Emmy Award-Winning Comedian, Actor, Writer & Filmmaker; Creator & Star of "The Carmichael Show"; Director of "On the Count of Three"

New York, NY, USA
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Jerrod Carmichael Biography

Jerrod Carmichael is an Emmy Award-winning comedian, actor, writer, and filmmaker recognized for his work in stand-up comedy, television, and film. Carmichael moved to Los Angeles at age 20 to pursue a career in stand-up, making his debut at an open mic night at The Comedy Store in West Hollywood. His early performances led to an appearance at the New Faces showcase at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal. Carmichael developed a comedic style that blends social commentary with personal narrative, addressing topics such as race, identity, and contemporary culture.

Carmichael gained national attention with the NBC sitcom "The Carmichael Show," which he co-created, wrote, and starred in. The show addressed politically charged subjects including race, police brutality, gun control, and LGBTQ+ rights. His stand-up specials on HBO, including "Love at the Store" directed by Spike Lee and "8" directed by Bo Burnham, further established his presence in the comedy industry. "8" was filmed in the Grand Lodge Room of New York's Masonic Hall and highlighted Carmichael's distinctive comedic voice.

In the HBO special "Rothaniel," directed by Bo Burnham, Carmichael shared personal insights and came out as gay. The special earned him a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special and a Writers Guild of America Award. Carmichael also received a nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his appearance on Saturday Night Live. Expanding into film, Carmichael made his directorial debut with the dark comedy "On the Count of Three," in which he also starred. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.

Carmichael hosted the Golden Globe Awards and appeared in the movie "Poor Things." His HBO series "Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show" received critical attention for its intimate approach and won the Gotham TV Award for Breakthrough Nonfiction Series. His stand-up special "Don't Be Gay" is available on HBO Max. Carmichael also served as executive producer on the Hulu series "Ramy," which received critical acclaim. Throughout his career, Carmichael has been recognized for transforming personal experiences into widely resonant comedy, contributing to ongoing conversations in the entertainment industry about identity, culture, and social issues.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/30/2026.

Jerrod Carmichael Videos

Jerrod Carmichael | "The Beauty of Being Gay..." | The Talk

Jerrod Carmichael | "The Beauty of Being Gay..." | The Talk

Jerrod Carmichael opens up about possibly having kids with his partner and hard conversations with his mom about being gay.

Jerrod Carmichael | Jimmy Kimmel Live

Jerrod Carmichael | Jimmy Kimmel Live

Jerrod talks about his new docuseries “Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show,” taking inspiration from the Kardashians and the Housewives, making it for...

Jerrod Carmichael -Being Confident In Sexuality, Parental Infidelity

Jerrod Carmichael -Being Confident In Sexuality, Parental Infidelity

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