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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, DC Young Fly and Chico Bean.
Early life
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
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
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
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
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]
He is currently dating talk show host Bri Renée whom he has been on/off with since 2010.
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role |
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2005 | Glorious Mail | Flyree Johnson |
2019 | How High 2[18] | Larry |
2020 | DeMarcus Cousins Presents Boogie's Comedy Slam | Himself |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
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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
- ^ 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
- Karlous Miller at IMDb
- Official website
- Karlous Miller at Rotten Tomatoes
- Karlous Miller at AllMusic
- Karlous Miller on X