Jerrod Carmichael

Jerrod Carmichael
Carmichael performing in May 2013
Born
Rothaniel Jerrod Carmichael

(1987-04-06) April 6, 1987 (age 37)
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.
Occupations
  • Comedian
  • actor
  • filmmaker
Years active2008–present

Rothaniel Jerrod Carmichael (/dʒəˈrɒd/ jə-ROD; born April 6, 1987) is an American comedian, actor, writer, and filmmaker.[1][2] He has released three stand-up comedy specials on HBO: Love at the Store (2014), 8 (2017), and Rothaniel (2022). He co-created, co-wrote, produced, and starred in the semi autobiographical NBC sitcom The Carmichael Show (2015–2017).

Carmichael made his feature directorial debut when he directed, produced, and starred in the dark comedy film On the Count of Three (2021). In 2022, he won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special for Rothaniel and was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for guest hosting Saturday Night Live.

  1. ^ Seabaugh, Julie (October 6, 2014). "12 Things to Know About Stand-Up Comedian Jerrod Carmichael". New York. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
    - Holson, Laura M. (July 17, 2015). "Jerrod Carmichael's Comedy, and Tourism, Call for Reflection". The New York Times. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
  2. ^ Weiner, Jonah (March 2, 2016). "Jerrod Carmichael Goes There". The New York Times. Retrieved March 11, 2016.