Backdrop image for movie Platinum Comedy Series: Roasting Shaquille O'Neal

Platinum Comedy Series: Roasting Shaquille O'Neal (2002)

The Shaquille O'Neal Celebrity Roast is a unique urban comedy special that combines the world of sports and entertainment. In an unconventional format, megastar Shaquilee O'Neal rounds up a dream team of some of comedy's hottest stars for an hour of non-stop laughter all at Shaq's expense. Hosted by Grammy award winner and talk show host, Queen Latifah, this hilarious program features a star-studded roster including Cedric The Entertainer, Steve Harvey, D.L. Hugley, Bill Bellamy, Jimmy Kimmel, Joe Torry, Mark Curry, Tommy Davidson, Michael Colyar, Mo'nique, and the legendary Dick Gregory.

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Top billed cast

  • Photo of Shaquille O'NealShaquille O'NealSelf
  • Photo of Queen LatifahQueen LatifahSelf - Host
  • Photo of Bill BellamyBill BellamySelf
  • Photo of Cedric the EntertainerCedric the EntertainerSelf
  • Photo of Michael ColyarMichael ColyarSelf
  • Photo of Mark CurryMark CurrySelf
  • Photo of Tommy DavidsonTommy DavidsonSelf
  • Photo of Dick GregoryDick GregorySelf
  • Photo of D.L. HughleyD.L. HughleySelf
  • Photo of Jimmy KimmelJimmy KimmelSelf

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