Carl Anthony Payne II

Carl Anthony Payne II (born May 24, 1969) is an American actor known for his roles in various television sitcoms. He gained recognition for his portrayal of Cole Brown on the FOX sitcom Martin and Walter 'Cockroach' Bradley on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show. Payne has also appeared as Carl on Rock Me Baby, Curtis on George Lopez, and Myles Wilson on Tyler Perry's Young Dylan. He studied acting at the First All Children's Theater and graduated from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York and Howard University. In addition to his acting career, Payne has directed and produced music videos, web series, and short films, and is also a stand-up comic.