Jerrod Carmichael | |
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![]() Carmichael performing in May 2013 | |
Born | Rothaniel Jerrod Carmichael April 6, 1987 |
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Years active | 2008–present |
Rothaniel Jerrod Carmichael (/dʒəˈrɒd/ jə-ROD; born April 6, 1987) is an American comedian, actor, writer, and filmmaker.[1][2] He has released three stand-up comedy specials on HBO: Love at the Store (2014), 8 (2017), and Rothaniel (2022). He co-created, co-wrote, produced, and starred in the semi autobiographical NBC sitcom The Carmichael Show (2015–2017).
Carmichael made his feature directorial debut when he directed, produced, and starred in the dark comedy film On the Count of Three (2021). In 2022, he won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special for Rothaniel and was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for guest hosting Saturday Night Live.