Page 45 - ABILITY Magazine -Cedric Yarbrough Issue

ctor Cedric Yarbrough has a cool, calm, col- Alected vibe about him. He seems genuinely
grateful for being able to do what he expresses so much passion for. When talk- ing about his family and especially his
mama, their warm pride of his endeavors is felt through his words. It’s refreshing to see that he goes beyond the script, from doing more research of characters he takes on, to being open to an organic improvisation, bring more authenticity to a scene.
Yarbrough is a good conversationalist, roots for the good guy, and enjoys a good laugh. And he knows a thing or two about comedy! Since making his way to LA in 2000, he’s nabbed coveted TV roles in Comedy Centrals’ Reno 911!, Arrested Development, Comedy Bang! Bang!, and The Goldbergs. He’s also made his mark on the big screen in Meet the Fockers, Black Dynamite, and The Boss, plus others. ABILITY caught up with the actor to talk about his path to acting and his current role as kind-hearted Kenneth on ABC’s Speech- less, starring Minnie Driver as the mother of a son with cerebral palsy. If you’ve caught the show, you have seen the adventures these characters go on sprinkled with plenty of relatable scenarios!
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