Lil Rel Howery Biography

Fast Facts

• 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․"