Patrice O'Neal
Birth Name:
Patrice Malcolm O'Neal
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, United States
Profession
Actor, Writer, Producer
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