Patrice O'Neal Biography

Fast Facts

• Graduated from Northeastern University, which he attended on a public housing grant, with a degree in Performing Arts
• Was at an open mic night in October 1992, where the comedian he heckled challenged him to perform at next week's show
• Made his first television appearance on "The Apollo Comedy Hour," where he performed his signature "Malcolm XXL" bit
• Best known as a stand-up comedian and radio personality who often appeared on "The Opie and Anthony Show․"
• Released his first hour-long stand-up special on Comedy Central, titled "Elephant in the Room," in 2011
• Performed half-hour specials for Showtime, HBO, and Comedy Central, and made his Def Comedy Jam debut in 2007
• Made appearances in the films "Head of State," "Furry Vengeance," "25th Hour," and "In the Cut․"
• Was the voice of Baby Patrice in "Shorties Watchin' Shorties" and of Harold Jenkins in "O'Grady High․"
• Worked as a writer for World Wrestling Entertainment before his stand-up career took off