Jerrod Carmichael
Jerrod Carmichael (/dʒəˈrɒd/ jə-ROD; born June 22, 1987)[1] is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer.[2][3][4] Carmichael is best known for creating and playing the lead role in the semi-biographical NBC sitcom The Carmichael Show.[5]
Jerrod Carmichael | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Carmichael in May 2013 | |
| Born | April 6, 1987 |
| Comedy career | |
| Medium | Stand-up comedy, television, film, acting, writing, producing |
| Nationality | American |
| Genres | Observational comedy, satire |
| Subject(s) | Pop culture, race relations |
Life and career
Carmichael was born and raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.[6] In 2005, he graduated from Robert B. Glenn High School.[7]
Carmichael's early comedic influences were stand-ups Richard Pryor, Bill Cosby, Sinbad, and George Carlin.[8]
Carmichael moved to Los Angeles at the age of 20.[9] His first time doing stand-up was an open-mic night at The Comedy Store in West Hollywood.[10] Carmichael then appeared in the "New Faces" showcase at the 2011 Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal.[11] Carmichael's star role was in the 2014 film Neighbors.[12][13]
He has released two stand-up HBO comedy specials: Jerrod Carmichael: Love at the Store (2014) and Jerrod Carmichael: 8 (2017). [14]
In June 2019, Carmichael was hired by Quentin Tarantino to co-write a film adaptation based on the Django/Zorro crossover comic book series.[15]
Filmography
Movie
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Neighbors | Garf | |
| 2016 | The Meddler | Freddy | |
| 2016 | Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising | Garf | |
| 2017 | The Disaster Artist | Actor Friend | |
| 2017 | Transformers: The Last Knight | Jimmy | |
| 2017 | Ferdinand | Paco (voice) | |
| 2018 | Mid-90s | Security Guard | Post-production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | The Goodwin Games | Elijah | 3 episodes |
| 2013 | Comedy Bang! Bang! | Pranked Guy | Episode: "Zoe Saldana Wears a Tan Blouse & Glasses" |
| 2013 | Axe Cop | Guy (voice) | Episode: "Babysitting Uni-Baby" |
| 2014 | Jerrod Carmichael: Love at the Store | Himself | Stand-up special |
| 2014–2015 | Lucas Bros Moving Co. | Jerrod (voice) | 14 episodes |
| 2015–2017 | The Carmichael Show | Jerrod Carmichael | 32 episodes; also creator, writer and executive producer |
| 2017 | Jerrod Carmichael: 8 | Himself | Stand-up special |
Music videos
| Year | Song | Artist | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | "Moonlight" | Jay-Z | Ross Geller |
References
- ↑ "Jerrod Carmichael: Film Actor, Television Actor, Comedian (1987–)". Biography.com (FYI / A&E Networks). Archived from the original on July 19, 2017. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
- ↑ Seabaugh, Julie (October 6, 2014). "12 Things to Know About Stand-Up Comedian Jerrod Carmichael". New York. http://www.vulture.com/2014/10/jerrod-carmichael-comedian-hbo-special-primer.html. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
- ↑ Holson, Laura M. (July 17, 2015). "Jerrod Carmichael's Comedy, and Tourism, Call for Reflection". The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/19/fashion/jerrod-carmichaels-comedy-and-tourism-call-for-reflection.html. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
- ↑ Weiner, Jonah (March 2, 2016). "Jerrod Carmichael Goes There". The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/06/magazine/jerrod-carmichael-goes-there.html. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
- ↑ Barshad, Amos (October 3, 2014). "Garf Comes Alive: The Imminent Stand-up Stardom of Jerrod Carmichael". Grantland. http://grantland.com/hollywood-prospectus/jerrod-carmichael-hbo-comedy-special-neighbors-spike-lee/. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
- ↑ "Jerrod Carmichael: Film Actor, Television Actor, Comedian, Producer (1987–)". Biography.com (FYI / A&E Networks). Archived from the original on July 19, 2017. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
- ↑ Clodfelter, Tim (March 26, 2015). "Local comedian to star in NBC sitcom". Winston-Salem Journal (North Carolina). http://www.journalnow.com/news/local/local-comedian-to-star-in-nbc-sitcom/article_e8d0bd66-d403-11e4-9ae6-efba2c173d2c.html. Retrieved March 11, 2016.Additional archive on July 19, 2017.
- ↑ "Comedian Jerrod Carmichael Joins the Dan Patrick Show Live in Los Angeles (Full Interview) 5/1/17". Dan Patrick Show Live. May 1, 2017. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTky3HHxAN0. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
- ↑ "Jerrod Carmichael's Metric Of Success: How Many Cookies Is He Eating?". Conan. TBS. April 26, 2016. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
- ↑ "Jerrod Carmichael Wants to Marry Meryl Streep". The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. NBC Television. August 4, 2015. Retrieved May 12, 2017.
- ↑ Lehman, Daneil (July 9, 2012). "10 Comics to Watch: Jerrod Carmichael Q&A". Backstage. http://www.backstage.com/interview/10-comics-to-watch-jerrod-carmichael-qa/. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
- ↑ Weiner, Jonah (March 2, 2016). "Jerrod Carmichael Goes There". The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/06/magazine/jerrod-carmichael-goes-there.html. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
- ↑ Zei, Michelle (July 31, 2015). "Rising Comic Jerrod Carmichael on Stand-Up, Millennials and Joking About Police Brutality". Paper. http://www.papermag.com/rising-comic-jerrod-carmichael-on-stand-up-millennials-and-joking-abou-1427623931.html. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
- ↑ Husband, Andrew (March 10, 2017). You Can Thank Jerrod Carmichael And Bo Burnham's Friendship For 2017's Best Comedy Special (So Far). http://uproxx.com/tv/jerrod-carmichael-bo-burnham-interview/. Retrieved March 14, 2017.
- ↑ Sneider, Jeff (June 3, 2019). "Exclusive: Quentin Tarantino Working with Jerrod Carmichael on 'Django/Zorro' Movie". Collider. Retrieved June 4, 2019.