George Wallace

George Wallace

Acting • Born 1948-07-21

Acting1Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Biography

George Henry Wallace (born July 21, 1952) is an American comedian and actor. Wallace has had supporting roles in a number of films, including 3 Strikes and the Coen Brothers film The Ladykillers (2004, as Sheriff Wyner). Wallace also appeared in Batman Forever (1995) as the Mayor of Gotham City. Other film credits include A Rage in Harlem (1991), The Wash (2001), Punchline (1988), Things Are Tough All Over (1982), Postcards from the Edge (1990), and Mr. Deeds (2002). Wallace made a brief appearance in the sitcom Scrubs episode "My Words of Wisdom" (2007), and in the sitcom Seinfeld episode "The Checks", where he played the doctor that was distracted by the song "Witchy Woman". He also appeared in the introduction scene to the home video release of Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time - Live on Broadway (1999) as a fictionalized version of himself. He portrayed a man in a retirement home in The Last Laugh (2019) and starred as the Mayor in Hubie Halloween (2020).

Filmography

103 credits
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time

Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time

Movie • 1998

Self

Soul of a Nation Presents: Black in Vegas

Soul of a Nation Presents: Black in Vegas

Movie • 2023

Self

The Ladykillers

The Ladykillers

Movie • 2004

Sherriff Wyner

George Wallace: The Vegas Bootleg

George Wallace: The Vegas Bootleg

Movie • 2018

Self

Think Like a Man Too

Think Like a Man Too

Movie • 2014

Randy the Dealer

Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!

Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!

Movie • 2003

Self

Heckler

Heckler

Movie • 2007

Self

A Comedy Celebration: The Comedy & Magic Club's 10th Anniversary

A Comedy Celebration: The Comedy & Magic Club's 10th Anniversary

Movie • 1989

Self

Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

Movie • 2009

Self

3 Strikes

3 Strikes

Movie • 2000

Pops Douglas

Comedian

Comedian

Movie • 2002

Self

Santa, Jr.

Santa, Jr.

Movie • 2002

Norm Potter

Shirin in Love

Shirin in Love

Movie • 2014

Officer Washington

Funny People

Funny People

Movie • 2009

George Wallace

Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special

Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special

Movie • 1997

The Farmer (voice)

The Joe Piscopo Halloween Party

The Joe Piscopo Halloween Party

Movie • 1987

Oprah Winfrey

Grow House

Grow House

Movie • 2017

Mark White

Just for Laughs Stand Up, Vol. 1: Best of the Uptown Comics

Just for Laughs Stand Up, Vol. 1: Best of the Uptown Comics

Movie • 2005

Himself

Richard Pryor: Icon

Richard Pryor: Icon

Movie • 2014

Himself

Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter

Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter

Movie • 2022

Self

Cosmic Slop

Cosmic Slop

Movie • 1994

Piggy (segment 'Space Traders')

In the Heat of the Night: Who Was Geli Bendl?

In the Heat of the Night: Who Was Geli Bendl?

Movie • 1994

Tommy Ammons

Unfrosted

Unfrosted

Movie • 2024

Lloyd

Things Are Tough All Over

Things Are Tough All Over

Movie • 1982

The Champ

The Comedy Club

The Comedy Club

Movie • 2016

Self

Catfish in Black Bean Sauce

Catfish in Black Bean Sauce

Movie • 1999

James

Nappily Ever After

Nappily Ever After

Movie • 2018

Driver

Eat Drink Laugh: The Story of The Comic Strip

Eat Drink Laugh: The Story of The Comic Strip

Movie • 2014

Self

Punchline

Punchline

Movie • 1988

Man with Arm in Cast

Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project

Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project

Movie • 2007

Self

Just Getting Started

Just Getting Started

Movie • 2017

Larry

Little Nicky

Little Nicky

Movie • 2000

Mayor Randolph

Mr. Deeds

Mr. Deeds

Movie • 2002

NAACP Administrator

A Tribute to Sam Kinison

A Tribute to Sam Kinison

Movie • 1993

Self

The Last Laugh

The Last Laugh

Movie • 2019

Johnny Sunshine

James the Second

James the Second

Movie • 2025

McMurray

Before They Were Kings: Vol. 1

Before They Were Kings: Vol. 1

Movie • 2004

Self

Joe Mande's Award-Winning Comedy Special

Joe Mande's Award-Winning Comedy Special

Movie • 2017

Self

The Wash

The Wash

Movie • 2001

Mr. Washington

Jerico

Jerico

Movie • 2016

Greg Parsons

Hubie Halloween

Hubie Halloween

Movie • 2020

Mayor Benson

George Wallace - Large & In Charge

George Wallace - Large & In Charge

Movie • 2004

Self

Meet Wally Sparks

Meet Wally Sparks

Movie • 1997

Bartender

Bebe's Kids

Bebe's Kids

Movie • 1992

Card Player #4 (voice)

Batman Forever

Batman Forever

Movie • 1995

Mayor

Bert Rigby, You're a Fool

Bert Rigby, You're a Fool

Movie • 1989

Bartender

A Rage in Harlem

A Rage in Harlem

Movie • 1991

Grave Digger

George Wallace: One Night Stand

George Wallace: One Night Stand

Movie • 1991

2 Minutes of Fame

2 Minutes of Fame

Movie • 2020

Self

Behind the Smile

Behind the Smile

Movie • 2006

Freakier Friday

Freakier Friday

Movie • 2025

George Wallace

Ben Tuval: Most Likely to Get Sick (or Hurt in a Freak Accident)

Ben Tuval: Most Likely to Get Sick (or Hurt in a Freak Accident)

Movie • 2025

Self

Seinfeld

Seinfeld

TV • 1989

Doctor

Queer Eye for the Straight Guy

Queer Eye for the Straight Guy

TV • 2003

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

TV • 1990

George

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

TV • 1992

Moesha

Moesha

TV • 1996

Game Show Host

The Parkers

The Parkers

TV • 1999

Tyler Perry's House of Payne

Tyler Perry's House of Payne

TV • 2007

Pet Star

Pet Star

TV • 2002

Self - Judge

Wanda at Large

Wanda at Large

TV • 2003

Conan

Conan

TV • 2010

Self

One Night Stand

One Night Stand

TV • 1989

The Marriage Ref

The Marriage Ref

TV • 2010

Self - Panelist

Ask Rita

Ask Rita

TV • 2003

K.C. Undercover

K.C. Undercover

TV • 2015

Poppa Earl

Tall Hopes

Tall Hopes

TV • 1993

George Harris

The Premise

The Premise

TV • 2021

Principal Wallace

Hollywood Squares

Hollywood Squares

TV • 1998

Self - Panelist

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

TV • 1962

Self

Gotham Comedy Live

Gotham Comedy Live

TV • 2012

Self - Host

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

TV • 1999

Ron Carter

Horace and Pete

Horace and Pete

TV • 2016

George

Sherri

Sherri

TV • 2022

Self - Guest

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

TV • 1995

Baba Mustafa (voice)

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

TV • 1995

The Farmer (voice)

MasterChef USA

MasterChef USA

TV • 2000

Self - Guest Judge

Comedy.tv

Comedy.tv

TV • 2009

The Very Very Best of the 70s

The Very Very Best of the 70s

TV • 2019

Self - Commentator

Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution

Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution

TV • 2022

Self

Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy

Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy

TV • 2022

Self

Comics Unleashed

Comics Unleashed

TV • 2006

Self

Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee

Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee

TV • 2012

Self

The Magic Hour

The Magic Hour

TV • 1998

Self

John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in L.A.

John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in L.A.

TV • 2024

Self

John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in L.A.

John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in L.A.

TV • 2024

Atlanta

Atlanta

TV • 2016

Greg

History of the World: Part II

History of the World: Part II

TV • 2023

Governor George Wallace

Bob's Burgers

Bob's Burgers

TV • 2011

Mr. Huggins (voice)

Arli$$

Arli$$

TV • 1996

Deacon Delbert Henry

Detroiters

Detroiters

TV • 2017

Freddie 'Motown' Brown

Clean Slate

Clean Slate

TV • 2025

Harry

Have I Got News for You

Have I Got News for You

TV • 2024

Self

Hacks

Hacks

TV • 2021

George Wallace

C Bear and Jamal

C Bear and Jamal

TV • 1996

The Soul Man

The Soul Man

TV • 2012

Clyde

Drunk History

Drunk History

TV • 2013

Bill Russell

Ben Tuval: Most Likely to Get Sick (or Hurt in a Freak Accident)

Ben Tuval: Most Likely to Get Sick (or Hurt in a Freak Accident)

TV • 2025

Self

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

TV • 2003

Self - Guest

Arli$$

Arli$$

TV • 1996

Father

Scrubs

Scrubs

TV • 2001

Minister

Arli$$

Arli$$

TV • 1996

George Wallace

Late Night with Seth Meyers

Late Night with Seth Meyers

TV • 2014

Self - Guest