Karlous Miller

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Karlous Miller
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Birth nameKarlous Bernard Miller
Born (1983-04-02) April 2, 1983 (age 41)
Oxford, Mississippi, U.S
Medium
  • Stand-up
  • film
  • television
Years active2004-present
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Children1
Website quittouchingish.com

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.

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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

Miller performing stand-up comedy in 2019

His first television appearance was on Robert Townsends: 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

YearTitleRole
2005Glorious MailFlyree Johnson
2019 How High 2 [18] Larry
2020DeMarcus Cousins Presents Boogie's Comedy SlamHimself

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2007"Yo Momma"Himself
Hell Date Himself1 episode
2007-2008 Bill Bellamy's Who's Got Jokes? Himself2 episodes
2010 The Mo'Nique Show Himself1 episode
2013–present Wild 'n Out Himselfseries regular
2014 ComicView Himself
Last Comic Standing [19] Himself10 episodes
2017 All Def Comedy Himself1 episode
Family Time De'Andre1 episode
2018Black Card RevokedHimself1 episode
2019Last CallLJ1 episode

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  2. ↑ "Karlous Miller". 2015. Mississippi
  3. ↑ "Karlous Miller". 2015. His first television appearance was on Robert Townsends: Partners in Crime-The New Generation.
  4. ↑ "Last Comic Standing". 2015. He appeared in multiple television such as Last Comic Standing
  5. ↑ "Karlous Miller - "Wild 'N Out" Star LIVE!". www.comedyhype.com. 9 August 2019. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
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  8. ↑ "Oxford native joking around on NBC reality show". oxfordcitizen.com. Jon Rawls. Retrieved 20 June 2014.
  9. ↑ "Last Comic Standing". 2015. passion for music
  10. ↑ "MUSIC Album Review: Big K.R.I.T – 'K.R.I.T. Iz Here'". College Media Network. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
  11. ↑ "10 Sidesplitting Comedy Podcasts to get you Grinning". iHeartRadio . Retrieved May 18, 2020.
  12. ↑ "85 South Show - DC Young Fly, Karlous Miller and Chico Bean". www.85southshow.com. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
  13. ↑ "'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.
  14. ↑ "Wild'n Out's Karlous Miller Explains Squashing Beef With Nick Cannon". TMZ . Retrieved May 18, 2020.
  15. ↑ "Karlous Miller reveals he's returning to Wild'n Out next season". www.comedyhype.com. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
  16. ↑ "Last Comic Standing". 2015. Biggest comedy influences
  17. ↑ "@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.
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