Category Archives: Comedians S – U

Comedians D by First Name, Comedians S by Last Name

Daphnique Springs

A 2018 Just For Laughs Montreal New Face, Daphnique Springs is a stand up, actor, and writer. She stars on Amazon’s INSIDE JOKES. She recently had her TV Stand Up debut on HBO’s ALL DEF COMEDY, her late night debut on LAST CALL WITH CARSON DAILY and appeared on PUNCHLINE and LAUGHS both on FOX.

Springs has been featured on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE (ABC) and THE COMEDY GET BROWN (BET). She’s toured with Katt Williams on his Born Again…Again Tour, featured for Martin Lawrence, and performed at the All Jane Comedy Festival. She won the She-Devil Festival in New York City, NY and the American Black Film Festival “Comedy Wings Competition” sponsored by HBO.. 

​She has 484K+ Instagram Followers, 2.8 Million+ Facebook Followers, 406K+ Youtube Subscribers, 1.3 Million Tok Tok Followers.

Comedians T by First Name, Comedians T by Last Name

Timmy Tim

Timmy Tim

Comedian Timmy Tim was born in Spartanburg, SC and is the 2nd of 3 boys. He was inspired to pursue a comedy career in high school after seeing Richard Pryor on HBO.

Tim blessed the mic at a talent competition in his hometown of Spartanburg at Mickey’s Silver Bullet. He placed 2nd out of 50 contestants. Tim moved to Columbia, SC to further pursue his career in comedy. At first he struggled to find his path and one evening after an open mic at The Comedy House Tim was asked by radio personality Broadway Joe (Joel Ratcliff) to work on his radio show.

He is at home on the stage with stars such as Kevin Hart, Kat Williams, Bruce Bruce, John Witherspoon, Mike Epps, Gary Owens, Sherly Underwood, Monique, Adele Gives, Sommore, Eddie Griffin, Arnez J and D.L. Hughley. He has also hosted concerts for musical acts such as Charlie Wilson, Anthony Hamilton, Melanie Fiona, Trey Songz, Monica, Joe, H-Town, and Fantasia.

After 20 years of telling jokes in Columbia, Charlotte and Atlanta, Adele asked him to go on tour with her. She appears with Timmy on stage at Improv Comedy Clubs around the country.

His motto is inspired by two of his idols, Richard Pryor, and Malcolm X, “Be funny by any means necessary”.

Comedians G by Last Name, Comedians S by First Name

Sherman Golden

Atlanta is a hot city. Inside the comedy club the temperature is getting HOTTER as the audience laughs louder and louder in response to Sherman on stage. Every time he opens his mouth, the crowd nervously giggles anticipating the next joke that will come out of his mouth. By the time his finished the crowd is shouting “SHERM” in appreciation.

SHERM happens to be the nickname of sherman golden. Who happens to be one of the most respected comedians out today. If you haven’t seen SHERMAN GOLDEN you haven’t experienced COLLEGE LIFE, MY WHITE FRIENDS, CHINES FOOD, just to name a few halarious bits that are the brain child of SHERMAN GOLDEN.

Sherman Golden performing Stand-up Comedy

A native of OHIO, Sherman has rocked audiences for the past several years while residing in Atlanta, Georgia. When this reporter asked Sherman to explain his approach on comedy, he was quick to answer. I think i have a left field approach to my comedy. I attempt to find the comedy in every day life. kids, animals, old people, wherever there’s life there’s comedy, and its my job to find the funny. Finding the funny has catapulted Sherman into the upper echelon of comedy. With an impressive list of credits(see box for credits) and innumerable references who can attest to “SHERMS” ability to tear the roof off the joint. SHERM, who also produces his own comedy talk show called: JUST KICKIN IT COMEDY” on PTV Channel 12 Is one of the top shows in the Atlanta area. And you can see SHERM in his first movie roll called “PLAYER IN THE PULPIT” So why settle for a maybe when you can have the sho-nuff… (GOLDEN CHILD) SHERMAN GOLDEN

Sherman has opened for Don D.C. Curry, Jamie Foxx, Patty Label, Frankie Beverly and Maze. At home, you can see him on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam, BET’s Comic View, Spike L:ee’s movie School Daze and hosting Chris Tucker’s Comedy Cafe.

Comedians J by Last Name, Comedians S by First Name

Shaun Jones

This New Jersey native has been tantalizing the comedy world with his quick wit and universal style of comedy for over two decades. Shaun has traveled and entertained crowds internationally.

Shaun Jones

When Shaun Jones takes the stage, he mixes up his talents before the audience, bakes his show just right, and serves up a unique comedy dish that will satisfy your laughter appetite. 

​Shaun’s appearances on shows like BET’s ComicView, Starz 1st Amendment Standup, Robert Townsend’s Partners in Crime and  The Mo’Nique Show have solidified his name in the comedy world. He has also made appearances in feature films such as “Shade” starring Jamie Foxx and Sylvester Stallone. This is the funny guy you don’t want to miss.

Comedians S by First Name, Comedians S by Last Name

Shawty Shawty

The original pioneer of crunk comedy, SHAWTY (what my name iz?) is like no other comedian you will ever witness. He is one of a kind and an unforgettable performer. Shawty has not only mastered the art of stand-up comedy, he has excelled in both film and television acting.

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Look for Shawty on one of your favorite TV comedy shows like “SHOWTIME at the APOLLO” or BET’s “COMIC VIEW”. His improv skills are well remembered from Nick Cannon’s Wild n Out show.

He has also been a headliner on the Super comedy Jam tour, which is the longest running comedy tour through out the southeast region.

Shawty is not a stranger to the music industry. His cameo appearance on Ludacris’s album, Word of Mouf, has earned him platinum success.

Shawty Shawty

He has been showcased in numerous rap music videos with the CLIPSE “NEVER HEARD IT LIKE THIS”, produced by the Neptunes, which showcases the immense talent of this animated comedian, Atlanta Rapper BONECRUSHER’s #1 Billboard chart topping single “NEVA SCARED”, LIL’ JON & THE EASTSIDE BOYZ “GET LOW” & “I DON’T GIVE A…”, and FIELD MOB’S “ALL I KNOW”.

When not performing, Shawty is a regular on his twitter feed, posting daily about his life and various upcoming events. He currently has a following of over 119,000 fans across his various social media platforms. He is also a regular voice on the hot new hip hop broadcast Streetz 94.5, a brilliant up and coming new radio station based in Atlanta- Shawty chats about crazy news stories, and interacts with listeners on the daily.

SHAWTY – best known as the first comedian with rapper status!!!

Comedians R by Last Name, Comedians T by First Name

Tony Rock

Comedian, Actor, Producer Tony Rock is the hardest working man in show business. Born in the same Brooklyn Hospital where most of his eight brothers and sisters arrived into the world, Tony was born laughing and it was quickly apparent that his big brother wasn’t going to be the only famous comedian in the family.

Tony has proven to be one of television’s best hosts having played the role of ringleader on HBO’s weekly stand-up comedy series All Def Comedy, NBA TV’s The Warm Up, along with BET’s Black Card Revoked and Apollo Live, all while co-starring in his first prime-time network series – CBS’ Living Biblically. 

Tony Rock

​Performing stand-up comedy continues to be Tony’s first love and this year has proven no different.  You can see him on tour in 2018 as one of the featured acts on the Platinum Comedy Tour with Mike Epps, The Festival Of Laughs with Comedienne Sommore, and his own Tony Rock Live club tour!

Outside of the lights-camera-action, Tony works tirelessly as the founder of the MyROCK Diabetes Foundation, a charity organization established in honor of his late father.