Jermaine Fowler facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jermaine Fowler
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Fowler performing standup comedy in 2011
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| Born | May 16, 1988 Washington, D.C., U.S.
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| Education | Northwestern High School |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
Jermaine Fowler (born May 16, 1988) is an American actor, comedian, producer, and writer. He is well-known for his roles in movies and TV shows. For example, he played Prince Lavelle Junson in the 2021 romantic comedy film Coming 2 America. He also starred as Franco Wicks on the CBS sitcom Superior Donuts.
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Early Life and Comedy Beginnings
Jermaine Fowler was born in Washington, D.C.. He grew up in Hyattsville, Maryland, with his twin brother and two other siblings. He finished high school at Northwestern High School.
When he was 20, Fowler decided to leave college. He moved to New York City to follow his dreams. During the day, he looked for jobs. At night, he performed comedy at open mic nights in Times Square. This is how he started his career in comedy.
Building a Comedy Career
Touring and TV Shows
In 2012, Jermaine Fowler began traveling across the country. He performed his comedy at many clubs and colleges. His funny acts helped him gain attention.
By 2013, he was cast in MTV2's show Guy Code. He also started writing, producing, and starring in his own pilot TV shows. In 2014, he appeared in Friends of the People, a show on TruTV that ran for two seasons.
First Comedy Special
In 2015, Fowler created his first big comedy special. It was called "Give 'Em Hell, Kid." He produced and starred in this show himself. It was later shown on Showtime, a popular TV network.
Starring in Superior Donuts
Becoming a TV Star
In 2017, Jermaine Fowler took on a big role in the CBS sitcom Superior Donuts. He was not only a star in the show but also an executive producer. This meant he helped make important decisions about the show.
The show was popular enough to get a second season. However, after two seasons, Superior Donuts was cancelled. During this time, Fowler also had a recurring role on HBO's show Crashing.
Emmy Awards Announcer
On September 17, 2017, Jermaine Fowler had a special job. He was the announcer for the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards. This is a very important event that celebrates the best in television.
Selected Film and Television Roles
Jermaine Fowler has appeared in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of his notable roles:
- Guy Code (2012)
- The Eric Andre Show (2012)
- Lucas Bros. Moving Co. (2014–2015)
- BoJack Horseman (2014)
- Friends of the People (2014)
- Give 'Em Hell, Kid (standup comedy show, 2016)
- Crashing (2017)
- Family Guy (2017)
- Superior Donuts (2017–2018)
- Sorry to Bother You (2018)
- Buffaloed (2019)
- Judas and the Black Messiah (2021)
- Coming 2 America (2021)
- Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (2023)
- The Blackening (2022)
- The Drop (2022)
- Ricky Stanicky (2024)
- Sting (2024)
External links
- Official website: http://www.jermainefowler.com
See also
In Spanish: Jermaine Fowler para niños
