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Introduction
Corey Holcomb is an American comedian, radio host and actor. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Holcomb got his start in comedy with the help of another Chicago-area comedian, Godfrey. He currently hosts his own internet show, The Corey Holcomb 5150 Show, which currently airs Tuesday nights (8PM-PST/11PM-EST), live on YouTube.
Early life
| Name | Corey Holcomb |
| Net Worth | $1.5 million |
| Occupation | Comedian, Radio host, Actor |
| Age | 54 years |
| Height | 1.75m |
Corey Lamont Holcomb was born on June 23, 1969 (age 54 years) in Chicago, Illinois, United States. He was raised in Chicago’s notorious (now defunct) Robert Taylor Homes. Following a short college basketball career, Holcomb began a career as a standup comedian in Chicago. Holcomb, along with comedians Godfrey and DeRay Davis, emerged as the face of Chicago’s comedy scene in the late 1990s.
Career
Often billing himself as the “Ghetto Dr. Phil”, most of Corey Holcomb’s standup material revolves around relationships, particularly relationships gone wrong. In addition to touring the country, he has been a regular on the stand-up/improv-based television shows Comic View, Def Comedy Jam, Last Comic Standing, and Nick Cannon Presents Wild ‘n Out.
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Early in his career, Holcomb appeared once on The Jerry Springer Show with fellow comedian DeRay Davis. He has appeared in three comedy specials of his own, Corey Holcomb: The Problem Is You, Comedy Central Presents: Corey Holcomb, and Corey Holcomb: Your Way Ain’t Working. He also appeared on the 2010 edition of Shaquille O’Neal’s All-Star Comedy Jam.
Corey Holcomb has appeared as a guest star on several sitcoms such as Half & Half, Everybody Hates Chris, Tyler Perry’s House of Payne and Black Jesus, as well as minor roles in films such as Like Mike and Dance Flick. Holcomb is a recurring voice actor for the Family Guy spin-off The Cleveland Show, for which he provides the voice of Robert Tubbs, Cleveland’s rival and the ex-husband of his wife Donna.
Holcomb was a regular personality on Jamie Foxx’s satellite radio channel The Foxxhole from 2007 to 2011. He currently hosts his own internet show, The Corey Holcomb 5150 Show
, which currently airs Tuesday nights (8PM-PST/11PM-EST), live on YouTube. The Corey Holcomb 5150 Show often focuses on issues within the African-American community. Topics such as single mothers, police brutality, racism, and black economic development are often topics of conversation.He has been vocally critical of former U.S. President Barack Obama, calling him a “fraud and fake messiah for black people.” “No black people need to be getting behind the wicked system of the beast the United States. Obama was produced to preserve White wealth. He stood silent on issues that pertain to black people. He is worse than any black person I’ve ever seen. He is promoting an anti-masculine movement that encourages black men to be weak and subservient.”
Corey Holcomb is close friends with comedian Kevin Hart. Holcomb credits Hart, along with film producer Will Packer, with helping him earn roles in major motion pictures. “Kevin is the chosen one. Most comics are jealous of Kevin’s success because they are insecure. Kevin never compromised his manhood to become famous. That’s why I respect him so much.” Hart has often said that “Corey Holcomb is the modern-day Redd Foxx, a charismatic force of nature who works like hell. He never shortchanges his audience. Never.”
Wife
Corey Holcomb is married to Maya Holcomb. He resides in Los Angeles, California. Corey Holcomb stands at an appealing height of 1.75m and has a good body weight which suits his personality. As of mid-2022, Corey and his wife Maya Holcomb are still married and living a happy life with each other without facing any problems, tension and misunderstandings. The couple has two children.
Corey Holcomb net worth
How much is Corey Holcomb worth? Corey Holcomb net worth is estimated at around $1.5 million. His main source of income is from his career as an actor, comedian, and radio host. Corey Holcomb’s income per month with other career earnings is over $500,000 dollars annually. He is one of the richest and most influential comedians in the United States. His successful career has earned him some luxurious lifestyles and some fancy car trips.