Pierre Edwards facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pierre
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Pierre at a concert in North Carolina (2015)
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| Nationality | American/German |
| Occupation | Actor, comedian, writer, producer |
| Years active | 1985–present |
Pierre Edwards, who is usually just called Pierre, is an American actor, stand-up comedian, writer, and director. He is known for starring in movies like B*A*P*S (1997), Def Jam's How to Be a Player (1997), and 2001: A Space Travesty (2000). He also wrote, directed, and starred in the movie For Da Love of Money (2002).
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Early Life and Comedy Beginnings
Pierre was born in Killeen, Texas, to a German mother and an American father who was a soldier. When he was only three weeks old, his family moved to Germany. He lived there until he was eleven, when he moved back to the United States and settled in Washington, D.C.
Moving to a new country was a big change, and Pierre faced bullying. He discovered that he could use comedy and humor to deal with these challenges. His talent for making people laugh was noticed early on. In the 6th grade, he was even featured on the TV show Good Morning America for his great sense of humor.
While in high school, Pierre started performing stand-up comedy at clubs in the Washington, D.C. area. He shared the stage with other young comedians who would later become very famous, like Martin Lawrence, Dave Chappelle, and Wanda Sykes. In 1987, after a very difficult and dangerous event in his life, Pierre decided to focus seriously on his comedy career. He saw his friends finding success in Hollywood and decided to move there in 1991.
A Career in Entertainment
Stand-Up and Television
In Hollywood, Pierre's career took off. He appeared on the very first season of the famous HBO show Def Comedy Jam and later starred on BET Comicview. He also performed on other popular TV comedy shows, including Showtime at the Apollo and Martin Lawrence Presents First Amendment.
Pierre loves performing stand-up comedy live on stage. He has headlined at famous comedy clubs all over the country, such as the Improv in Dallas and Houston, and Carolines in New York City. He has also performed for American soldiers at home and in other countries. His comedy has taken him around the world to places like Japan, South Africa, and Germany.
Famous Movie Roles
Pierre became well-known for his roles in several popular movies in the 1990s and 2000s.
- In 1997, he played the boyfriend of Nisi (played by Halle Berry) in the comedy B*A*P*S.
- The same year, he starred with Bill Bellamy in the movie Def Jam's How to Be a Player.
- In 2000, he played a detective alongside the famous comedy actor Leslie Nielsen in 2001: A Space Travesty.
After these roles, Pierre decided to create his own movie. He wrote, directed, produced, and starred in the 2002 film For Da Love of Money.
Recent Work
Pierre continues to be very active in entertainment. He has toured with famous R&B singers like Mary J Blige, New Edition, and Patti LaBelle, performing comedy at their concerts. He has also been a guest host on the popular Steve Harvey Morning Show on the radio.
He created a web series called Dating Pierre and wrote a book titled "My 100 Homies & Phonies of Hollywood". In 2020, he became a lead analyst for ComedyHype News. He also hosts his own popular podcast called 'Pierre's Panic Room', where he interviews many famous guests.
