Місhаеl Elliot Еррѕ is most commonly known as Mike Epps. He is an American stand-up comedian, actor, musician who has an estimated net worth of $5 million.
He lifted his own career when he got cast on HBO’s series Def Comedy Jam along with his work with Ice Cube in the movie titled Next Friday. Epps starred in many movies including “The Hangover” comedy film, action-adventure film series, Resident Evil.
The actor also showcased his talent in voice over for Boog, a bear in the cartoon Open Season 2. Along with his natural skill in entertaining people as well as acting, he was also well-known in the music industry.
In addition to this, he also got featured in numerous music videos with other top-selling rap artists like Ice Cube, Snoop Dog, Flo Rida, and more.
If you want to know more about the details of Mike Epps’s professional, personal life, awards, and net worth. then keep reading as we will provide you with more information ahead.
Personal Details
Full Name: Michael Elliot Epps
Stage Name: Mike Epps
Gender: Male
Birthday: Nov 18, 1970
Place of Origin: Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S
Age: 47
Height: 6’1” ft
Weight: 88 Kg
Nationality: American
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Status: Married
Wife: Kyra Robinson
Profession: Actor, Writer, Singer, Rapper, Film Producer, Screenwriter, Comedian, Voice Actor
Total Net Worth: $5 million
Early Life
Michael “Mike” Elliot Epps was born on November 18, 1970, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Mary Reed and Tommy Epps. He is popularly known as Mike Epps and has started performing as a stand-up comedian at a very young age in some comedy clubs in Hollis Queens.
Unfortunately, he was involved with the wrong friends and ended up dropping out of school to serve 24 months in solitary confinement which actually helped him in his work as a stand-up comedian or entertainer.
In 1994, his family moved to Brooklyn, New York. In the same year, Epps was cast as a stand-up comedian on the HBO series, Def Comedy Jam where his natural comedic ability was lauded.
Multiple Shot in Epps’s Career
Epps has a natural ability to entertain people and this led him to his success. His first professional work was in 1994 when he starred in HBO’s Def Comedy Jam series as it eventually opened up more opportunities for him in his comedy career earning him praise from his audience.
In 1997, he made his first on-screen appearance in Strays who was directed by Vin Diesel. He got acquainted with Ice Cube, an American actor who he co-casted with on some films like Next Friday, Day to Day Jones, All About Benjamins, and more.
Sooner, his casting piled up leaving him with a lot of successful work and opened another room for his talent in voice acting like how he portrayed as a bear in Open Season 2.
He declared 2008 as his year where he actually rose to stardom with his endless casting of some popular movies of all time.
He was cast in Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins, a comedy ensemble together with Martin Lawrence, James Earl Jones, and Joy Bryant; action-adventure film series, Resident Evil’ Hangover comedy film, and more.
Comedy and Acting aside, Epps also pursued his music career thus, releasing his album, “Funny Bidness: Da Album” in 2009. Some tracks feature appearances from renowned R&B/HipHop artists such as Young Dro, Flo Rida, Snoop Dogg, Young Jeezy, and more.
His album debuted as the number 98 on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums along with his stand-up comedy in “Under Rated & Never Faded” which landed as Number 9 on the Top Comedy Albums chart.
Personal Life
Epps was married to Mechelle McCain for eleven years until they divorced in 2017 and together they share two daughters namely Maddie and Mariah.
Currently, his wife is Kyra Robinson, whom he married at Newport Beach, California in June 2019, was a producer and OWN Network executive. The comedian/actor has a habit of collecting cars owning nine in total with their cumulative around $3 mіllіоn.
He is also a benefactor to Тuрас Аmаru Ѕhаkur foundation, an institution that gives support to aspiring young artists.
Mike Epps Achievement and Awards
Epps earned his achievements and awards whilst showcasing what he is capable of doing over the years since he started his career.
He was honored with a Gotham Award for his movie Talk to Me in 2007, followed by thе Іmаgе Аwаrd fоr Оutѕtаndіng Ѕuрроrtіng Асtоr fоr hіѕ mоvіе Јumріng thе Вrооm in 2012.
He also garnered recognition being nominated for several awards like thе ВЕТ Соmеdу Аwаrd, Вlасk Reel Аwаrdѕ, and more.
Mike Epps Total Net worth
Mike Epps with his innate talent of making people laugh and entertained resulted in a heavy paycheck. His net worth is currently estimated at around $5 million and is expected to rise since Epps still have no plans of putting a break on his career.
His net worth was accumulated from being a comedian, actor, rapper as well as featuring in some commercials like the Super Bowl.
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