Michael Colyar facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Michael Colyar
Colyar in 2018.
Birth name	Michael K. Colyar
Born	(1957-02-09) February 9, 1957 (age 68) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Medium	Stand-up film television radio
Years active	1987–present
Genres	Conscious comedy Observational comedy black humor surreal humor satire self-deprecation
Subject(s)	African-American culture American politics current events everyday life marriage parenting pop culture race relations racism self-deprecation police recovery
Notable works and roles	House Party 3 Martin

Michael K. Colyar (born February 9, 1957) is a well-known American actor, comedian, and entertainer. He also works as a voiceover artist, a television and radio personality, and an author. Michael Colyar is famous for his stand-up comedy and for appearing in popular movies and TV shows. Some of his notable roles include the film House Party 3 and the TV series Martin.

Early Life and School

Michael Colyar was born in Chicago, Illinois. He spent his early years living in the Robert Taylor Homes, which were public housing projects. Later, his family moved to the Morgan Park area of Chicago.

He attended Morgan Park High School and finished in 1975. After high school, Michael continued his education. He went to Olive-Harvey junior college and then to Chicago State University.

Michael Colyar's Career and Projects

Michael Colyar has done many interesting things in his career. He is not just an actor and comedian; he is also an author.

• Writing a Book: In August 2012, he published a book called A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to The White House, I Knocked on the Door and a Brother Answered.
• Comedy Tours: In June 2018, he started a big comedy tour. It was called "Michael Colyar's Momma" and visited 100 cities.
• Recent Films: Michael also starred in the 2022 movie You Married Dat. He acted alongside other stars like LisaRaye McCoy.
• Voice Acting: He even lent his voice to the character Buford in The Princess and the Frog video game in 2009.

Michael Colyar in Movies and TV Shows

Michael Colyar has appeared in many movies and television shows throughout his career. He has played a variety of characters.

Movies Michael Colyar Has Been In

Michael Colyar has acted in many films. Here are some of the movies he has appeared in:

• Hollywood Shuffle (1987)
• Johnny Be Good (1988)
• Hot Shots! Part Deux (1993)
• What's Love Got to Do with It (1993)
• Poetic Justice (1993)
• House Party 3 (1994)
• Norbit (2007)
• The Longshots (2008)
• A Christmas Wedding (2013)
• Holiday Heartbreak (2020)
• You Married Dat (2022)
• Outlaw Johnny Black (2023)

TV Shows Michael Colyar Has Appeared In

Michael Colyar has also been a guest star or a regular on many TV series. Here are some of them:

• Dragnet (1989)
• 227 (1989)
• Star Search (1990)
• Def Comedy Jam (1992-1995)
• Martin (1995-1997)
• Homeboys in Outer Space (1996)
• The Hughleys (1998)
• In the House (1999)
• The Parkers (2002)
• Barbershop (2005)
• The Bernie Mac Show (2006)
• Everybody Hates Chris (2007)
• The Cleveland Show (2011) - as a voice actor
• Black Dynamite (2014) - as a voice actor
• Black-ish (2015)
• Family Time (2016)
• The Rich and the Ruthless (2017-2021)
• Rel (2018)
• Phat Tuesdays: The Era Of Hip Hop Comedy (2022)
• The Ms. Pat Show (2023)
• Mind Your Business (2024)