Michael Blackson, also widely known as ‘The African King of Comedy’, is a famous Ghanaian-American actor and stand-up comedian.
He was born on November 28, 1972 in Ghana but moved to the US in 1987 as a teenager. His father worked in a theater company, and his mother a staff in a secondary school.
Michael Blackson’s Educational Background
Michael had his elementary education in Ghana and later continued his higher education in the US.
He also enrolled at the school of acting at an early age because his father wanted to be an actor.
Michael Blackson’s Career
Michael began his career in comedy in 1992 when he began performing at local Philadelphia clubs.
Michael’s popularity grew over time as he participated in well-known competitions ‘1993 Schlitz Malt Liquor Comedy Tour’ in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, and the ‘1996 Urban Comedy Festival’ in New York City.
He also participated in famous comedy competitions like the ‘Laffapolooza Comedy Festival’ in Atlanta and the ‘Bay Area Black Comedy Competition’ in Oakland.
Michael cites veteran comedians Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock, and Bernie Mac to be the biggest influences on his choice of career.
Michael is best known for his praiseworthy performance in the 2011 comedy film ‘Next Friday,’ produced by Ice Cube’s production house.
He has also made several appearances on a number of TV shows, such as ‘30 Rock.’
Aside his stunning performances in comedy, Michael made a successful career in acting, starring in amazingly interesting roles in movies.
Michael made a big break as an actor during one of his performances, at a Los Angeles comedy club. During the show, actor and director Ice Cube noticed his extraordinary and effortless acting skills.
He made his film debut with the comedy ‘Next Friday’ in 2000. He starred alongside key players in the industry like Ice Cube, Mike Epps, John Witherspoon, Don “DC” Curry, and Tommy “Tiny” Lister Jr. The movie was a sequel to the 1995 film ‘Friday.’
Michael has starred in several Hollywood movies like Angry African Man Customer, was already known as ‘The African King of Comedy,’ Modasucka, Repos and many others.
Michael has a good look, versatile, creative, skillful and highly talented star with good delivery of roles in movies. He has so far appeared on the hit TV comedy ‘30 Rock,’ an American comedy show created by actor and comedian Tina Fey.
He has also appeared on the ‘Starz’ show ‘Martin Lawrence Presents 1st Amendment Stand-up.’ His appearance garnered 3 million views on ‘YouTube.’
In 2016, Michael appeared in his next movie, ‘Meet the Blacks.’ The movie starred Mike Epps, Gary Owen, George Lopez, and Zulay Henao. It was a comedy–horror movie and a parody of the 2013 horror film ‘The Purge.’ Michael played ‘Mr. Wooky’ in the film.
In the beginning of 2018, ‘BET’ announced Michael as the official host of the ‘BET Social Awards.’ The award ceremony was held on February 11, 2018.
His Personal Life
Michael’s current relationship status is not known. There was however a rumour that he was dating Grammy-winning songwriter and singer, Georgia Reign which he dismissed. He is known to keep his personal issues top secret from the public and social media.
Michael Blackson’s Net Worth
Michael Blackson has made a big name in the entertainment world, rated one of the richest and most influential entertainers in Ghana with an estimated net worth of over $1 million dollars.
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