Chris Powell (comedian) facts for kids
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Chris Powell
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Powell on The 85 South Comedy Show in 2017
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Christopher Powell
March 19, 1983 |
| Other names | Comedian CP |
| Alma mater | Michigan State University |
| Occupation | Actor, comedian |
| Years active | 2010—present |
| Known for | Detroiters, Love Life |
Christopher Powell, known by his stage name Comedian CP, is an American actor, writer, and comedian. He was born on March 19, 1983. You might have seen him on TV shows like Empire, Detroiters, or Love Life. He is known for making people laugh with his stand-up comedy and acting roles.
About Chris Powell
Chris Powell grew up in Detroit, Michigan. He went to Mumford High School. After high school, he studied at Michigan State University. There, he earned a degree in communication studies. While in college, he also joined a fraternity called Kappa Alpha Psi.
Starting His Career
Before becoming a full-time entertainer, Chris worked in advertising. But he decided to follow his dream in 2010. He wanted to work in comedy and acting. He started a popular monthly comedy show. It was called "The CP Show" and took place at Saint Andrew's Hall in Detroit. He also became well-known by sharing funny videos online.
His TV Shows and Roles
In 2015, Chris got his first big TV role. He appeared on the show Empire. He also performed stand-up comedy on HBO's All Def Comedy in 2016.
From 2017 to 2018, Chris was a cast member and writer. This was for the Comedy Central show Detroiters. He also worked as a writer for the TV series Black Jesus. In 2021, he had a supporting role. This was in the second season of the HBO Max series Love Life.
His Family Life
Chris Powell is married.
