Lil Rel Howery

Birth Name:

Milton Howery

Birth Place:

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer, Writer, Soundtrack, Director

In 2010, he was named one of Variety magazine's "Top 10 Comics to Watch․"
Though the pilot for "In Living Color" wasn't picked up, he made connections with Jermaine Fowler and Jennifer Bartels during its filming that would blossom into other projects
Grew up watching "Comedy Central Presents," so when he filmed "The Half Hour," it was a dream come true to him
Got his start as a comic performing at The Lion's Den in Chicago
Quote: "I wanted to do a 'Half Hour' to prove that I do have a following out there, even if it's underground, and bring that urban audience along with the mainstream audience, all in one thing so we can stop segregating everyone․"
Quote: "[on "The Half Hour"] "I went back on set the next day and everybody was quoting my stuff․ That's usually a good sign, I think․""
Best known as a stand-up comic whose style involves him telling a story and acting out each character as he goes
Considers Eddie Murphy to be one of his biggest influences
Got his big break when he was given a chance to perform on "Comic View․"
Released the comedy album "I Know You Hear Me, But Are You Listening․"

2017MTV Movie + TV Award - Best Duo:Nominated
2017MTV Movie + TV Award - Best Comedic Performance:Winner
2017SDFCS Award - Best Comedic Performance:Nominated
2017The BAM Award - Best Cast:Nominated
2018Black Reel - Outstanding Supporting Actor, Motion Picture:Nominated
2018Black Reel - Outstanding Breakthrough Performance, Male:Nominated
2018CinEuphoria - Best Ensemble - International Competition:Nominated
2018Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Nominated
2018Image Award - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture:Nominated
2022Black Reel - Outstanding Guest Actor, Comedy Series:Nominated
2023Image Award - Outstanding Writing in a Television Movie or Special:Nominated
2024Black Reel - Outstanding Guest Performance in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2026Annie - Best Voice Acting - Feature:Nominated
2026Image Award - Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture:Nominated
2026Image Award - Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Motion Picture):Nominated

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