Jerrod Carmichael
Biography
Jerrod Carmichael, full name Rothaniel Jerrod Carmichael, is a male American comedian, actor, and writer. He was born on June 22, 1987 in Winston‑Salem, North Carolina (as listed by TMDB) and is also recorded as born on April 6, 1987 in another source. He moved to Los Angeles at age 20 to pursue stand‑up comedy, with his first performance at an open‑mic night at The Comedy Store. He appeared in the “New Faces” showcase at the 2011 Just for Laughs Festival. Carmichael created and starred in the NBC sitcom The Carmichael Show. His breakout film role was in the 2014 comedy Neighbors, and he later appeared on the television series The Goodwin Games. He has released three stand‑up specials on HBO.
Career overview
Jerrod Carmichael, an American comedian, actor and writer born in 1987, moved to Los Angeles at age twenty to pursue a career in stand‑up comedy. His first performance was an open‑mic night at The Comedy Store in West Hollywood, after which he worked his way through local clubs. In 2011 he appeared in the “New Faces” showcase at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal, gaining wider exposure for his comedic material.
Carmichael’s acting work includes the semi‑biographical NBC sitcom The Carmichael Show, which he created and starred in. He gained broader recognition with a breakout role in the 2014 film Neighbors, and later appeared on the television series The Goodwin Games. In addition to his television and film roles, he has released three stand‑up comedy specials on HBO, further establishing his presence as a performer across multiple media platforms.
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Full Filmography
78 titles- The Napa Boys (2026) Executive Producer
- Eddington (2025) Thanks
- Jerrod Carmichael: Don't Be Gay (2025) as Self
- Jerrod Carmichael: Don't Be Gay (2025) Writer
- Jerrod Carmichael: Don't Be Gay (2025) Executive Producer
- Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show (2024) as Self
- Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show (2024) Executive Producer
- Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show (2024) Creator
- Stand-Up: The Laughing Therapy (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Poor Things (2023) as Harry Astley
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022) as Self
- On the Count of Three (2022) as Val
- On the Count of Three (2022) Producer
- On the Count of Three (2022) Director
- Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel (2022) as Self
- Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel (2022) Executive Producer
- Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel (2022) Writer
- Kate Berlant: Cinnamon in the Wind (2022) Executive Producer
- drew michael: red blue green (2021) Executive Producer
- Ramy (2019) Executive Producer
- Dan Soder: Son of a Gary (2019) Executive Producer
- Home Videos (2019)
- Home Videos (2019) Creator
- Home Videos (2019) Writer
- Home Videos (2019) Director
- Home Videos (2019) Executive Producer
- Lil Rel Howery: Live in Crenshaw (2019) Executive Producer
- Lil Rel Howery: Live in Crenshaw (2019) Director
- Sermon on the Mount (2019) as Self
- Sermon on the Mount (2019) Creator
- Sermon on the Mount (2019) Director
- Sermon on the Mount (2019) Executive Producer
- The Shop (2018) as Self
- mid90s (2018) as Security Guard (uncredited)
- Rel (2018) Executive Producer
- Illegal Civilization 3 (2018) as Self
- Flower Boy: A Conversation (2018) as Self
- Unbanned: The Legend of AJ1 (2018) as Self
- Drew Michael (2018) Director
- Drew Michael (2018) Executive Producer
- Transformers: The Last Knight (2017) as Jimmy
- Ferdinand (2017) as Paco (voice)
- The Disaster Artist (2017) as Actor Friend
- Moonlight (2017) as Ross
- Jerrod Carmichael: 8 (2017) as Self
- Jerrod Carmichael: 8 (2017) Executive Producer
- Jerrod Carmichael: 8 (2017) Writer
- Chelsea (2016) as Self
- Sausage Party (2016) Thanks
- Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016) as Garf
- The Meddler (2016) as Freddy / Fredo
- Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter (2015) as Self
- The Carmichael Show (2015) as Jerrod Carmichael
- The Carmichael Show (2015) Writer
- The Carmichael Show (2015) Executive Producer
- The Carmichael Show (2015) Creator
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Guest
- Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014) as Self
- Off Camera with Sam Jones (2014) as Self
- Neighbors (2014) as Garf
- Seth Rogen's Hilarity for Charity (2014)
- Jerrod Carmichael: Love at the Store (2014) as Self
- Jerrod Carmichael: Love at the Store (2014) Writer
- Jerrod Carmichael: Love at the Store (2014) Executive Producer
- Lucas Bros. Moving Co. (2013) as Jerrod
- The Goodwin Games (2013) as Elijah
- Loiter Squad (2012) Writers' Assistant
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- RuPaul's Drag Race (2009) as Self - Guest Judge
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- The View (1997) as Self - Guest
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Host
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) Writer
- I'm Glad My Mom Died Executive Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jerrod Carmichael best known for?
Jerrod Carmichael is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Eddington (2025), The Meek One (1960), Poor Things (2023), The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022).
When and where was Jerrod Carmichael born?
Jerrod Carmichael was born on June 22, 1987 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA.
How many credits does Jerrod Carmichael have?
Jerrod Carmichael has accumulated over 78 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1944 to 2026.
What is Jerrod Carmichael's background in cinema and television?
Jerrod Carmichael, full name Rothaniel Jerrod Carmichael, is a male American comedian, actor, and writer. He was born on June 22, 1987 in Winston‑Salem, North Carolina (as listed by TMDB) and is also recorded as born on April 6, 1987 in another source. He moved to Los Angeles at age 20 to pursue stand‑up comedy, with h...