The Boondocks cast now: what happened to the voices behind the show?
From awards to personal milestones, The Boondocks cast has seen it all since the show’s final season. Regina King, John Witherspoon, Gary Anthony Williams, Cedric Yarbrough, Jill Talley, and Gabby Soleil each brought unforgettable voices and personalities to the show’s satirical world.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Key takeaways
- Meet the main The Boondocks cast: where are they now?
- Why were The Boondocks episodes removed?
- Is Riley in The Boondocks a girl?
- Who did Snoop Dogg voice in The Boondocks?
- Who voiced Huey and Riley Freeman in The Boondocks?
- What happened to John Witherspoon from The Boondocks?
- Did The Boondocks cast return for the planned reboot?
Key takeaways
- Regina King has since earned acclaim as an actress and director, winning an Academy Award for If Beale Street Could Talk and directing One Night in Miami.
- Gary Anthony Williams (Uncle Ruckus) continues to voice characters in shows like Bob’s Burgers, American Dad!, and will appear in Batman: Caped Crusader in 2025.
- Cedric Yarbrough (Tom DuBois) is recognised for Reno 911! and has had recurring roles on The Goldbergs, Speechless, and AMC's Lucky Hank.
- John Witherspoon passed away on 29 October 2019 at age 77.
Meet the main The Boondocks cast: where are they now?
The Boondocks cast brought to life some of the most iconic characters in adult animation, blending sharp humour with social commentary. Here are the stars behind the voices and what they have been doing since their time on the show.
1. Regina King (Huey Freeman and Riley Freeman)
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- Date of birth: 15 January 1971
- Place of birth: Los Angeles, California, U.S.
- Age: 54 years old (as of August 2025)
- Age during filming (2005): 34
- Career: Actress, film director
Regina King voiced both Huey and Riley Freeman in Season 1 of The Boondocks. King’s career began on the sitcom 227. Later on, she moved on to acclaimed roles in films such as Ray (2004), The Harder They Fall (2021), and If Beale Street Could Talk (2018), which earned her the 2019 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Regina made her directorial debut with One Night in Miami (2020) and returned to the spotlight in 2024 as Shirley Chisholm in the Netflix biopic Shirley. She is also set to star alongside Zoë Kravitz and Austin Butler in Darren Aronofsky’s upcoming crime thriller Caught Stealing (2025).
The film director was married to music producer Ian Alexander Sr. from 1997 to 2007, and they had one son, Ian Alexander Jr., born in 1996. Tragically, her only child ended his life in January 2022 at the age of 26, prompting her to pause her career.
Filming for Shirley had begun a month before her son’s passing, and King openly shared how she found the strength to complete the project. Speaking to Harper’s Bazaar, she said,
I know Ian would have felt like if I didn't finish something because of a choice that he needed to make, then I wasn't honouring him. We all landed at the finish line on Ian's wings. He guided us there.
Since then, she has spoken candidly about her grief while maintaining a largely private personal life.
2. John Witherspoon (Robert Jebediah “Granddad” Freeman)
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- Date of birth: 27 January 1942
- Place of birth: Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
- Age: Deceased (on 29 October 2019 at age 77)
- Age during filming (2005): 63
- Career: Actor, comedian
John Witherspoon voiced the cantankerous Robert “Granddad” Freeman on The Boondocks (2005–2014). A veteran comedian and actor, he was best known for his staple roles as Ice Cube’s father, Mr. Jones, in the Friday film trilogy and as John “Pops” Williams in The Wayans Bros..
John was also a recurring cast member on Adult Swim’s Black Jesus. Unfortunately, Witherspoon died on 29 October 2019 at his home in Sherman Oaks, California, at the age of 77. He was survived by his wife, Angela Spadaro, and their two sons, JD and Alexander.
3. Gary Anthony Williams (Uncle Ruckus)
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- Date of birth: 14 March 1966
- Place of birth: Atlanta, Georgia
- Age: 59 years old (as of August 2025)
- Age during filming (2005): 39
- Career: Voice actor, comedian
Gary Anthony Williams provided the voice of Uncle Ruckus on The Boondocks. Many recognise him from his live-action role as Abe Kenarban on Malcolm in the Middle. Williams has had a prolific character acting and voice-over career.
In recent years, he has lent his voice to dozens of animated shows, including Bob’s Burgers, Velma, American Dad! and Rick and Morty. In 2025, he is set to voice Detective Arnold Flass in Amazon Prime’s Batman: Caped Crusader animated series.
Williams is married to Leslie; the couple have one son, Ethan.
4. Cedric Yarbrough (Thomas “Tom” DuBois)
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- Date of birth: 20 March 1973
- Place of birth: Burnsville, Minnesota, U.S.
- Age: 52 years old (as of August 2025)
- Age during filming (2005): 32
- Career: Actor, comedian
Cedric Yarbrough was about 32 during the show’s first season. Yarbrough is best known for playing Deputy S. Jones on the comedy series Reno 911!, a role he held for nearly twenty years.
The American comedian has also had recurring roles on ABC comedies such as The Goldbergs and Speechless. In 2023, he joined the cast of AMC's drama Lucky Hank (alongside Bob Odenkirk), although the series was cancelled after one season.
5. Jill Talley (Sarah DuBois)
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- Date of birth: 19 December 1962
- Place of birth: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
- Age: 62 years old (as of August 2025)
- Age during filming (2005): 42
- Career: Voice actress
Jill Talley voiced Sarah DuBois, Tom DuBois’s wife, on The Boondocks. She was 42 during the first season. Talley is also a prolific voice actress and comedian. Notably, she is the voice of Karen the computer on SpongeBob SquarePants (Plankton’s wife), a voice quite distinct from her Sarah DuBois character.
Talley continues to voice characters in animation. For example, she has roles on Nickelodeon’s The Loud House and Netflix’s Chicago Party Aunt.
Talley has been married since 1995 to fellow voice actor Tom Kenny (the voice of SpongeBob). The couple lives in California and has two children.
6. Gabby Soleil (Jazmine DuBois)
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- Date of birth: 25 May 1995
- Place of birth: California, U.S.
- Age: 30 years old (as of August 2025)
- Age during filming (2005): 10
- Career: Former child actress
Gabby Soleil provided the voice of Jazmine DuBois in The Boondocks, Seasons 1–3. She was about ten years old during Season 1. Soleil "has kept a low profile" since voicing Jazmine; she did not return for Seasons 4–5 and has not taken on notable acting roles since. The former child actress's character was recast with Kiarah Pollas in season 4.
Why were The Boondocks episodes removed?
Certain episodes—most notably Season 3's “The Story of Jimmy Rebel”—were permanently removed from streaming platforms like HBO Max and Adult Swim due to cultural sensitivities.
Is Riley in The Boondocks a girl?
Riley Freeman is a boy. He is Huey's younger brother, voiced by Regina King, and is consistently portrayed as male throughout both the comics and TV series.
Who did Snoop Dogg voice in The Boondocks?
The American rapper, Snoop Dogg, provided the voice for the character Macktastic (also known as Captain Mack), a rapper in Thugnificent’s Lethal Interjection crew.
Who voiced Huey and Riley Freeman in The Boondocks?
Regina King voiced Huey and Riley Freeman throughout the series’ run. She balanced the voices so well that many viewers did not realise one person voiced both characters.
What happened to John Witherspoon from The Boondocks?
John Witherspoon, who voiced Robert “Granddad” Freeman, passed away on 29 October 2019 at age 77. He died at his home in Sherman Oaks, California.
Did The Boondocks cast return for the planned reboot?
A reboot was announced in 2019 but faced multiple delays and was eventually cancelled in 2022. Regina King was set to reprise her roles, but production never began. John Witherspoon’s death also impacted plans for the revival.
The Boondocks cast left an indelible mark on adult animation, blending satire, social commentary, and unforgettable performances. From Regina King’s dual role as Huey and Riley to John Witherspoon’s iconic Granddad, each actor brought depth and authenticity to their characters.
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