Robinson and Obba Babatundé ( who portrayed C.C. White in the original Broadway production of '' Dreamgirls '' ) both had recurring roles on the UPN series '' Half & Half '' . Robinson recently played the role of Chester Fields , on Fox 's '' Canterbury 's Law '' . Most recently , Robinson appeared in the supporting role of C.C. White in the film adaptation of the Broadway musical '' Dreamgirls '' . The film includes a Robinson-led version of the '' Dreamgirls '' song " Family " . Robinson joined his fellow '' Dreamgirls '' cast members to perform " Patience " , one of the new songs written for the film , at the 79th Academy Awards ceremony . He appeared in the film '' This Christmas '' . Robinson also performed in Comanche Moon : Road to Lonesome Dove
79th Academy Awards
79th Academy Awards
Keith Robinson (actor)