 Just think of all the comedic actors who struck box office gold multiple times playing cops or cop-like characters. Martin Lawrence in the Bad Boys in Big Mama's House series. Chris Tucker in the Rush Hour series. Kevin Hart in the Ride Along series. Will Smith, who has carried every type of badge you can imagine. And Eddie Murphy, who credits his role in the Beverly Hills Cop series with his massive blockbuster appeal. So why does America love a funny black cop?