Micah “Katt” Williams, born on September 2, 1971, is an Emmy Award-winning American stand-up comedian and actor. Raised in Dayton, Ohio, he emancipated himself from his parents at 13 and supported himself as a street vendor in Florida. Williams started his comedy career in Cincinnati and became an established comic by 1999. He gained mainstream success with his HBO stand-up special “The Pimp Chronicles, Pt. 1” in 2006.
Real Name
Micah Williams
Name
Katt Williams
Born
September 2, 1971 (age 52)
Birthplace
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Medium
Stand-up, television, film, music
Years Active
1991–present
Genres
Black comedy, blue comedy, satire, observational comedy, physical comedy
Subject(s)
African-American culture, racism, recreational drug use, politics, celebrities, sex
BET’s Comic View, The Improv, The Comedy Club, The Ice House, Hollywood Park Casino
First Comedy Special
Let a Playa Play (2006)
HBO Specials
The Pimp Chronicles, Pt. 1 (2006), It’s Pimpin’ Pimpin’ (2008), Kattpacalypse (2012), Priceless Afterlife (2014), Great America (2018), World War III (2022)
Return to Stand-up
Kattpacalypse (2012) after a four-year hiatus
Tours
Growth Spurt Tour (2013), Conspiracy Theory Tour (2015)
Katt Williams Film and Television Career
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Acting Debut
NYPD Blue (2002)
Notable Roles
Money Mike in Friday After Next, A Pimp Named Slickback in The Boondocks, Lord Have Mercy in Norbit, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for Atlanta (2018)
Music Career
Used the stage name “Money Mike,” joined rapper Cam’ron’s group the Diplomats, released debut studio/live album It’s Pimpin’ Pimpin’ (2009)
Katt Williams Controversy
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Notable Incidents
Anti-Mexican rant during a performance in 2011, confrontations with hecklers, multiple arrests, legal issues, including theft, assault, and child endangerment
Legal Issues
Arrested for carrying a stolen gun (2006), various charges including burglary and criminal trespass, assault allegations, child endangerment (multiple instances)
Katt WilliamPersonal Life
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Religious Affiliation
Christian (briefly joined Nation of Islam)
Family
1 biological son, 7 adopted children
Katt William Media Appearances and Interviews
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Notable Interview
Club Shay Shay with Shannon Sharpe (2024)
Discussion Topics
Experiences in the entertainment industry, approach to comedy, perspectives on fellow comedians
