Jermaine Fowler

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Jermaine Fowler
File:Jermaine Fowler, 2017.jpg
Fowler in 2017
Born (1988-05-16) May 16, 1988 (age 36)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
EducationNorthwestern High School
Occupations
  • Actor
  • writer
  • producer
  • comedian
Years active2012–present
Children1
Websitehttp://www.jermainefowler.com

Jermaine Fowler (born May 16, 1988) is an American actor, writer and comedian, best known for starring role on the CBS television series Superior Donuts.[1]

Early life

The second oldest of four children, Fowler and his twin brother were born in Washington, D.C. and raised just outside of the city in Hyattsville, MD; where he graduated from Northwestern High School. Fowler dropped out of college at age 20 and moved to New York City. By day, he job searched and by night he was performing at local open mics in Times Square.

Career

2012-2015: Comic Special

In 2012, he began touring the country performing at comedy clubs and colleges. In 2013, he was cast in MTV2's Guy Code and writing, producing, and starring in his own pilots. In 2014, he starred in Friends of the People which lasted two seasons on TruTV. In 2015, Jermaine produced and starred in his debut comedy special, "Give 'Em Hell, Kid", that he licensed to Showtime.

Superior Donuts

In 2017, Fowler became an executive producer and star of the CBS sitcom Superior Donuts. The show's popularity led to it being renewed for a second season on March 23, 2017. The series was formally cancelled after two seasons. He also has a recurring role on HBO's Crashing.

On September 17, 2017, Fowler was the announcer of the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.

Filmography

References

  1. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (September 21, 2016). "Jermaine Fowler Comedy 'Superior Donuts' Picked Up To Series By CBS For Midseason". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 22, 2017.
  2. ^ "Jermaine Fowler is on the rise and set to "Give 'Em Hell" -". thelaughbutton.com. Retrieved February 24, 2017.
  3. ^ Goldberg, Lesley (September 2, 2014). "Jermaine Fowler Developing Semi-Autobiographical Comedy for ABC (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 24, 2017.
  4. ^ "TruTV, Vulture, and New York magazine Celebrate New Episodes of Friends of the People". Vulture. June 17, 2015. Retrieved February 24, 2017.
  5. ^ "How D.C. Native Jermaine Fowler Went From a Shy Nerd to a Comedian With His Own Showtime Special". Washington City Paper. Retrieved February 24, 2017.
  6. ^ "Jermaine Fowler Takes Advantage of Wider Platform In "Superior Donuts" – ComedyHype.Com | Comedy ReFueled". ComedyHype.Com | Comedy ReFueled. February 23, 2017. Retrieved February 24, 2017.
  7. ^ N'Duka, Amanda (June 22, 2017). "'Superior Donuts' Star Jermaine Fowler Cast In 'Sorry To Bother You'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
  8. ^ Kroll, Justin (July 25, 2018). "Jermaine Fowler Joins Zoey Deutch in Indie Drama 'Buffaloed' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved July 25, 2018.

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