Black comedians born in new york
Here are some notable black comedians born in New York:
- Eddie Murphy (born Brooklyn, 1961) - Known for his stand-up specials "Raw" and "Delirious", as well as his acting career in films like "Beverly Hills Cop" and "The Nutty Professor".
- Chris Rock (born Andrews, Brooklyn, 1965) - A renowned stand-up comedian, actor, and producer, known for his work on "Saturday Night Live" and films like "Madagascar" and "Top Five".
- Dave Chappelle (born Washington Heights, Manhattan, 1973) - A critically acclaimed stand-up comedian, actor, and writer, known for his work on "Chappelle's Show" and films like "Half Baked" and "Block Party".
- Tracy Morgan (born The Bronx, 1968) - A comedian, actor, and writer, known for his work on "Saturday Night Live" and films like "The Boxtrolls" and "Fist Fight".
- Hannibal Buress (born Brooklyn, 1983) - A stand-up comedian, actor, and writer, known for his work on "Broad City" and films like "The Eric Andre Show" and "Spider-Man: Homecoming".
- Wanda Sykes (born Portsmouth, Virginia, but raised in Brooklyn, 1964) - A comedian, actress, and writer, known for her work on "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and films like "Monster-in-Law" and "Epic Movie".
- Mike Epps (born Anderson, South Carolina, but raised in Brooklyn, 1970) - A comedian, actor, and writer, known for his work on "Def Comedy Jam" and films like "Next Friday" and "The Hangover Part III".
- Tracy Reese (born Brooklyn, 1964) - A comedian, actress, and writer, known for her work on "The Tracy Reese Show" and films like "The Best Man" and "The Best Man Holiday".
- Mark Curry (born Oakland, California, but raised in Brooklyn, 1961) - A comedian, actor, and writer, known for his work on "Hangin' with Mr. Cooper" and films like "The Meteor Man" and "The Wash".
- Katt Williams (born Columbus, Ohio, but raised in Brooklyn, 1973) - A comedian, actor, and rapper, known for his work on "Friday After Next" and films like "Norbit" and "Scary Movie 5".
Note: This is not an exhaustive list, and there may be other notable black comedians born in New York who are not included here.