Jerrod Carmichael caused quite the stir when he turned up at the 74th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards last year wearing no shirt, a gold chain, and an ostentatious white fur coat, ready to pick up his first-ever mainstream award for his work in comedy.
Though he’s been making waves in the comedy world for a few years, the over-the-top moment put Carmichael on many a new radar, solidifying him as a new comic to watch. So it came as little surprise when the stand-up star was selected as the host for the 80th Annual Golden Globes, making its big return to network television on Tuesday, January 10.
Aside from being a stand-up comedian, Carmichael has starred in and written his own semi-autobiographical, sometimes controversial sitcom, The Carmichael Show, self-directed multiple introspective documentaries, and even starred alongside Issa Rae in the viral video for Jay-Z’s 4:44 hit, “Moonlight.”
Just who is Jerrod Carmichael? Find out more about the comedy star below.
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He’s An Emmy-Winning Comedian
Jerrod picked up his first two Emmy nominations in 2022, one for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his hosting gig on SNL and a win for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special for his brutally honest, introspective comedy special, Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel.
