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'''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 his successful podcast/comedy tour The |
'''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 his successful podcast/comedy tour The 85 South Show, along with being a cast member on [[MTV]]'s comedy improv series, [[Wild 'n Out]] and his notorious "Wildstyle" battles with fellow cast member, [[D.C. Young Fly]] and Chico Bean. |
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==Early life== |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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[[File:Karlous Miller Stand-Up Comedy Houston House of Blues 2019.webm|thumb|Miller performing stand-up comedy in 2019]] |
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⚫ | His first television appearance was on [[Robert Townsend (actor)|Robert Townsend]]'s: Partners in Crime - The New Generation.<ref name = "Comedy House2">{{cite news|url=http://comedyhouse.us/karlous-miller|title=Karlous Miller|date=2015|quote=His first television appearance was on [[Robert Townsend's]]: Partners in Crime-The New Generation.}}</ref> He has since appeared in multiple TV shows such as ''[[Hell Date]]'', ''[[Yo Momma (TV series)|Yo Momma]]'', ''[[Bill Bellamy's Who's Got Jokes?|Bill Bellamy's Who's Got Jokes]]'', ''[[The Mo'nique Show]]'', ''[[Off the Chain]]'', ''[[Comic View]]'', ''[[Last Comic Standing]]''<ref name ="NBC1">{{cite news|url=http://www.nbc.com/last-comic-standing/comics/season-8/karlous-miller|title=Last Comic Standing|date=2015|quote=He appeared in multiple television such as Last Comic Standing}}</ref> and ''[[Wild 'n Out]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.stlmag.com/events/karlous-miller-wild-n-out-star-live-sept-5-7|title=Karlous Miller - "Wild 'N Out" Star LIVE!|website=www.comedyhype.com|date=9 August 2019|accessdate=May 18, 2020}}</ref> |
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⚫ | Miller has also been featured in written publications for ''MTV'',<ref>{{cite web|title=Wild 'N Out' Comedian Karlous Miller Said His Favorite Rapper Is Nick Cannon…Then Laughed A Lot|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1850168/wild-n-out-karlous-miller-nick-cannon-video/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140910044456/http://www.mtv.com/news/1850168/wild-n-out-karlous-miller-nick-cannon-video/|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 10, 2014|website=www.mtv.com|publisher=Eileen Reslen|accessdate=19 June 2014}}</ref> ''EarHustle411'',<ref>{{cite web|title=Filming For Season 6 Of Wild N Out In Full Swing In New York|url=http://earhustle411.com/filming-season-6-wildn-full-swing-new-york/|website=www.Earhustle411.com|date=4 February 2014|publisher=Earhustle411|accessdate=4 February 2014}}</ref> ''Oxford Citizen''<ref>{{cite web|title=Oxford native joking around on NBC reality show|url=http://oxfordcitizen.com/2014/06/20/oxford-native-joking-around-nbc-reality-show/|website=oxfordcitizen.com|publisher=Jon Rawls|accessdate=20 June 2014}}</ref> along with V-103's Frank and Wanda morning television/radio show and Atlanta's Hot 107.9. |
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⚫ | His first television appearance was on Robert |
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⚫ | Miller has also been featured in written publications for ''MTV'',<ref>{{cite web|title=Wild 'N Out' Comedian Karlous Miller Said His Favorite Rapper Is Nick Cannon…Then Laughed A Lot|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1850168/wild-n-out-karlous-miller-nick-cannon-video/|website=www.mtv.com|publisher=Eileen Reslen|accessdate=19 June 2014}}</ref> ''EarHustle411'',<ref>{{cite web|title=Filming For Season 6 Of Wild N Out In Full Swing In New York|url=http://earhustle411.com/filming-season-6-wildn-full-swing-new-york/|website=www.Earhustle411.com|date=4 February 2014|publisher=Earhustle411|accessdate=4 February 2014}}</ref> ''Oxford Citizen''<ref>{{cite web|title=Oxford native joking around on NBC reality show|url=http://oxfordcitizen.com/2014/06/20/oxford-native-joking-around-nbc-reality-show/|website=oxfordcitizen.com|publisher=Jon Rawls|accessdate=20 June 2014}}</ref> along with V-103's Frank and Wanda morning television/radio show and Atlanta's Hot 107.9. |
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==Other media== |
==Other media== |
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Miller is said to have a passion for music,<ref name ="NBC3">{{cite news |url=http://www.nbc.com/last-comic-standing/comics/season-8/karlous-miller|title=Last Comic Standing|date=2015|quote=passion for music}}</ref> 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]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.collegemedianetwork.com/album-review-big-k-r-i-t-k-r-i-t-iz-here|title=MUSIC Album Review: Big K.R.I.T – 'K.R.I.T. Iz Here'|website=College Media Network|accessdate=May 18, 2020}}</ref> [[Jermaine Dupri]], [[T.I.]] and many more. |
Miller is said to have a passion for music,<ref name ="NBC3">{{cite news |url=http://www.nbc.com/last-comic-standing/comics/season-8/karlous-miller|title=Last Comic Standing|date=2015|quote=passion for music}}</ref> 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]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.collegemedianetwork.com/album-review-big-k-r-i-t-k-r-i-t-iz-here|title=MUSIC Album Review: Big K.R.I.T – 'K.R.I.T. Iz Here'|website=College Media Network|accessdate=May 18, 2020}}</ref> [[Jermaine Dupri]], [[T.I.]] and many more. |
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In 2015, Miller, |
In 2015, Miller, D.C. Young Fly and later, Chico, started their own podcast, called The 85 South Show,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.iheart.com/content/2020-01-25-10-sidesplitting-comedy-podcasts-to-get-you-grinning|title=10 Sidesplitting Comedy Podcasts to get you Grinning|website=[[iHeartRadio]]|accessdate=May 18, 2020}}</ref> where they speak on various topics, interact with the audience, and freestyle on songs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.85southshow.com|title=85 South Show - DC Young Fly, Karlous Miller and Chico Bean|website=www.85southshow.com|accessdate=May 18, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.yahoo.com/better-lie-rick-ross-claims-220000240.html| title='We Need a Better Lie': Rick Ross Claims He Doesn't Remember Walking Off Interview, Says He Found Out After Going Viral| date=26 April 2022| language=en |accessdate=2022-05-11}}</ref> |
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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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tmz.com/2019/07/10/karlous-miller-wild-n-out-nick-cannon-fired-special-guest-beef|title=Wild'n Out's Karlous Miller Explains Squashing Beef With Nick Cannon|website=[[TMZ]]|accessdate=May 18, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://comedyhype.com/karlous-miller-reveals-hes-returning-to-wild-n-out-next-season|title=Karlous Miller reveals he's returning to Wild'n Out next season|website=www.comedyhype.com|accessdate=May 18, 2020}}</ref> |
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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tmz.com/2019/07/10/karlous-miller-wild-n-out-nick-cannon-fired-special-guest-beef|title=Wild'n Out's Karlous Miller Explains Squashing Beef With Nick Cannon|website=[[TMZ]]|accessdate=May 18, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://comedyhype.com/karlous-miller-reveals-hes-returning-to-wild-n-out-next-season|title=Karlous Miller reveals he's returning to Wild'n Out next season|website=www.comedyhype.com|accessdate=May 18, 2020}}</ref> |
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==Influences == |
==Influences == |
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Miller was in a relationship with fellow comedian Ashima Franklin. They welcomed their son in December 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BrBmJIPg6qK/?igshid=17op77jlkox57|title=@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"|website=[[Instagram]]|accessdate=May 18, 2020}}</ref> Miller co-parents his son with Franklin, despite their relationship ending.{{citation needed|date=May 2020}} |
Miller was in a relationship with fellow comedian Ashima Franklin. They welcomed their son in December 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BrBmJIPg6qK/?igshid=17op77jlkox57|title=@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"|website=[[Instagram]]|accessdate=May 18, 2020}}</ref> Miller co-parents his son with Franklin, despite their relationship ending.{{citation needed|date=May 2020}} |
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Karlous is currently single and practicing celibacy since December 2021 as He is an ordained minister. |
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==Filmography == |
==Filmography == |
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===Film=== |
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| ''[[Last Comic Standing]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://hottytoddy.com/2014/06/06/oxford-comedienne-cracks-up-roseanne-on-last-comic-standing|title=Oxford Comedian Cracks up Roseanne on 'Last Comic Standing'|website=www.hottytoddy.com|date=6 June 2014|accessdate=May 18, 2020}}</ref> |
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| Episode: "Host Deray Davis, Jon Gabrus, Karlous Miller" |
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| ''[[Wild 'n Out|Wild 'N On Tour]]'' |
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Latest revision as of 05:22, 16 November 2024
Karlous Miller | |
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Birth name | Karlous Bernard Miller |
Born | Oxford, Mississippi, U.S | April 2, 1983
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Years active | 2004-present |
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Children | 1 |
Website | quittouchingish |
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 his successful podcast/comedy tour The 85 South Show, along with being a cast member on MTV's comedy improv series, Wild 'n Out and his notorious "Wildstyle" battles with fellow cast member, D.C. Young Fly and Chico Bean.
Early life
[edit]Miller was born in Oxford, Mississippi.[1] 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. Karlous mainly started with Quincy Bond's Phat Comedy group in 2008. This started his career in 2010.[2]
Career
[edit]His first television appearance was on Robert Townsend's: Partners in Crime - The New Generation.[3] He has since appeared in multiple TV 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[4] and Wild 'n Out.[5]
Miller has also been featured in written publications for MTV,[6] EarHustle411,[7] Oxford Citizen[8] along with V-103's Frank and Wanda morning television/radio show and Atlanta's Hot 107.9.
Other media
[edit]Miller is said to have a passion for music,[9] 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,[10] Jermaine Dupri, T.I. and many more.
In 2015, Miller, D.C. Young Fly and later, Chico, started their own podcast, called The 85 South Show,[11] where they speak on various topics, interact with the audience, and freestyle on songs.[12][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
[edit]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.[citation needed]
Personal life
[edit]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.[citation needed]
Karlous is currently single and practicing celibacy since December 2021 as He is an ordained minister.
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2005 | Glorious Mail | Flyree Johnson | |
2019 | How High 2 | Larry | [18] |
2020 | 2 Minutes of Fame | Comic Finalist | |
2023 | Da 'Partments | Poncho |
Television
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2008 | Hell Date | Himself | Recurring Cast: Season 2 |
2013- | Wild 'n Out | Himself | Main Cast: Season 5- |
2014 | ComicView | Himself | Episode: "May 27, 2014" |
Last Comic Standing[19] | Himself/Contestant | Main Cast: Season 8 | |
2016 | Joking Off | Himself | Episode: "Host Deray Davis, Jon Gabrus, Karlous Miller" |
Wild 'N On Tour | Himself | Main Cast | |
2017 | All Def Comedy | Himself | Episode: "Episode #1.6" |
Family Time | De'Andre | Episode: "Love Tat" | |
2018 | Black Card Revoked | Himself | Episode: "Brandon T. Jackson, Karlous Miller, Finesse Mitchell" |
2019 | Last Call | LJ | Episode: "Snowpocalypse" |
2020-21 | BET Hip Hop Awards | Himself/Co-Host | Main Co-Host |
References
[edit]- ^ Rawl, Jon (June 20, 2014). "Oxford native joking around on NBC reality show". Oxford Citizen. Retrieved February 1, 2018.
- ^ "Karlous Miller". 2015.
Mississippi
- ^ "Karlous Miller". 2015.
His first television appearance was on Robert Townsend's: Partners in Crime-The New Generation.
- ^ "Last Comic Standing". 2015.
He appeared in multiple television such as Last Comic Standing
- ^ "Karlous Miller - "Wild 'N Out" Star LIVE!". www.comedyhype.com. 9 August 2019. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
- ^ "Wild 'N Out' Comedian Karlous Miller Said His Favorite Rapper Is Nick Cannon…Then Laughed A Lot". www.mtv.com. Eileen Reslen. Archived from the original on September 10, 2014. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
- ^ "Filming For Season 6 Of Wild N Out In Full Swing In New York". www.Earhustle411.com. Earhustle411. 4 February 2014. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
- ^ "Oxford native joking around on NBC reality show". oxfordcitizen.com. Jon Rawls. Retrieved 20 June 2014.
- ^ "Last Comic Standing". 2015.
passion for music
- ^ "MUSIC Album Review: Big K.R.I.T – 'K.R.I.T. Iz Here'". College Media Network. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
- ^ "10 Sidesplitting Comedy Podcasts to get you Grinning". iHeartRadio. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
- ^ "85 South Show - DC Young Fly, Karlous Miller and Chico Bean". www.85southshow.com. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
- ^ "'We Need a Better Lie': Rick Ross Claims He Doesn't Remember Walking Off Interview, Says He Found Out After Going Viral". 26 April 2022. Retrieved 2022-05-11.
- ^ "Wild'n Out's Karlous Miller Explains Squashing Beef With Nick Cannon". TMZ. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
- ^ "Karlous Miller reveals he's returning to Wild'n Out next season". www.comedyhype.com. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
- ^ "Last Comic Standing". 2015.
Biggest comedy influences
- ^ "@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.
- ^ "Karlous Miller - Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
- ^ "Oxford Comedian Cracks up Roseanne on 'Last Comic Standing'". www.hottytoddy.com. 6 June 2014. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
External links
[edit]- Karlous Miller at IMDb
- Official website
- Karlous Miller at Rotten Tomatoes
- Karlous Miller at AllMusic
- Karlous Miller on Twitter
- Living people
- 1983 births
- 21st-century American male actors
- 21st-century American comedians
- African-American male comedians
- American rappers
- American male rappers
- African-American male actors
- American male comedians
- African-American stand-up comedians
- American stand-up comedians
- American male film actors
- Musicians from Mississippi
- American male television actors
- Male actors from Mississippi
- Comedians from Mississippi
- 21st-century American rappers
- African-American male rappers
- 21st-century American male musicians
- 21st-century African-American musicians
- 20th-century African-American people