Michael Blackson

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Michael Blackson is an Ghanian-American actor and stand-up comedian

Nov 28, 1972

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Biography

Personal Details

  • Birthday: November 28, 1972
  • Nationality: Ghanaian, American
  • Famous: Black Actors, Film & Theater Personalities, Actors, Stand-up Comedians
  • Group of people: Black Men
  • Birth Place: Ghana
  • Born Country: Ghana
  • Height: 184cm

Michael Blackson born at

Ghana

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Birth Place

Michael was rumored to be dating Grammy-winning songwriter and singer Georgia Reign for a long time. However, he was accused of cheating on her, as he was once seen with a mystery woman in a hotel.

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Personal Life

The allegations were later dismissed by Michael. There is no information about his current relationship status, with Georgia or with any other woman, since he keeps his personal life very private.

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Personal Life

His sexuality has also been questioned from time to time. This had Michael clear the rumors for good, by “tweeting” that he would “never be broke, gay or light skin.”

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Personal Life

Michael was born in Ghana, West Africa, on November 28, 1972. His father worked in a theater company, and his mother worked in a secondary school.

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Childhood & Early Life

Michael’s father always wanted his son to work in movies. He thus enrolled Michael into acting classes at an early age.

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Childhood & Early Life

Michael’s childhood was not very cushy. His parents had a meagre income, but that did not stop Michael from pursuing his dreams.

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Childhood & Early Life

Blackson moved to the US to be an actor at the tender age of 13. He often noticed that other kids treated him weirdly. With time, he realized that they were just being kids and that he needed to work on himself to gain some confidence.

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Childhood & Early Life

He continued his struggle while living in Philadelphia. He worked as a pizza-delivery guy, and one of his co-workers suggested that he go on stage.

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Childhood & Early Life

Michael made his debut as a comedian at the old ‘Comedy Works’ in Philadelphia. Soon, he started performing in various clubs and bars in Philadelphia.

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Career

His initial gigs made him popular with people, and that boosted his confidence to perform better. After being appreciated for his acts and monologues, Michael started participating in various comedy competitions.

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Career

His first known participation was at the ‘1993 Schlitz Malt Liquor Comedy Tour’ in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, followed by the ‘1996 Urban Comedy Festival’ in New York City. He later competed at the ‘Laffapolooza Comedy Festival’ in Atlanta.

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In 2001, he participated in the ‘Bay Area Black Comedy Competition’ in Oakland. His popularity soared when he decided to move to New York to expand his show business.

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His performances charmed the audience. After becoming a successful comedian, Michael discovered his talent for acting, too.

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Career

There is no mention on social media about the awards Michael has won.

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Awards & Achievements