to his mainstream international success and ...
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
2011
as Self
Beloved by children of all ages around the world, Elmo is an international icon. Few people know his creator, Kevin Clash, who dreamed of working with...
Gloria: In Her Own Words
2011
as Self (archive footage)
Despite decades of opposition from the right, and recent personal setbacks, Gloria Steinem remains one of the most outspoken and visible symbols of th...
Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals
2010
as Self - Magic's Friend
An exploration of the fierce rivalry between NBA superstars Larry Bird and Magic Johnson during their decade of dominance.
Black Dynamite
2009
as Tasty Freeze
This is the story of 1970s African-American action legend Black Dynamite. The Man killed his brother, pumped heroin into local orphanages, and flooded...
Igor
2008
as Carl Cristall (voice)
A cliché hunchbacked evil scientist's assistant aspires to become a scientist himself, much to the displeasure of the rest of the evil science communi...
Heckler
2007
as Self
HECKLER is a comedic feature documentary exploring the increasingly critical world we live in. After starring in a film that was critically bashed, Ja...
Scooby-Doo! Pirates Ahoy!
2006
as Captain Crothers (voice)
It's horror on the high seas when Scooby-Doo and the gang take a creepy cruise into one of the world's most mysterious places, the Bermuda Triangle! I...
The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie
2005
as Arsenio Hall
After making it to the top of the charts, members of the Silver Boulders, a popular tween rock band, find themselves undermined by internal squabbling...
The Proud Family Movie
2005
as Dr. Carver / Bobby Proud (voice)
Penny and her family are lured on an all expenses paid vacation where a mad scientist captures them, refusing to let them go because Oscar won't revea...
Before They Were Kings: Vol. 1
2004
as Himself
The greats of comedy, when they were young and struggling with their great early routines.
Before They Were Kings: Vol. 1
2004
Writer
The greats of comedy, when they were young and struggling with their great early routines.
TV in Black: The First Fifty Years
2004
as Self (archive footage)
Discover how television has reflected the African American experience in this retrospective of the medium's first half-century. Actors, writers and hi...
Playboy Mansion Parties Uncensored
2001
as Self
See inside the exclusive Playboy Mansion, with parties attended by all the A-List celebrities
Intimate Portrait: Josephine Baker
1999
as Narrator
From world-renowned performer of the Jazz Age, to WWII spy, to civil rights activist – a look into the iconic life and legacy of Josephine Baker, narr...
Skip Chasers
1998
as Deacon
An unsold CBS pilot about a mailman named Deacon, who gets entangled in a mess involving a team of Bail Enforcement Agents (bounty hunters who chase ...
Happy Birthday Elizabeth: A Celebration of Life
1997
as Self
A special celebrating Elizabeth Taylor's 65th birthday featuring never-before-seen footage of her life and career.
Blankman
1994
as Self
Darryl is a childlike man with a genius for inventing various gadgets out of junk. When he stumbles on a method to make his clothes bulletproof, he de...
Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS and You
1992
as Self - Host
Join stars Paula Abdul, Luke Perry, Sinbad, Pauly Shore, Jaleel White and many, many more as they take an entertaining, music-filled and honest look a...
Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS and You
1992
Executive Producer
Join stars Paula Abdul, Luke Perry, Sinbad, Pauly Shore, Jaleel White and many, many more as they take an entertaining, music-filled and honest look a...
Ghost
1990
as Arsenio Hall (uncredited)
After a young man is murdered, his spirit stays behind to warn his lover of impending danger, with the help of a reluctant psychic.
Harlem Nights
1989
as Crying Man
'Sugar' Ray is the owner of an illegal casino and must contend with the pressure of vicious gangsters and corrupt police who want to see him go out of...
Coming to America
1988
as Semmi / Extremely Ugly Girl / Morris / Reverend Brown
An African prince decides it’s time for him to find a princess... and his mission leads him and his most loyal friend to Queens, New York. In disguise...
Amazon Women on the Moon
1987
as Apartment Victim (segment "Mondo Condo")
Centered around a television station which features a 1950s-style sci-fi movie interspersed with a series of wild commercials, wacky shorts and weird ...
Uptown Comedy Express
1987
TV Special with a variety of comedians
Uptown Comedy Express
1987
Writer
TV Special with a variety of comedians