Michael Blackson
Ghanaian actor and comedian From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Michael Blackson, is a Ghanaian actor and comedian born in Liberia, based in the United States.
Michael Blackson | |
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.jpg) Blackson in 2019 | |
| Born | |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Website | michaelblacksonfoundation.org |
Career
In 2005, Blackson released a comedy sketch CD entitled Modasucka: Welcome to America.[1] Also in 2005, he made an appearance on the TV series 30 Rock, P. Diddy Presents: The Bad Boys of Comedy on HBO,[2] and starred in a commercial for Chappelle's Show on Comedy Central.
In 2011, Blackson appeared on Starz's Martin Lawrence Presents: 1st Amendment Stand-Up and Showtime's Shaquille O'Neal Presents All Star Comedy Jam.[3][4]
In 2019, Blackson appeared in the "Wakonda" official music video by Akon.[5]
Personal life
On July 31, 2021, Blackson proposed to his girlfriend, Rada Darling, during a radio interview on The Breakfast Club, they continue to be together as partners.[6] On November 24, 2021, he became a U.S citizen.[7] Blackson is the uncle of Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Eli Apple.[8] As part of his work in philanthropy he built a school in Ghana that was commissioned in early January 2023. The school is located at Agona Nsaba in the Agona East District of Ghana’s Central Region, where he grew up.[9]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Next Friday | Customer #1 | |
| 2006 | Repos | Coffee | Video |
| The Last Stand | Comic #6 | ||
| 2007 | The Savages | Howard | |
| Black Supaman | Akon | Video | |
| Banana Leaves | Chuks | ||
| You're Triflin | Michael the Comedian | Video | |
| 2008 | Internet Dating | Akeem the Dream | Video |
| 2009 | The Mail Man | Mohammed | |
| What We Do | Taxi Cab Driver | Video | |
| 2010 | My American Nurse 2 | Freddie | |
| Ex$pendable | - | Video | |
| 2011 | Threading Needles | Landlord | |
| 2012 | In Sickness and in Health | Yusuf | TV movie |
| 2013 | One Night in Vegas | Mr. Roland | |
| Coffin Dodgers | (Voice) | Short | |
| Mutumbo the Lost Prince | Mutumbo | Directed by Leevon Daniels | |
| 2014 | Kony Montana | Kony Montana | Comedy |
| 2015 | Tooken | Fake Akon | Also starring: Reno Wilson, Lauren Stamile, Lee Tergesen |
| More Money, More Family | Bootleg | Comedy | |
| 2016 | Meet the Blacks | Mr. Wooky | Comedy/Horror |
| 2018 | Easy Money | Caine | Action |
| The Stuff | Security Guard | Action/Comedy/Drama | |
| Nobody's Fool | Thug | Comedy/Drama/Romance | |
| Got My Hustle Up | Michael | Also starring: Thou Brown, Darnae Hill, Bambi Johnson | |
| Sliders | Caine | Also starring: Ron Byrd, Philla Brougham | |
| 2019 | Angel and the Mailman | Akin | Drama |
| I Got The Hook Up 2 | Officer Midnight | Comedy | |
| The Lick Movie | Kofi | Action/Crime/Drama | |
| 2020 | American Dream | John | Drama |
| 2021 | Coming 2 America | Nexdorian Lieutenant | Also starring: Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, Shari Headley |
| Someday Isles | Principal | Action/Comedy/Drama | |
| The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2 | Mr. Wooky | Also starring: Mike Epps, Katt Williams, Lil Duval |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Snaps | Himself | Episode: "Episode #1.1" |
| 2000 | ComicView | Himself | Episode: "ComicView: New Orleans Party Gras" |
| 2005 | The Bad Boys of Comedy | Himself | Episode: "Episode #1.6" |
| 2006 | 30 Rock | African Man | Episode: "Jack Meets Dennis" |
| 2008 | ComicView | Himself | Episode: "ComicView: One Mic Stand" |
| 2009 | 1st Amendment Stand Up | Himself | Episode: "Cortney Gee/Mark Viera/Ronnie Jordan/Michael Blackson" |
| 2011-12 | Are We There Yet? | Various Roles | Recurring Guest |
| 2014 | The Arsenio Hall Show | Himself | Episode: "Episode #1.145" |
| 2015 | In the Cut | Customer | Episode: "The Ball's in Your Court" |
| 2017 | 50 Central | African Traveler | Episode: "Amistad Travel Agency" |
| 2017-18 | Leave It to Stevie | Himself | Episode: "Standing Down" & "The Game of Faith" |
| 2017-19 | Wild 'N Out | Himself/Cast Member | Cast Member: Season 8 & 10 & 12 & 15 |
| Hip Hop Squares | Himself/Panelist | Recurring Panelist | |
| 2018 | BET Social Awards | Himself/Host | Main Host |
| Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta | Himself | Episode: "I'm Telling" | |
| Rich Africans | Michael | Main Cast | |
| 2019 | Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards | Himself/Host | Main Host |
| Transitions | Kodjoe | Episode: "Nigerian Nightmare" | |
| Dr. Blackson | Dr. Blackson | Main Cast | |
| 2020 | Casting One Mo' Chance | Himself/Judge | Main Judge: Season 1 |
| 2021 | VH1 Couples Retreat | Himself | Main Cast: Season 1 |
| MTV Cribs | Himself | Episode: "Michael Blackson/Ashlee Simpson & Evan Ross/Johnny Weir" | |
| 2022 | Sherman's Showcase | Fada | Episode: "Sherman From Africa: Live from Lagos" |
| 2023 | The Michael Blackson Show | Mr. Michael Blackson | Main Cast |
Music Videos
| Year | Song | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | "Dat Baby Don't Look Like Me" | Shawty Put featuring Lil Jon and Too Short |
| 2014 | "Sugar Daddy" | LeLe XO |
| 2020 | "Czar" | Busta Rhymes featuring M.O.P. |
References
External links
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