Jerrod Carmichael, born Rothaniel Jerrod Carmichael is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and filmmaker. Carmichael is known for the semi-biographical NBC sitcom, The Carmichael Show, which he co-created, co-wrote, produced, and starred in. He has released three stand-up comedy specials to date. He has written, created, produced, or directed several other television shows. He has also starred in several movies.
What is Jerrod Carmichael Famous For?
- Popular American stand-up comedian.
Where is Jerrod Carmichael From?
Jerrod Carmichael was born on 7 April 1987. His birth name is Rothaniel Jerrod Carmichael. His birth place is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina in the United States. He holds an American nationality. He belongs to the African-American ethnicity and his religion is Christianity. He was born to his father, Joe Carmichael, and his mother, Cynthia Carmichael. He has an older brother named Joe. He grew up in a poor background. His zodiac sign is Aries.
Regarding his educational background, he attended Robert B. Glenn High School.
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Jerrod Carmichael Career
- Jerrod Carmichael moved to Los Angeles at the age of 20 to pursue a stand-up comedy career.
- He performed his first stand-up during an open mic night at The Comedy Store in West Hollywood.
- He performed stand-ups at various clubs during the time.
- He then appeared in the “New Faces” showcase at 2011 Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal.
- He made his breakthrough after he appeared in the 2014 film, Neighbors.
- He also appeared on the TV show, The Goodwin Games.
- He co-created, co-wrote, produced, and starred in the semi-biographical NBC sitcom, The Carmichael Show. The show approached subjects such as the Black Lives Matter movement, LGBT issues, gun rights, politics, and the reality of being black in America.
- He has released three HBO stand-up comedy specials to date. His first comedy special, Love at the Store in 2014.
- He served as an executive producer for the sitcom, Rel.
- He released his second HBO stand-up comedy special, 8 in 2017.
- He narrated Tyler, The Creator’s 2019 album, IGOR.
- Quentin Tarantino hired him to co-write a film adaptation based on the Django/Zorro crossover comic book series in 2019.
- He directed and starred in the 2021 comedy thriller film, On the Count of Three.
- He appeared in SNL in 2022.
- He released his third HBO stand-up comedy special, Rothaniel in 2022.
- He has film roles in The Meddler (2015), Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016), The Disaster Artist (2017), Transformers: The Last Knight (2017), and Mid90s (2018).
Who is Jerrod Carmichael Partner?
Jerrod Carmichael is not married. He is reportedly single at present. Carmichael came out as gay through his 2022 comedy special, Rothaniel.
He lives in New York City.
What is Jerrod Carmichael Height?
Jerrod Carmichael stands around the height of around 5 feet and 11 inches tall. He has a body weight of around 68 kg. He has a slim and balanced body weight. His eye color is dark brown and his hair color is black. He has curly hair. His sexual orientation is gay.
What is Jerrod Carmichael Net Worth?
Jerrod Carmichael is one of the popular stand-up comedians. Known for his show, The Carmichael Show, he has released three HBO comedy specials to date. He has created, written, produced, directed, or starred in several other television shows. As an actor, he has also appeared in several movies. At present, his net worth is estimated below $5 million.
Did You Know?
- His poverty while growing up is a frequent topic in his stand-up comedy.
- His early comedic influences were George Carlin, Bill Cosby, Richard Pryor, and Sinbad.
- He voiced Paco in the 2017 animated film, Ferdinand.
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