R.I.P Remember C J from 'House of Payne' Shares Heartbreaking News About Losing His Beloved Motherbr br Allen Payne is an American film and television actor best known for his recurring role as C.J. Payne on Tyler Perry's House of Payne and The Paynes. Payne is also known for his portrayal of Lance Rodman on NBC's The Cosby Show during its final two seasons.br br He decided to step away from the industry while grieving, which explains why he never made another TV appearance after the last season of “House of Payne” in 2012.