History of Jerrod Carmichael in Timeline
Jerrod Carmichael is a prominent American comedian known for his stand-up, acting, writing, and filmmaking. His comedy often tackles sensitive and personal subjects, including family, sexuality, identity, and societal issues, with a mix of vulnerability and sharp wit. Carmichael gained wider recognition for his HBO specials, such as "Rothaniel," where he publicly came out as gay. He also created and starred in "The Carmichael Show," a sitcom praised for its insightful and often controversial discussions of contemporary social issues. Carmichael's work is characterized by its honesty, intellectual curiosity, and willingness to challenge conventional perspectives.
April 6, 1987: Jerrod Carmichael Born
On April 6, 1987, Rothaniel Jerrod Carmichael was born. He is an American comedian, actor, writer, and filmmaker.
2005: Graduated High School
In 2005, Jerrod Carmichael graduated from Robert B. Glenn High School in Kernersville, North Carolina.
2011: Appearance at Just for Laughs Festival
In 2011, Jerrod Carmichael appeared in the "New Faces" showcase at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal.
2013: Appeared on The Goodwin Games
In 2013, Jerrod Carmichael appeared on the show The Goodwin Games.
2014: Release of "Love at the Store"
In 2014, Jerrod Carmichael released his first stand-up comedy special on HBO titled Love at the Store.
2015: Premiere of The Carmichael Show
In 2015, Jerrod Carmichael co-created, co-wrote, produced, and starred in The Carmichael Show on NBC.
2015: The Carmichael Show Debut
In 2015, The Carmichael Show, a semi-autobiographical sitcom co-created, co-written, produced by, and starring Jerrod Carmichael, premiered on NBC.
2017: Release of "8"
In 2017, Jerrod Carmichael released his second stand-up comedy special on HBO titled 8.
2018: Executive Producer for Rel and Directed Drew Michael's Special
In 2018, Jerrod Carmichael served as an executive producer for the Fox sitcom Rel and directed Drew Michael's stand-up comedy special Drew Michael.
2019: Involvement in Igor and Django/Zorro Adaptation
In 2019, Jerrod Carmichael appeared on Tyler, the Creator's album Igor, and was hired by Quentin Tarantino to co-write a film adaptation based on the Django/Zorro crossover comic book series. He also created, directed, produced, and starred in the HBO autobiographical documentaries Home Videos and Sermon on the Mount.
2019: Rel Ended
In 2019, Jerrod Carmichael ended his run as executive producer for the Fox sitcom Rel.
2021: Directorial Debut with "On the Count of Three"
In 2021, Jerrod Carmichael made his feature film directorial debut with the dark comedy film On the Count of Three, in which he also starred and produced.
2021: On the Count of Three at Sundance
In 2021, Jerrod Carmichael's feature film directorial debut, On the Count of Three, competed in the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the Sundance Film Festival, where he directed, produced, and starred in the film.
2022: Came Out as Gay
In 2022, Jerrod Carmichael came out as gay in his comedy special Rothaniel.
2022: Release of "Rothaniel" and Emmy Win
In 2022, Jerrod Carmichael released his stand-up comedy special "Rothaniel" on HBO, which later won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special.
2022: Release of "Rothaniel", SNL Hosting, and WGA Award
In 2022, Jerrod Carmichael released his third HBO special, Rothaniel, hosted Saturday Night Live, and won the Writers Guild of America Award for Best Television Writing in a Comedy/Variety Specials for his work writing Rothaniel.
2022: Emmy Nomination for SNL Hosting
In 2022, Jerrod Carmichael was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for guest hosting an episode of Saturday Night Live.
2023: Hosted Golden Globe Awards and Acted in Poor Things
In 2023, Jerrod Carmichael hosted the 80th Golden Globe Awards and appeared in the Academy Award-winning film Poor Things.
2023: Hosted Golden Globe Awards
In 2023, Jerrod Carmichael hosted the 80th Golden Globe Awards and appeared in the film Poor Things.
March 10, 2024: Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show Premiered at South by Southwest
On March 10, 2024, the HBO documentary series Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show had its world premiere at South by Southwest.
2024: Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show Premiere
In 2024, Jerrod Carmichael was the subject of the HBO documentary series, Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show, which had its world premiere at South by Southwest.
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