Chris Powell (comedian)

Chris Powell
Powell on The 85 South Comedy Show in 2017
Born
Christopher Powell

March 19, 1983 (age 41)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Other namesComedian CP
Alma materMichigan State University
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian
Years active2010—present
Known forDetroiters, 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.

Life and career

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]

Personal life

Powell is married.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Steinberg, Stephanie. "Comedian CP promises you'll see Detroit in 'Detroiters'". The Detroit News. Retrieved 2022-01-02.
  2. ^ Stamm, Alan (2015-11-17). "Update: Comedian CP Vows to Represent Detroit Fairly in Pending TV Comedy". www.deadlinedetroit.com. Archived from the original on 2015-11-19. Retrieved 2022-01-02.
  3. ^ a b c Hinds, Julie. "Detroit comic CP smiling about 'Empire' role, TV pilot". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 2022-01-02.
  4. ^ "William Jackson Harper To Star In Season 2 Of 'Love Life' On HBO". Essence. 4 October 2021. Retrieved 2022-01-02.
  5. ^ Otterson, Joe (2021-05-03). "Jessica Williams, Chris Powell Board 'Love Life' Season 2 at HBO Max, Show Adds New Co-Showrunner". Variety. Archived from the original on 2021-05-03. Retrieved 2022-01-02.
  6. ^ Inman, DeMicia (2021-10-28). "Chris "Comedian CP" Powell Says 'Love Life' Season 2 Shows A Different Side Of Single Men". VIBE.com. Archived from the original on 2021-10-28. Retrieved 2022-01-02.


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