Calvin Palmer

Calvin Palmer is a fictional character appearing in the 2002 film Barbershop, from which he serves as the protagonist. He is portrayed by Ice Cube.
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== Biography ==
He owns a barbershop on the south side of Chicago, is married to a woman named Jennifer, and they are expecting their first child. Facing mounting debt, he dreams of becoming wealthy to provide a better life for his family. Calvin inherited the barbershop, which serves as a community hub, but due to poor management by both him and his father, it is at risk of foreclosure. Unable to secure a loan, he resorts to get-rich-quick schemes to keep the business and his family afloat.
== Personality ==
Calvin is both driven and disheartened. His increasing motivation to succeed in his various ventures stems from frustration over his worsening financial situation and the struggles of his shop in a troubled neighborhood. He is torn between selling the shop for profit and preserving its community significance. However, when a customer fails to pay for a haircut, he can't help but feel discouraged, remarking, "That's why you can't have a business in the ghetto."
==Appearances==
*Barbershop (2002)
Category:Characters
Category:Male characters
Category:Barbershop characters
Category:Characters portrayed by Ice Cube