Jerrod Carmichael

Birth Name:

Jerrod Carmichael

Birth Place:

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer, Writer, Director

Was one of Variety's 10 comics to watch in 2011 and Backstage's 10 comics to watch in 2012
Was a featured "New Face" at the Montreal Just for Laughs Festival in 2011
Best known as a stand-up comic who wrote and starred in "The Carmichael Show" and appeared in the film "Neighbors․"
Said that his best onstage experience was getting to perform for Dick Van Dyke

2018Black Reel - Outstanding Actor, Comedy Series:Nominated
2019Gotham Independent Film Award - Breakthrough Series - Shortform:Nominated
2021Grand Jury Prize - Dramatic:Nominated
2022Black Reel - Outstanding Variety, Talk or Sketch - Series or Special:Nominated
2022IFJA Award - Breakout of the Year:Nominated
2022OFTA Television Award - Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2022Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2022Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special:Winner
2023Image Award - Outstanding Writing in a Television Movie or Special:Nominated
2023WGA Award (TV) - Comedy/Variety Specials:Winner
2024Black Reel - Outstanding Breakthrough Performance:Nominated
2024Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Nominated
2024Gotham TV Award - Breakthrough Nonfiction Series:Winner
2026Image Award - Outstanding Writing in a Television Movie or Special:Nominated

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