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| Birth name | Karlous Bernard Miller |
| Born | April 2, 1983 Oxford, Mississippi, U.S |
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| Years active | 2004-present |
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| Children | 1 |
Karlous Bernard Miller, born on April 2, 1983, is a funny American comedian. He is also an actor and a rapper. Karlous started his comedy journey in Atlanta, Georgia. Many people know him from his popular podcast and comedy tour, The 85 South Show. He is also famous for being on MTV's comedy show, Wild 'n Out. On that show, he has exciting "Wildstyle" rap battles with his friends D.C. Young Fly and Chico Bean.
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Early Life and Beginnings
Karlous Miller was born in Oxford, Mississippi. He grew up in a big family with five brothers and sisters. Before becoming a comedian, he worked as a firefighter. In 2005, he moved to Atlanta to follow his dream of being a stand-up comedian. He started performing with Quincy Bond's Phat Comedy group in 2008. This helped kick off his career in 2010.
Comedy and TV Career
Karlous first appeared on TV in a show called Robert Townsend's: Partners in Crime - The New Generation. Since then, he has been in many other TV shows. These include Hell Date, Yo Momma, and Bill Bellamy's Who's Got Jokes.
He also appeared on The Mo'nique Show, Off the Chain, Comic View, and Last Comic Standing. One of his most well-known roles is as a cast member on Wild 'n Out. Karlous has also been featured in magazines like MTV and Oxford Citizen. He has also been on radio shows like V-103's Frank and Wanda morning show.
Other Projects and Music
Karlous Miller loves music, and you can see this in his rap battles on Wild 'n Out. Because of his talent, he has worked with many musicians. Some of these artists include Gucci Mane, Big K.R.I.T, Jermaine Dupri, and T.I..
In 2015, Karlous, D.C. Young Fly, and later Chico Bean, started their own podcast. It's called The 85 South Show. On the podcast, they talk about different topics and interact with their audience. They also enjoy freestyling, which means making up songs on the spot.
In 2018, Karlous shared that he would not be on Wild 'n Out for a while. But fans really wanted him back. So, he eventually returned to the show!
Comedy Inspirations
Karlous Miller has said that many famous comedians have inspired him. These include Redd Foxx, Bernie Mac, Mo'Nique, Richard Pryor, and Eddie Murphy. He also looks up to Cedric the Entertainer and Steve Harvey. Karlous also says his family has influenced his funny and bold style of humor.
Personal Life
Karlous Miller has a son, who was born in December 2008. He shares parenting duties with his son's mother, fellow comedian Ashima Franklin.
Film and TV Appearances
Film Roles
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2005 | Glorious Mail | Flyree Johnson |
| 2019 | How High 2 | Larry |
| 2020 | 2 Minutes of Fame | Comic Finalist |
| 2023 | Da 'Partments | Poncho |
Television Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2008 | Hell Date | Himself | Appeared in Season 2 |
| 2013- | Wild 'n Out | Himself | Main Cast from Season 5 |
| 2014 | ComicView | Himself | Episode: "May 27, 2014" |
| Last Comic Standing | Himself/Contestant | Main Cast in Season 8 | |
| 2016 | Joking Off | Himself | Episode: "Host Deray Davis, Jon Gabrus, Karlous Miller" |
| Wild 'N On Tour | Himself | Main Cast | |
| 2017 | All Def Comedy | Himself | Episode: "Episode #1.6" |
| Family Time | De'Andre | Episode: "Love Tat" | |
| 2018 | Black Card Revoked | Himself | Episode: "Brandon T. Jackson, Karlous Miller, Finesse Mitchell" |
| 2019 | Last Call | LJ | Episode: "Snowpocalypse" |
| 2020-21 | BET Hip Hop Awards | Himself/Co-Host | Main Co-Host |
