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United States Mike Epps is an established actor, comedian, writer, and producer known for his versatile performances across film and television, and his engaging stand-up comedy.
Executive produced Hulu's GOOD AMERICAN FAMILY, a show he developed that stars and is executive produced by Ellen Pompeo.
Mike Epps signed with Artists First, maintaining representation from UTA, producing partner Niles Kirchner, attorney Todd Rubenstein, IAG for stand-up, and Kovert for publicity.
Mike Epps's remarks on the Pacers' collaboration with Kevin Hart's Hartbeat, a multi-year partnership enhancing the in-arena experience and potentially involving Epps in the WNBA All-Star 2025 festivities.
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Mike Epps teamed up with Pressure Pack for an exclusive collaboration, the Day-Day collection, a limited edition release with a pack drop and meet & greet.
Michael Elliot Epps was born on November 18, 1970, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He began his career in stand-up comedy, joining the Def Comedy Jam tour in 1995 and appearing in two HBO Def Comedy Jam broadcasts. His early on-screen acting debut was in Vin Diesel’s 1997 film, “Strays.” Epps gained significant recognition in 1999 when he was cast alongside Ice Cube in “Next Friday” as Day-Day Jones, a role he reprised in “Friday After Next” in 2002. Later in 2000, he also appeared in “3 Strikes” and supported Jamie Foxx in “Bait.” His career continued to expand with a voice role in the 2001 film “Dr. Dolittle 2” as Sonny the Bear, and a featured role as the character Baby Powder in “How High.” He consistently landed roles in both comedic and action films, such as “All About the Benjamins” and the “Resident Evil” film series.
Over the years, Epps has built a diverse filmography, appearing in notable projects like “The Hangover” (2009) and “The Hangover Part III” (2013) as Black Doug. He showcased his dramatic acting range in the 2012 remake of “Sparkle,” portraying the main antagonist, Satin, a non-comedic role that received positive critical attention. In television, Epps has held starring roles in sitcoms such as “Uncle Buck” (2016) and “The Upshaws” (2021-present) for Netflix. He has also released several stand-up comedy specials, including “Under Rated & Never Faded” (2010), “Mike Epps: Don’t Take It Personal” (2015) for Netflix, “Mike Epps: Only One Mike” (2019), “Mike Epps: Indiana Mike” (2022), and “Mike Epps: Ready to Sell Out” (2024). Beyond acting and comedy, Epps has ventured into producing, with credits on shows like “The Upshaws” and “BET’s Comicview,” and has made numerous cameo appearances in music videos for hip hop artists.
Epps’ career highlights extend to hosting the BET Hip Hop Awards from 2009-2012 and serving as the “Super Bowl ambassador” for Super Bowl XLVI in his hometown of Indianapolis in 2012, promoting the event and making special appearances. He also took on the significant role of portraying Richard Pryor in the 2016 Nina Simone biopic, “Nina,” and in an episode of the HBO series “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” in 2022. Collaborations with artists like Ice Cube on the “Friday” series, and his ongoing work as an executive producer and actor, demonstrate his sustained presence and influence in the entertainment industry.
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