Finesse Mitchell facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Finesse Mitchell
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Mitchell in 2016
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Alfred Langston Mitchell
June 12, 1972 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
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| Education | University of Miami (BA) |
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| Years active | 1999–present |
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Jessica Santos
(m. 2008; div. 2011)Adris DeBarge
(m. 2013) |
| Children | 2 |
Finesse Mitchell, whose real name is Alfred Langston Mitchell, is an American actor, comedian, and author. He was born on June 12, 1972.
From 2003 to 2006, Finesse was a cast member on the popular TV show Saturday Night Live. This show is famous for its funny sketch comedy skits. He has also appeared on many other television shows. Some of these include Showtime at the Apollo, BET's ComicView, and Comedy Central Presents. Kids might know him from the Disney Channel show A.N.T. Farm.
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Early Life and Education
Finesse Mitchell was born in Atlanta, a big city in Georgia, USA. He went to the University of Miami. While there, he was part of the university's football team. He also joined a fraternity called Kappa Alpha Psi.
Finesse Mitchell's Career
Finesse Mitchell started his television career in 1999. His first appearance was on BET's Comic View. This show helped him become popular with fans very quickly.
After Comic View, Finesse moved to both Los Angeles and New York City. These cities are famous for entertainment. He appeared on late-night talk shows like The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn and Late Night with Conan O'Brien.
Time on Saturday Night Live
In 2003, Finesse Mitchell joined Saturday Night Live (SNL). He started as a "featured player." This means he was a new member learning the ropes. After two seasons, in 2005, he became a full cast member. This was a big step in his comedy career.
In 2006, SNL announced that Finesse, along with two other comedians, would be leaving the show. This decision was made due to budget reasons.
After SNL and Other Projects
After leaving Saturday Night Live, Finesse continued to perform stand-up comedy. He also appeared in several movies. These films include Who's Your Caddy?, The Comebacks, and Mad Money.
From 2008 to 2009, he was a guest correspondent on The Today Show. He also appeared as a guest on other talk shows like Tyra and Chelsea Lately. In 2010, he was in the Comedy Central sketch series Nick Swardson's Pretend Time.
Finesse Mitchell also released a stand-up comedy DVD called Snap Famous. He wrote a book in 2007 titled Your Girlfriends Only Know So Much. This book offers dating advice.
In 2012, he was on a dating game show called The Choice on Fox. He also played Darryl Parks on the Disney Channel sitcom A.N.T. Farm. His character was Chyna's police officer father.
In 2015, he performed at Ron White’s Comedy Salute to the Troops. In 2016, he played Harvey in the Showtime series Roadies. He also had a role in the movie Barely Lethal.
In 2019, Finesse Mitchell joined the cast of the Fox comedy Outmatched. He played Irwin, who was the best friend of the main character, Mike. In 2022, he was a judge on the Netflix baking competition Is It Cake?.
Personal Life
Finesse Mitchell has been married twice. On September 13, 2008, he married Jessica Santos in Atlanta. They divorced in May 2011.
He married again in September 2013. His second wife is Adris DeBarge. She is the daughter of the singer El DeBarge. Their first daughter was born in March 2015. They also have a younger daughter named Elle Kate.
See also
In Spanish: Finesse Mitchell para niños
