Micah "Katt" Williams is a well-known American stand-up comedian and actor. He is recognized for his roles in various films and television shows, including Friday After Next, Wild 'n Out, My Wife and Kids, The Boondocks, Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore, and Norbit. He has also lent his voice to the video game Grand Theft Auto IV.
September 2, 1971: Katt Williams is Born
On September 2, 1971, Micah "Katt" Williams was born. He would go on to become a stand-up comedian and actor.
1999: Early Stand-Up Comedy Career
By 1999, Katt Williams had become an established stand-up comedian, performing at prominent comedy clubs like The Improv, The Comedy Club, The Ice House, and Hollywood Park Casino. He also appeared on BET's ComicView as Katt "N da Hatt" Williams.
2002: Acting Debut on "NYPD Blue" and "Friday After Next"
In 2002, Katt Williams made his acting debut on the television series "NYPD Blue." That same year, he gained recognition for his role as Money Mike in the film "Friday After Next."
2003: Music Video Appearance and "Wild 'n Out"
Katt Williams appeared in Nick Cannon's music video for "Gigolo" in 2003. He also became a regular cast member on the MTV show "Wild 'n Out" for its first three seasons.
2003: Open Discussion
Katt Williams began an "open discussion" on various topics in 2003, which he has continued to engage in throughout his career.
2006: Debut Comedy Special and HBO Debut
In 2006, Katt Williams starred in his first comedy special, "Let a Playa Play," and also made his HBO stand-up debut with "The Pimp Chronicles, Pt. 1."
2006: Collaboration with The Diplomats
Katt Williams joined rapper Cam'ron's hip-hop group The Diplomats in 2006, but was never officially signed to the label.
2007: Voice Acting, Stand-up in "Grand Theft Auto IV," and "My Wife and Kids"
In 2007, Katt Williams provided the voice of A Pimp Named Slickback in the animated series "The Boondocks." He also appeared as himself, performing stand-up routines, in the video game "Grand Theft Auto IV." Additionally, he played the recurring character Bobby Shaw in the television series "My Wife and Kids."
2007: "Katt Williams: American Hustle" Released
Katt Williams co-wrote and starred in the comedy film "Katt Williams: American Hustle" in 2007. The film was well-received and helped establish Williams as a mainstream comedian.
2007: Supporting Role in "Norbit"
Katt Williams played a supporting character in the film "Norbit" in 2007.
2008: Acclaimed Comedy Tour and HBO Special
In 2008, Katt Williams released his second HBO comedy special, "It's Pimpin' Pimpin'," and had a comedy tour that was recognized as the best of the year by Billboard.
2008: Voice Acting Debut in Grand Theft Auto IV
In 2008, Katt Williams lent his voice to the popular video game Grand Theft Auto IV, playing himself and performing stand-up routines within the game.
2008: Supporting Role in "First Sunday"
In 2008, Katt Williams had a supporting role in the film "First Sunday."
January 29, 2009: "It's Pimpin' Pimpin'" Album Released
Katt Williams released his debut studio/live album, "It's Pimpin' Pimpin'," on January 29, 2009.
November 2012: Confrontational Performances
In November 2012, two of Katt Williams' live performances ended prematurely due to his confrontational behavior. In Denver, he jumped off the stage to confront a heckler, and in Oakland, he engaged in a profanity-laced confrontation with another heckler and had to be escorted off stage.
2012: "Kattpacalypse" and Retirement Announcement
Katt Williams returned to stand-up in 2012 after a four-year break with his third HBO comedy special, "Kattpacalypse." Following a public incident and arrest in Seattle, he briefly announced the end of his stand-up comedy career but reversed his decision a few days later.
November 19, 2013: Diss Track with Hell Rell
On November 19, 2013, Katt Williams collaborated with rapper Hell Rell on a diss track targeting Atlanta rapper Trinidad James. The song, titled "Lames in the Game," was released in response to James' comments about the state of hip-hop music at the time.
2013: Growth Spurt Tour
Katt Williams embarked on his "Growth Spurt Tour" throughout late 2013.
September 2015: Conspiracy Theory Tour Announcement
In September 2015, Katt Williams announced his upcoming "Conspiracy Theory Tour." He described the tour as focusing on "forbidden topics" and conspiracies, aiming to engage in open discussions about hidden information and societal beliefs.
2018: Emmy-Winning Role in "Atlanta"
Katt Williams played the character Willy in the season 2 premiere of the television series "Atlanta" in 2018. His performance earned him a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series.
2018: "Great America" Released on Netflix
Katt Williams released a new stand-up comedy special called "Great America" on Netflix in 2018, filmed in Jacksonville, Florida.
2022: "World War III" Released on Netflix
Katt Williams released another stand-up comedy special, "World War III," on Netflix in 2022.
January 2024: Appearance on "Club Shay Shay" Podcast
In January 2024, Katt Williams was a guest on former NFL player Shannon Sharpe's podcast, "Club Shay Shay." His comments about the entertainment industry and other comedians, including Cedric the Entertainer, Steve Harvey, and Rickey Smiley, generated significant attention on social media.