Jerrod Carmichael is popular for the semi-biographical NBC sitcom, The Carmichael Show, which he co-created, co-wrote, produced, and starred in. Also, he is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and filmmaker.
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Family of Jerrod Carmichael
On 7 April 1987, Jerrod Carmichael was born into a poor family. He grew up in Winston-Salem, North Carolina where he was born. His full name is Rothaniel Jerrod Carmichael with birth sign Aries. Jerrod is the son of parents Joe Carmichael (father) and mother Cynthia Carmichael.
Having American nationality, Jerrod is of African-American ethnicity. Likewise, he has an elder sibling brother Joe Carmichael. He grew up poor, which is a frequent topic in his stand-up comedy. Jerrod hosted a morning news show on his elementary school's local access channel in fifth grade. He graduated from Robert B. Glenn High School in 2005 located in Kernersville, North Carolina.
When Did Jerrod Carmichael Start His Career?
At age 20, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue his dream of being a stand-up comedian, despite never having tried it before. The Comedy Store in West Hollywood was the first place he performed stand-up. He appeared in the "New Faces" showcase at the 2011 Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal after working his way up through the clubs. In 2014, he had a breakthrough role in the movie Neighbors, having made his television debut on The Goodwin Games (2013). In 2014, he shot his first stand-up comedy special for HBO, Love at the Store, directed by filmmaker Spike Lee.
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Following the debut of The Carmichael Show, Carmichael co-created, co-wrote, produced, and starred in a semi-biographical NBC sitcom that was well-received and noted for its nifty way of approaching topics such as Black Lives Matter, LGBT issues, gun rights, politics, and the reality of being black in America. Also, he worked as an executive producer for the Fox sitcom Rel (2018–2019) and garnered praise for its unusual style. In 2019, he made an appearance on Tyler, The Creator's fifth album IGOR.
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Jerrod was hired by Quentin Tarantino to co-write a film adaptation based on the Django/Zorro crossover comic book series. In the year 2019, he created, directed, produced, and starred in the HBO documentaries Home Videos and Sermon on the Mount, both of which are autobiographical. Jerrod directed and starred in the comedy thriller film On the Count of Three in 2021. He hosted Saturday Night Live and his third HBO special, Rothaniel in 2022.
What's Jerrod Carmichael Net Worth?
Jerrod Carmichael has earned an estimated net worth of $5 Million. His main source of income is his work as a stand-up comedian. Also, he has been earning a handsome sum of money working as a writer, producer, and director as well.
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Likewise, he has appeared in several movies and earned money working as an actor. As per reports, Carmichael has been earning money more than the average salary for his jobs. For himself and his family, he has amassed a substantial fortune and fame. Jerrod is living a pretty opulent lifestyle.
Does Jerrod Carmichael Have a Wife?
Jerrod Carmichael doesn't have a wife who is yet to be married. Reportedly, he is single yet to be involved in a romantic relationship. Also, details of Jerrod's past affairs remain hidden.
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Jerrod is a handsome man who will definitely date the woman he wishes to date. He enjoys spending time with his loved ones, especially family members.
Jerrod Carmichael Came Out As Gay
In his 2022 comedy special, Rothaniel, Jerrod Carmichael came out as gay. He said he was sure to cheat on his wife after they had married in 2018. He revealed being gay but didn't reveal whether he is dating or not. Afterward, claps are heard as the man tells them he is absorbing the love and is grateful. However, Jerrod's ego wants to fight back against him. Also, he says that he has been fighting against it his whole life and thought would never, ever come out.
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The only thing he would rather do was die than be honest about who he is. He is aware this can alter people's views of him, and he can't change it. Now, he is open about his sexuality. Jerrod revealed that he’s had relationships with both men and women in his HBO comedy special Home Videos
“I’ve hooked up with dudes before,” he told his mother, Cynthia. Jerrod also spoke about his sexuality during a June 2019 interview with The Breakfast Club. “Here’s the thing: I’m always gonna present things as honest as I can. I just accept that if you’re not gonna accept that — you’re not gonna accept me, you’re not gonna accept my work,” he said. “I’m cool with that. I’m cool with letting that go. I don’t think that’s in any way a disruption to life, or to career, or to personal relationships that I care about. Express what you’re feeling. Be you.”
What is the Height of Jerrod Carmichael?
Jerrod Carmichael has a height of 5 feet and 11 inches tall or 1.80 m. While his body weighs around 149 pounds or 68 kg. Jerrod has dark brown eyes with black hair.
