Chris Powell | |
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 Powell on The 85 South Comedy Show in 2017 | |
| Born | Christopher Powell March 19, 1983 |
| Other names | Comedian CP |
| Alma mater | Michigan State University |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian |
| Years active | 2010—present |
| Known for | Detroiters , Love Life |
Christopher Powell, also known as Comedian CP, (born March 19, 1983) is an American actor, writer, and comedian. He appeared on Empire , Detroiters , All Def Comedy , and season two of HBO Max's Love Life .
Powell was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. [1] He attended Mumford High School and received his bachelor's degree in communication studies from Michigan State University. [1] In college he joined the fraternity Kappa Alpha Psi. [2]
Powell worked in advertising before leaving in 2010 to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. [3] His monthly comedy show at Saint Andrew's Hall, "The CP Show", helped him gain wider prominence, in addition to posting comedic videos online. [1] [3]
In 2015, Powell booked his first television role in a recurring role on Empire . [3] Powell was also selected to perform stand-up on HBO's All Def Comedy (2016). [1] For two years, he was a cast member and writer on the Comedy Central series Detroiters (2017-2018). [1] He was also a writer for Black Jesus . [4]
Powell acted in a supporting role on season two of the HBO Max series Love Life (2021). [5]
Powell is married. [6]
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