Jerry Minor facts for kids
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Jerry Minor
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Jerome Charles Minor Jr.
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
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Jerome Charles Minor Jr. is an American actor, comedian, and writer. He is known for his funny roles in many popular TV shows. You might have seen him in Saturday Night Live, Community, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and Dr. Ken.
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Early Life and Comedy Beginnings
Jerry Minor was born in Memphis, Tennessee, and grew up in Flint, Michigan. During his youth, he was raised as a Jehovah's Witness. As he got older, he chose a different path from his religious upbringing. This decision caused some distance between him and some of his family members.
He started his career by doing stand-up comedy in Detroit. He also joined a famous comedy group called The Second City. He performed with the group in Detroit, Chicago, and Toronto. Performing with The Second City helped him become a very skilled comedian.
Career in Television and Film
Jerry Minor has appeared in many TV shows and movies. His work in comedy has made him a familiar face to many viewers.
Saturday Night Live
In 2000, Minor joined the cast of the famous sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live (SNL). He was a writer and a performer for one season.
One of his most well-known sketches on SNL was "Rap Street," which he performed with fellow comedian Horatio Sanz. He also appeared on the "Weekend Update" segment, where he did an impression of Al Sharpton. After one season, he left the show because the producers wanted to hire new cast members and had a limited budget.
Other TV Shows
Besides SNL, Minor has been a part of many other comedy shows. He was a cast member on Mr. Show and had a role as Officer Carter in Arrested Development.
He has also had recurring roles in several popular shows. He played Jerry the Janitor in Community, Brandon in The Office, and Chris in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. He has also done voice acting for animated shows like Bob's Burgers and the Comedy Central series Brickleberry.
Movies and Other Projects
Minor has acted in movies like I Love You, Man and Drillbit Taylor. For many years, he was part of a musical comedy duo with actor Craig Robinson. They performed together on TV shows like Jimmy Kimmel Live!.
Today, Minor co-hosts a podcast where he discusses different groups and belief systems. He also stars in a musical play called For the Love of a Glove.
Famous Characters and Impressions
As a comedian, Jerry Minor is known for creating memorable characters and imitating famous people.
Characters on SNL
- Grand Master Rap: The co-host of a classic rap music show called Rap Street.
- Terrell: A sassy security guard who worked with a character played by Maya Rudolph.
- Willy Sluggs: A magician who performed silly magic tricks on his show, Willy Sluggs' Eye Poppers.
Celebrity Impressions
Minor is talented at imitating the voices and mannerisms of famous people. Some of his impressions include:
