Rick Younger
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 Rick Younger |
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| Born | Roderick Younger March 8, 1969 Baltimore, Maryland United States |
| Occupation | Actor, comedian, writer, producer, musician, |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Spouse | Vanessa Shealy |
| Website | |
| http://rickyounger.net/ | |
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[edit] Career
Rick Younger is a multi-talented performer from Baltimore, MD.
[edit] Biography
Rick got his start in stand-up comedy in the Washington,DC area in 1992 while still in college at the University of Maryland. Since starting in the world of stand-up comedy, Rick has performed with many of the top names in comedy and has made television appearances on BET's "ComicView" and "Teen Summit", FOX's "30 Seconds to Fame", "Showtime at the Apollo", and NBC's "Last Comic Standing".
Stand-up comedy has opened many doors for Rick. Doors which have led to an acting career in theatre, commercials, television, and film. Rick was in the National Tour of Rent (musical)(2001–2002),[1] "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," [2] Damages," spots for Starburst,[3] Verizon, Staples, and McDonald's.
He is a regular correspondent on NBC's The Today Show's "Guys Tell All" monthly segment.[4] In 2010, look for him in "Morning Glory" featuring Harrison Ford, Rachel McAdams, Diane Keaton, and Jeff Goldblum. In 2009, the documentary, "Souled Out Comedy," which Rick produced won the Audience Award at the inaugural New York Friars' Club Film Festival.[5]
