Obituary of Carl Payne

Carl Payne

Carl Payne (born May 24th, 1969 in Trenton, New Jersey) was a TV Actor who was mostly recognized as Theo Huxtable's best friend Cockroach on the American TV sitcom "The Cosby Show". Carl died on October 23rd, 2025 (TBV) and his messy death was possibly because of a high wire walking mishap.

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Carl Payne Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Payne, Carl
Common Name: Carl Payne
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Trenton, New Jersey, United States
Birth Date: May 24, 1969
Age: 56
Also Known As: Karl, Pain
Occupations:
- TV Actor
- Film Actor

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Totino's Pizza Rolls
Favorite Color: Silver
Favorite Scent: Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb
Favorite Actor:

Carl's Family Tree

Birth Name: Carl Anthony Payne II
Father:
Mother:
Spouse/Partner:
Not Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

TV Actor Film Actor American Born on May 24th Born in 1969 Born in New Jersey

Carl's Notable Roles:

George Lopez (2002–2003)

Quotable Quotes:

"Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be. Whisper words of wisdom, let it be."

"If you read the newspaper and tell yourself about things you don't have time to read about then you should try listening to podcasts."

"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did."

"No, it's a cardigan, but thanks for noticing!"

"I like the hot wings. Knowing that has made my life easier, and not so bland."

"He was killed Oct. 15, 2001, less than two weeks after he was born. (V)"

"Carl Payne lived an accomplished life filled with laughter, talent, and impactful contributions, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be remembered and honored. (V)"

Is Mr. Carl Payne still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.