Jerrod Carmichael

Biography

Rothaniel Jerrod Carmichael, born on June 22, 1987, is a multifaceted American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer renowned for his unique perspective and humor. He is best known for creating and starring in the critically acclaimed NBC sitcom, The Carmichael Show, which delves into pressing social issues through a semi-autobiographical lens.

At just 20 years old, Jerrod relocated to Los Angeles, eager to chase his passion for stand-up comedy despite having no prior experience. His first performance was at an open-mic night at The Comedy Store in West Hollywood. He rapidly climbed the ranks of the comedy scene, showcasing his talent at the prestigious "New Faces" showcase during the 2011 Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal. His breakout came with a role in the 2014 comedy film Neighbors and appearances on shows like The Goodwin Games.

Carmichael has released three HBO stand-up specials, starting with Jerrod Carmichael: Love at the Store in 2014, directed by Spike Lee, followed by Jerrod Carmichael: 8 in 2017, directed by Bo Burnham. His latest special, Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel, also directed by Burnham, garnered him his first Primetime Emmy Award and was significant for his public coming out as gay.

In addition to his television and film work, Jerrod contributed to Tyler, the Creator's album Igor in 2019 and co-wrote a Django/Zorro film adaptation with Quentin Tarantino. He made his directorial debut with the comedy thriller On the Count of Three in 2021 and hosted Saturday Night Live and the 80th Golden Globe Awards in 2022. In 2023, he appeared in the Oscar-winning film Poor Things, and he is set to star in the documentary series Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show in 2024.