biographical article needs additional citations for verification. It includes attribution to IMDb, which may not be a reliable source for biographical information. Please help by adding additional, reliable sources for verification. Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately, especially if potentially libelous or harmful. (February 2009) Doug E. Doug Born Douglas Bourne January 7, 1970 (1970-01-07) (age 41) Brooklyn, New York Occupation Actor, comedian, screenwriter, producer and film director Years active 1990-present Douglas Bourne, (born January 7, 1970) better known as Doug E. Doug is an actor, comedian, screenwriter, producer, and film director. He started his career at age 17 as a stand-up comedian. He is best known for his roles as Griffin Vesey on the CBS sitcom Cosby, Sanka Coffie in the film Cool Runnings and as the voice of Bernie in the animated film Shark Tale..