Lance Gross Tickets

Lance Gross may be best known for his dramatic roles on television and in film, but the actor has also shown a talent for comedy. Born and raised in California, Gross began his acting career in 2006 with small guest appearances on shows like "Eve" and "The Bernie Mac Show." It wasn't until he landed the recurring role of Calvin Payne on the hit series "Tyler Perry's House of Payne" that he became a household name.

While "House of Payne" was primarily a family sitcom, Gross found ways to inject humor into his performance as Calvin, a young man trying to support his wife and child while dealing with various personal and professional challenges. Whether he was bickering with his wife's father (played by Perry himself) or struggling to maintain his cool in the face of workplace drama, Gross brought a natural ease and charisma to his comedic scenes.

Gross has continued to work in comedy since leaving "House of Payne" in 2012. He starred in the short-lived NBC series "Crisis" as Secret Service Agent Marcus Finley, who finds himself in a thrilling, high-stakes mystery involving the kidnapping of several Washington D.C. schoolchildren. While "Crisis" was more of a suspenseful drama than a straight-up comedy, Gross displayed a comedic spark in his interactions with his fellow agents, including Rachael Taylor and Gillian Anderson.

In 2018, Gross took on a rare leading comedic role in the indie film "Tempo." Directed by Eric Haywood, the movie follows two best friends (played by Gross and Grey Damon) who decide to start their own line-dancing business. Gross brings a goofy charm to his portrayal of Chris, a dreamer who always seems to have a new scheme up his sleeve. The film received mixed reviews, but Gross's comedic chops were widely praised.

Beyond his appearances on screen, Gross has also proved himself to be a skilled improviser. He regularly participates in the live comedy show "Chocolate Sundaes," which takes place at the Laugh Factory in Hollywood and features a rotating lineup of comedians and actors. Gross has been known to perform impressions, tell stories and riff on various topics with ease and wit.

While it's clear that Gross has a passion for drama and action (he has starred in shows like "Hawaii Five-O" and "MacGyver"), his comedic talents should not be overlooked. Whether he's delivering zingers on a sitcom or making off-the-cuff jokes on stage, Gross knows how to elicit laughs and keep audiences entertained. As he continues to grow as an actor, it will be exciting to see where his comedic instincts take him next.