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Ty Barnett
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Tyrone (Ty) Barnett (born in 1975) is an American actor and a stand-up comedian. This means he performs comedy routines live on stage, often telling jokes and stories to make people laugh.
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Ty Barnett's Early Life
Ty Barnett grew up in Chicago, Illinois. He was born and raised on the south side of the city. After finishing high school, he joined the United States Army. He served in the Army for six years. He left the Army in 1996.
Starting His Comedy Career
Ty Barnett began his comedy journey in the early 2000s. In 2002, he was named "Up-and-coming Comedian of the Year" at the Las Vegas Comedy Festival. He also earned the title of "Outstanding Performer" at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal. These early awards showed he was a rising star in comedy.
Breaking into Television
In 2003, Ty Barnett made his first TV appearance on CBS's Star Search. He did very well, reaching the semi-finals of the competition. This helped him become more widely known. He later appeared on The Late Late Show in 2005.
Major TV Appearances
Ty Barnett has been featured on many popular comedy shows. He had his own special on Comedy Central Presents. In 2006, he was the runner-up on the NBC reality show Last Comic Standing. This show searches for the best new comedians. He also performed on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
Other Projects and Influences
Ty Barnett has appeared in other TV shows and films. He was in P. Diddy Presents the Bad Boys of Comedy. He also acted in two episodes of the TV series 'Til Death. He appeared in the movie Stand Up. Ty Barnett has said that famous comedians Chris Rock and Richard Pryor have greatly influenced his comedy style. In 2020, he auditioned for America's Got Talent.
