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Michael Elliot Epps, born November 18, 1970, is a multi-talented American stand-up comedian and actor. His entertaining career spans a variety of genres, including comedy and horror. Best known for playing characters such as Day-Day Jones in 'Next Friday' and its sequel 'Friday After Next', 'Black Doug' in 'The Hangover' series, and Boog in 'Open Season 2', his performances have left a lasting impact in Hollywood. He was born and raised in Indianapolis and began his professional journey with his move to Brooklyn, starring in Def Comedy Jam in 1994. he has worked with famous co-stars such as Martin Lawrence and Ice Cube. Aside from acting, he is also known for his music. He 'hosted' the Jim Jones and Skull Gang album 'Jim Jones & Skull Gang Present A Tribute To Bad Santa Starring Mike Epps' and has made a song called 'Trying to Be a Gangsta' with Pooh Bear. His stand-up comedy in 'Under Rated & Never Faded' was sampled for songs by Bad Meets Evil and J. Cole. Furthermore, he served as the 'Super Bowl ambassador' in his native Indianapolis for the 2012 Super Bowl. Despite some career controversy, like his criticism for mocking physically and mentally disabled children in his stand-up act, or bringing a distressed kangaroo onto the stage, Epps' contribution to the film and comedy industry remains remarkable.
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Given Name: Michael Elliot Epps
Born: Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Citizenship: American
Birthday: November 18, 1970
Occupations: Stand-up comedian, Actor, Singer
Years Active: 1994-present
Children: 7
Spouses: Mechelle McCain, Kyra Robinson
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The Last Black Man in San Francisco
Dolemite Is My Name
Repentance
Fifty Shades of Black
Death Wish
Troop Zero
The Honeymooners
Sparkle
Next Day Air
Supercon
Friday After Next
All About the Benjamins
Acts of Violence
Where's the Money
Meet the Blacks
The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2
Love Jacked
The Cat and the Moon
On the Come Up
The Janky Promoters
The Underdoggs
Madame Web
Mike Epps Presents: Live from Club Nokia
Katt Williams: 9 Lives
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
35 and Ticking
Mac & Devin Go to High School
Bessie
Mike Epps: Don’t Take It Personal
Don’t Get Caught
I Am Richard Pryor
Mike Epps: Only One Mike
Pimps Up, Ho’s Down
I Ain’t Scared of You: A Tribute to Bernie Mac
How High 2
Troop Zero
Game Babes
Def Comedy Jam Classics: Volume Two
Mike Epps: Inappropriate Behavior
A Compton Story
This Is Stand-Up
Snoop Dogg’s F*cn Around Comedy Special
Young. Wild. Free.
I’m a Virgo
Mike Epps: Ready to Sell Out
Trouble Man
Bigg Snoop Dogg Presents: The Adventures of Tha Blue Carpet Treatment
Resident Evil: Diary of an Apocalypse
The Best of Netflix Is a Joke: The Festival
Mike Epps: Indiana Mike
Mike Epps: Under Rated & Never Faded
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2022
On the Come Up
DJ Hype
Snoop Dogg’s F*cn Around Comedy Special
Self
The Best of Netflix Is a Joke: The Festival
Self
Mike Epps: Indiana Mike
Self
2019
The Last Black Man in San Francisco
Bobby
Dolemite Is My Name
Jimmy Lynch
The Cat and the Moon
Cal
I Am Richard Pryor
Self - Actor and Comedian
Mike Epps: Only One Mike
Himself
How High 2
Baby Powder
Troop Zero
Dwayne Champaign
2018
Death Wish
Supercon
Gil Burkhaulter
Acts of Violence
Max Livingston
Love Jacked
Uncle Rufus
Don’t Get Caught
The Next Door Neighbor

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