Earthquake (comedian) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Earthquake
Earthquake in 2020
Birth name	Nathaniel Stroman
Born	Washington, D.C., United States
Medium	Stand-up, television, film
Nationality	American
Years active	1980s – present
Genres	Observational comedy, improvisational comedy, black comedy
Subject(s)	African-American culture, racism, race relations, relationships
Spouse	Engaged to Rashida Miller
Children	3
Notable works and roles	Uncle Mike on Everybody Hates Chris Karl in The Longshots Root in Barnyard & Back at the Barnyard

Nathaniel Stroman, known as Earthquake, is a famous American stand-up comedian. He is also an actor, a voice artist, and a radio host. He currently hosts a radio show called Quakeshouse. You can listen to it on SiriusXM and Kevin Hart's Laugh Out Loud Network. In February 2022, his first Netflix comedy special came out. It was called Chappelle's Home Team- Legendary: Earthquake. Dave Chappelle helped produce this special.

Earthquake has appeared in many TV shows and movies. He had a special on HBO called One Night Stand in 2005. He was in the movie Clerks II (2006) and played Karl in The Longshots (2008). On TV, he had a regular role on the CBS show The Neighborhood. He also appeared in South Side and In the Cut. Many people know him as Uncle Mike from Everybody Hates Chris. He also voiced Root the Rooster in the 2006 movie Barnyard. He continued this role in the TV show Back at the Barnyard. He even voiced Uncle Mike again in Everybody Still Hates Chris.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Growing Up in Washington, D.C.

Nathaniel Stroman was born in Washington, D.C.. His mother gave him the nickname "Earthquake." She said he was like a "natural disaster" because he was a surprise.

Joining the Air Force

After finishing Ballou High School, he joined the United States Air Force. He explained that he wanted to leave his mother's house. He joined the day after graduation. He thought, "How hard could basic training be?"

Starting Stand-Up Comedy

In the early 1990s, Earthquake began performing in small comedy clubs. By 1993, he was part-owner of Uptown Comedy Corner in Atlanta. He became a popular host there. He also opened his own clubs, Earthquake's Comedy Corner II, in Dallas, Texas and Atlanta, Georgia.

In 1997, he got a big break. He was asked to join the Russell Simmons Def Comedy Jam Tour. This helped him become known across the country.

Key Comedy Milestones

• In 2002, Earthquake joined the Latham Entertainment Presents Comedy Tour.
• In 2004, he almost got his own sitcom with ABC. It was going to be called Earthquake.
• In 2005, he performed one of his most popular shows, "About Time."
• He appeared in All Star Def Comedy Jam in 2007.
• In 2008, he was part of the TBS Comedy Festival Lollapalooza.
• He starred in Shaquille O'Neal’s All Star Comedy Jam Special in 2009.
• In 2011, he made a guest appearance on the TV One show Way Black When.

Radio Career

Earthquake also had a career in radio. He used to contribute to The Steve Harvey Morning Show on Tuesdays and Thursdays. He would also fill in for Steve Harvey when he was away.

In 2013, he joined 107.5 WBLS as a full-time radio personality. He hosted a show with Déjà Vu from 3 PM to 7 PM on weekdays. He left the station in February 2016.

Recognition and Influence

In April 2013, Earthquake appeared on ABC’s The View. He was featured in a special segment for stand-up comedians. The cast of The View shared their personal favorites. Whoopi Goldberg, a famous comedian, chose Earthquake as her favorite.

Comedian John Mulaney also praised Earthquake's work. He included "About Time" on his list of favorite comedy albums. Mulaney said he tries to combine the styles of comedians like Earthquake in his own work.