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Katt Williams

September 2, 2024

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Surprising Facts
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Katt Williams was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, the United States, on September 2, 1971. He is a stand-up comedian and actor from the United States who is best known for his portrayal of Money Mike in the film “Friday After Next.” Williams has appeared in “Wild ‘n Out,” “My Wife and Kids,” “The Boondocks,” and “Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore,” as well as portrayed Lord Have Mercy in “Norbit.” Williams also appeared in the video game “Grand Theft Auto IV” as himself in 2008. We’re excited to give you all the details about this talented funnyman.

Fast Facts

Full Name:

Micah Williams

Nickname:

Katt

Birth date:

September 2, 1971

Age:

Zodiac Sign:

Virgo

Height:

5' 5"

Relationship Status:

Single

Net Worth:

$10 million

Background

Micah “Katt” Williams was born on September 2, 1971, in the city of Cincinnati, Ohio. At the age of 13, he moved out of his parents’ place, traveled to Florida, and supported himself as a street seller. Williams began performing stand-up comedy in Avondale, Cincinnati. From Oklahoma to Oakland, he developed his comic delivery by performing his routine in venues around the country. By 1999, Williams had established himself as a stand-up comedian, performing at venues such as The Improv, The Comedy Club, The Ice House, and The Hollywood Park Casino. Williams is most known for his role as Katt “In the Hat” Williams on BET’s “Comic View.”

His first acting role was in “NYPD Blue” in 2002. He rose to fame after appearing on “Wild ‘n Out” for numerous seasons. In 2003, he starred in the official music video for his “Wild ‘n Out” bandmate Nick Cannon’s hit single ‘Gigolo.’ In the 2007 film “The Boondocks,” he played a pimp named Slickback. In “Grand Theft Auto IV,” he plays himself as a stand-up comedian who does different routines, including an abridged version of one of his routines from “Katt Williams: American Hustle.” He has appeared in several episodes of “My Wife and Kids.” Williams was the roastmaster of Flavor Flav’s “Comedy Central Roast.” He has also featured in supporting roles in films like “First Sunday” and “Norbit,” but is best known for his role as Money Mike in “Friday After Next.” In 2018, he received a Primetime Emmy Award for ‘Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series’ for his role as Willy in the season two premiere of “Atlanta.”

In 2006, Williams starred in “Katt Williams: Live: Let a Playa Play,” his first comedy spectacular. “The Pimp Chronicles, Pt. 1,” his second and first HBO stand-up special, was released in 2006. Williams was given a movie/standup comedy project in 2007, which he termed “American Hustle.” The film was a critical hit, and it helped Williams establish himself as a mainstream comic. Williams’ second HBO comedy special, “It’s Pimpin’ Pimpin’,” was released in 2008, and featured Williams doing more political standup. Williams kept busy by creating comedy DVDs and performing, and his 2008 comedy tour was rated the best of the year by Billboard. After a four-year break, Williams returned to stand-up comedy in 2012 with “Kattpacalypse,” his third HBO comedy special. He also made a comeback on August 16, 2014, with a new HBO special titled “Katt Williams: Priceless: Afterlife”. Katt Williams’ new Netflix stand-up special, “Great America,” was shot in Jacksonville, Florida in 2018.

Career timeline

1999

A Well-Known Stand-Up Comedian

Williams makes a name for himself as a stand-up comedian.

2002

His Acting Debut on “NYPD Blue”

Williams makes his acting debut in the drama T.V. series "NYPD Blue," playing Martel Cates in the episode ‘Maya Con Dios.’

2006

His First Comedy Special

Williams stars in his debut comedy special, "Katt Williams: Live: Let a Playa Play."

2008

A Sold-out Comedy Show

"It's Pimpin' Pimpin'," Williams' second HBO comedy show, is released, which includes more political humor.

2012

His Comeback Comedy Special

Williams returns to stand-up comedy after a four-year break with "Kattpacalypse," his third HBO comedy special.

2014

He Releases “Katt Williams: Priceless: Afterlife”

Williams releases a new HBO special titled "Katt Williams: Priceless: Afterlife," directed by Spike Lee.

2018

He Receives a Primetime Emmy Award

For his role as Willy in the season two premiere of "Atlanta," Williams wins a Primetime Emmy Award for ‘Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series.’

2021

He Stars in a Drama Thriller

Williams stars in the drama thriller "For the Love of Money," which is a movie about a single mother that is pushed to her limit to protect her daughter.

Why We Love Katt Williams

He gives back to the community
Williams' struggle and success taught him to value human life and inspired him to help others. He promised himself that if he was successful in comedy, he would help others. Part of keeping that promise means taking care of his adopted children.
He is funny and entertaining
Williams is well-known for his comedy specials, in which he excelled. Many of his fans describe him as extremely funny and entertaining. Williams' comedy is distinctive because he discusses his personal life and unusual events. His style has influenced many comedians, and he has been praised by many.
He is a hard worker
Williams struggled and worked hard from a young age to get to where he is today. He was homeless and alone, but he made it worthwhile. Even though he is successful today, he continues to work hard, doing shows and other business ventures to support his family.

5 Surprising Facts

He was a good student
Williams won several awards for his science projects when he was 12 years old, earning him a full scholarship to the National Science Academy in Dayton.
He left home at 13
Williams was born and raised in Cincinnati, but when he was 13 years old, he ran away from home and became a street vendor in Florida; he lived in a park in Coconut Grove, Miami, for four years, and he went door to door selling magazines and books.
He almost left his comedy career
Williams announced his retirement from stand-up comedy on December 3, 2012, a day after being arrested in Seattle, Washington after a fight with three fans; however, he announced his return from retirement just three days later.
He is the father of Micah Williams
Williams is the father of Micah, who wants to be recognized for his own achievements.
He has eight children
Williams is the father of eight children, the majority of whom are adopted; he revealed to the host of "The Howard Stern Show" that seven of his eight children were adopted because he made a promise to himself that if he became successful in comedy, he would help others.

Katt Williams FAQs

What is Katt Williams' yearly salary?

Williams’ annual salary is over $600,000, and he also makes a lot of money from brand endorsements, television commercials, and paid promotions. His net worth is increasing every year as a result of his success in the film industry.

Are Katt Williams and Snoop Dogg friends?

Williams is friends with many rappers and has a long history with Snoop Dogg. Williams has mentioned Snoop Dogg in his standup routines on several occasions, even discussing their mutual love of marijuana and why he was impressed by how Snoop Dogg acts while being high.

Is Katt Williams making a new comedy show?

Williams is returning to Netflix with “World War III,” a brand-new original comedy special. This will be the celebrated comedian’s second special on the streaming service, which will premiere globally on May 17, 2022.