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999 proved to be a pivotal year for Godfrey Danchima, landing the starring role in "Lateline" as the spoiled son of an African Dictator, Mifune Umbewbwe. Godfrey also appeared as the "30x30 Kid Flicks" host on HBO's Family Channel.
Godfrey discovered his true comedic abilities when performing impressions of his college football teammates during a talent show for the team and staff.

"It's funny how things work out, but I had to be a walk on for a running back position on a Big Ten team before I would get the opportunity to finally discover what I really wanted to do for the rest of my life," he said.

After graduating, Godfrey returned home to Chicago where he formed the comedy team of Godrey and Alexander. As the only African American comedy duo working in the area, they soon gained local recognition from working ou in the Funny Firm in downtown Chicago. After a scant six months, their reputation was good enough to allow them to work the better clubs (All Jokes Aside, Zanies and the Clique) and college campuses.

After a year, Godfrey went solo, expanding into new areas as a way of supplementing his income. He began doing commercials and print advertising in Chicago, achieving almost immediate success when he booked three major national spots (World Cup Soccer, Nintendo and McDonalds).

His other television appearances include: the Comedy Central's "Comic Justice," "All Jokes Aside Comedy Club," "Midnight Mac" (HBO), and "Friday Night Videos." He has also warmed up crowds for such shows as CBS's "Cosby Show" and Dan Akroyd's "Soulman."

Later, Godfrey made his New York debuts at Caroline's Comedy Club and The Comic Strip, where he was immediately discovered and signed by the prestigious talent agency, William Morris. In addition to his work in nightclubs and commercials, he also has a blossoming film career. His recent appearance in "Original Gangsters" (starring Jim Brown, Pam Grier, Richard Roundtree and Paul Winfield), an Orion Pictures release, gave him his first opportunity to show off his acting ability to a nationwide audience. Godfrey also appeared in "Chain Reaction" (Keanu Reeves and Morgan Freeman) as a lab technician.

Godfrey can regularly be seen performing in New York's hottest Comedy Clubs: The Comedy Cellar, Comic Strip, Caroline's Comedy and The Boston Comedy Club.