Comedian, Actress & Memoirist; Creator & Star of "The Ms. Pat Show"; Author of "Rabbit"; Host of "The Patdown" Podcast
Patricia "Ms. Pat" Williams Biography
Patricia Williams, known professionally as Ms. Pat, is a comedian, actress, author, and podcaster recognized for her candid comedic style and storytelling. Williams has established a presence in American comedy by drawing on her personal experiences and addressing challenging topics with humor.
Williams published her memoir "Rabbit" with Harper Collins, detailing her life growing up in Atlanta, where she became a single mother of two by age 15 and navigated the challenges of her environment. At 19, she took on the responsibility of raising four additional children from her sister, who was struggling with addiction. With support from her husband and encouragement from her caseworker, Williams began performing stand-up comedy, which became a turning point in her life. "Rabbit" was nominated for an NAACP Award for Outstanding Literary Work and was recognized by Rotten Tomatoes as a book adapted for television.
Williams has been featured on Netflix's "The Degenerates" and "Larry Charles' Dangerous World of Comedy," Comedy Central's "This Is Not Happening," NBC's "Last Comic Standing," and Nickelodeon's "Mom's Night Out." She recorded her first hour-long stand-up special, "Y'All Wanna Hear Something Crazy?," in Atlanta for Netflix. In addition to her stand-up and television work, Williams hosts the podcast "The Patdown" and has appeared on "WTF with Marc Maron," "The Joe Rogan Experience," and "The Bertcast with Bert Kreischer." She also hosts VH1's "America’s Funniest People."
"The Ms. Pat Show," a sitcom based on Williams' life and comedy, premiered on BET+ and later moved to Paramount+. The series, which follows her journey from Atlanta to suburban life, has received multiple Emmy nominations and has attracted a significant audience.
Williams is also the author of a second memoir, "Ms. American Dream," published by Simon & Schuster. In this book, she continues her story, chronicling her progression from open-mic performances to television, writers' rooms, and a new life in the suburbs. With two memoirs, a successful sitcom, a podcast, and ongoing stand-up tours, Williams is recognized for her contributions to comedy, memoir writing, and podcasting, highlighting themes of resilience and authenticity.
Patricia "Ms. Pat" Williams Videos
Patricia 'Ms. Pat' Williams-Lee's Roadmap To Success And Mistakes Along The Way | The View
The comedian, actor and producer joins "The View" to discuss her new book, "Miss American Dream," overcoming adversity and the moment that helped her...
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