Karlous Miller

Karlous Bernard Miller (born April 2, 1983) is an American comedian, actor and rapper. He began his comedy career in Atlanta, Georgia and is widely known for being a cast member on MTV's comedy improv series, Wild 'n Out and his notorious "Wildstyle" battles with fellow cast member, Chico Bean. Miller is praised for his comedic genius and witty punchlines.[1]

Karlous Miller
Birth nameKarlous Bernard Miller
Born (1983-04-02) April 2, 1983
Oxford, Mississippi, U.S
Medium
  • Stand-up
  • film
  • television
Years active2004-present
Genres
Children1
Websitequittouchingish.com

Early life

Miller was born in Oxford, Mississippi.[2] He was born into a large blended family, having five siblings. He was a firefighter before moving to Atlanta, to pursue a career as a stand-up comedian in 2005. [3]

Career

His first television appearance was on Robert Townsends: Partners in Crime - The New Generation.[4] He has since appeared in multiple televisions shows such as Hell Date,Yo Momma, Bill Bellamy's Who's Got Jokes, The Mo'nique Show, Off the Chain, Comic View, Last Comic Standing[5] and Wild 'N Out.[6]

Miller has also been featured in written publications for MTV,[7] EarHustle411,[8] Oxford Citizen[9] along with V-103's Frank and Wanda morning television/radio show and Atlanta's HOT 107.9.

Other media

Miller is said to have a passion for music,[10] most notably evident in his battle raps against Chico Bean on Wild 'n Out. This would open doors for him to work with numerous musicians such as Gucci Mane, Case, Dem Franchize Boyz, Granddaddy Souf, Big Oomp, Big K.R.I.T[11], Jermaine Dupri, T.I. and many more.

In 2015, Miller, DC Young Fly and later, Chico, started their own podcast, called The 85 South Show,[12] where they speak on various topics, interact with the audience, and freestyle on songs.[13]

In October 2018, Miller confirmed on the Breakfast Club that he won't appear in the upcoming season of Wild'n Out, and that he had been fired. However, he was eventually brought back to the show per fans requests.[14][15]

Influences

Miller stated his comedic influences consists of Redd Foxx, Bernie Mac, Mo'Nique, Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy, Cedric the Entertainer and Steve Harvey.[16] Miller also attributes his comedic influence to his family and acknowledges them in his boisterous and edgy humor.

Personal life

Miller was in a relationship with fellow comedian, Ashima Franklin. They welcomed their son in December 2008.[17] Miller co-parents his son with Franklin, despite their relationship ending.

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role
2005 "Glorious Mail" Flyree Johnson
2019 "How High 2"[18] Fast Food Manager

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2007 "Yo Momma" Himself
Hell Date Himself 1 episode
2007-2008 Bill Bellamy's Who's Got Jokes? Himself 2 episodes
2010 The Mo'nique Show Himself 1 episode
2013-present Wild 'n Out Himself series regular
2014 ComicView Himself
Last Comic Standing[19] Himself 10 episodes
2017 All Def Comedy Himself 1 episode
Family Time De'Andre 1 episode
2018 Black Card Revoked Himself 1 episode
2019 Last Call LJ 1 episode

References
  1. "Name A Better Duo Than Chico Bean & Karlous Miller… I'll Wait 🎤 - Wild 'N Out - MTV". YouTube. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
  2. Rawl, Jon (June 20, 2014). "Oxford native joking around on NBC reality show". Oxford Citizen. Retrieved February 1, 2018.
  3. "Karlous Miller". 2015. Mississippi
  4. "Karlous Miller". 2015. His first television appearance was on Robert Townsends: Partners in Crime-The New Generation.
  5. "Last Comic Standing". 2015. He appeared in multiple television such as Last Comic Standing
  6. "Karlous Miller - "Wild 'N Out" Star LIVE!". www.comedyhype.com. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
  7. "Wild 'N Out' Comedian Karlous Miller Said His Favorite Rapper Is Nick Cannon…Then Laughed A Lot". www.mtv.com. Eileen Reslen. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
  8. "Filming For Season 6 Of Wild N Out In Full Swing In New York". www.Earhustle411.com. Earhustle411. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
  9. "Oxford native joking around on NBC reality show". oxfordcitizen.com. Jon Rawls. Retrieved 20 June 2014.
  10. "Last Comic Standing". 2015. passion for music
  11. "MUSIC Album Review: Big K.R.I.T – 'K.R.I.T. Iz Here'". College Media Network. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
  12. "10 Sidesplitting Comedy Podcasts to get you Grinning". iHeartRadio. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
  13. "85 South Show - DC Young Fly, Karlous Miller and Chico Bean". www.85southshow.com. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
  14. "Wild'n Out's Karlous Miller Explains Squashing Beef With Nick Cannon". TMZ. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
  15. "Karlous Miller reveals he's returning to Wild'n Out next season". www.comedyhype.com. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
  16. "Last Comic Standing". 2015. Biggest comedy influences
  17. "@ashimafranklin on Instagram:"Mom and Son Tradition! Hawks Game with the Birthday Boy! We Always Kick off his bday Festivities with a Hawks Game! Ever since he was 4 Now Tomorrow he will be the Big 10"". Instagram. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
  18. "Karlous Miller - Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
  19. "Oxford Comedian Cracks up Roseanne on 'Last Comic Standing'". www.hottytoddy.com. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
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