Mike Epps

Mike Epps has generated an extraordinary amount of buzz among his peers within the entertainment industry for being one of the funniest comic actors to emerge in the Hollywood scene. In 2009 Epps hosted the BET Hip Hop Awards, and released his comedy DVD 'Funny Bidness'. Mike also starred opposite Mos Def and Donald Faison in the dark comedy 'Next Day Air'. He made a hilarious cameo as drug dealer Doug in the mega-hit 'The Hangover'.

2008 proved to be an impressive year for Epps. In February, he… Show more appeared in the Universal Studios ensemble comedy “Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins,” opposite Martin Lawrence, James Earl Jones and Joy Bryant. He can also be seen in the following 2008 releases: "The Grand", MGM’s “Soul Men” starring Samuel L. Jackson, Bernie Mac and Issac Hayes; Sony Pictures’ “Hancock” starring Will Smith and Charlize Theron and “Open Season 2” in which he lends his voice.

In 2007, Epps reprised his role as ‘LJ’ in Sony’s futuristic action franchise, “Resident Evil: Extinction,” which placed number one at the box office for two consecutive weeks in September. Epps also had as small but dramatic role alongside Don Cheadle in “Talk to Me” for Focus Features in August 2007. When Epps isn’t filming, he is touring the country and performing his comedy act to sold-out theaters and arenas across the country. Mike’s one hour comedy special, “Inappropriate Behavior” aired on HBO and was one of the network’s top-rated one-hour specials of the year, followed by its subsequent DVD release that same month.

Mike transitioned from his HBO comedy special to hosting duties as the new host of HBO’s Def Comedy Jam, which aired on September 10, 2006.

Since 2000, Epps’ comedic film roles have exploded. In March 2002 Epps was seen starring opposite Ice Cube in New Line Cinema’s “All About the Benjamins.” Epps also reprised his role as Day-Day in “Friday After Next,” the third installment of the “Friday” series. In 2003, Epps appeared in the Paramount comedy, “The Fighting Temptations” alongside Cuba Gooding Jr. and Beyonce Knowles. Mike then went on to play a pivotal role in the Focus Features romatic comedy, “Something New,” starring Sanaa Lathan as a black career woman who unexpectedly finds love with a white working-class man, played by Simon Baker.

Mike also starred in two classic remakes — first, Epps was seen in Columbia Pictures well-received, “Guess Who”, starring Ashton Kutcher and Bernie Mac, which was released in March of ‘05. He then starred in Paramount Picture’s remake of “The Honeymooners,” in which he played comedic legend Ed Norton, alongside Cedric the Entertainer as Ralph Kramden.

A native of Indiana, Mike Epps' comedic talent was recognized by a national audience in 1995 when he appeared on the Def Comedy Jam tour and appeared on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam broadcasts. Epps moved to Los Angeles after his successful performance at the 1999 Laffapalooza festival in Atlanta. During his performance at LA’s Comedy Store, Epps caught the attention of Ice Cube. This led to him being cast int he co-starring role of Day-Day in his feature film debut, 2000’s hit comedy “Next Friday.” Epps has also appeared in “Bait” with Jamie Foxx, “How High” with Method Man and Redman, and was the voice of Sonny in “Dr. Dolittle 2.”

Also appearing: TBA

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