Mike Epps
Mike Epps (Michael Elliot Epps) was born on November 18th, 1970 and is currently 55 years old. Mike Epps was born in Indianapolis, IN, USA.
Mike Epps is an actor and stand-up comedian who developed a reputation for quick timing and sharp jokes over a very long career.
He first came into the limelight during the 1990s, when he was known for his playful and loose style on
Def Comedy Jam, which opened doors for him in TV and film.
Mike Epps had his big break in the movies when he teamed up with Ice Cube for fast and wild talking comedy in
Friday After Next and
Next Friday, where he was cast as
Day-Day Jones.
He has been in
The Hangover films as Black Doug and in
Resident Evil: Extinction and
Resident Evil: Apocalypse, where he showed that he could make people laugh in horror and action, too. Next, he was cast in
Dolemite Is My Name by Eddie Murphy and was the voice of Boog in
Open Season 2.
On TV, Mike Epps was in
Survivor’s Remorse as Uncle Julius. He has also played the starring role in
The Upshaws, the Netflix blue-collar family sitcom, as Bennie Upshaw.
Despite having many roles on TV, standup is Mike Epps’ strongest suit as he has consistently released a steady stream of Netflix specials such as
Indiana Mike,
Only One Mike, and
Don't Take It Personal. In his stand-up comedy, he usually employs sly grins, everyday stories, and crowd work.
Across soundstages, sets, and clubs, Mike Epps has become known for never missing a beat. He can be found trading lines with stars one moment and making jokes about family chaos the next.
In 2018, Mike Epps published his memoir
Unsuccessful Thug, in which he tells about his tough beginnings in Indianapolis and the rise to fame against all odds.
Mike grew up in Naptown, and early on, he got into petty crime, but since he was so clumsy, he got arrested multiple times and spent several months in jail. At some point, he realized he was better at making people laugh than being a criminal and decided to move to New York to do comedy, and ultimately ended up in Hollywood.
Combining honesty with humor, Epps reflects on survival, family, racism, and how he turned his life around through comedy, as he transformed failure into a glamorous career on screen and on stage.
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Mike Epps: F.A.Q
When was Mike Epps Born? How old is Mike Epps?
Mike Epps was born on November 18th, 1970. Mike Epps is currently 55 years old.
Where was Mike Epps Born?
Mike Epps was born in Indianapolis, IN, USA and is American.
What was the first book Mike Epps wrote?
The first book written by Mike Epps was Unsuccessful Thug, published in 2018.
What was the most recent book Mike Epps wrote?
His most recently released work was Unsuccessful Thug on March 27th, 2018.
Are there upcoming new books by Mike Epps?
Mike Epps does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has Mike Epps written?
Mike Epps has written 1 book. All of his books are Non-Fiction Books.