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Mike Epps(I)

  • Actor
  • Producer
  • Writer
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Mike Epps at an event for All About the Benjamins (2002)
Sixteen-year-old Bri wants to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. Facing controversies and with an eviction notice staring down her family, Bri doesn't just want to make it, she has to make it.
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On the Come Up (2022)
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Mike Epps was born on 18 November 1970 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004), Friday After Next (2002) and The Hangover (2009). He has been married to Kyra Robinson since 23 June 2019. They have one child. He was previously married to Mechelle McCain.
BornNovember 18, 1970
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BornNovember 18, 1970
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  • Awards
    • 4 wins & 6 nominations

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Carmen Ejogo and Mike Epps in I'm a Virgo (2023)
Mike Epps and Joshua Weinstein in Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (2022)
Mike Epps in Mike Epps: Only One Mike (2019)
Mike Epps in Acts of Violence (2018)
Mike Epps in Conan (2010)
Mike Epps in Conan (2010)
Cuba Gooding Jr. and Mike Epps in The Fighting Temptations (2003)
Mike Epps, Erica Ash, and Jessie T. Usher in Survivor's Remorse (2014)
Tichina Arnold, Mike Epps, Andrew Elvis Miller, and Erica Ash in Survivor's Remorse (2014)
Mike Epps and Jessie T. Usher in Survivor's Remorse (2014)
Tichina Arnold, Mike Epps, RonReaco Lee, Erica Ash, Jessie T. Usher, and Teyonah Parris in Survivor's Remorse (2014)
Tichina Arnold, Mike Epps, Erica Ash, and Jessie T. Usher in Survivor's Remorse (2014)

Known for:

Milla Jovovich in Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004)
Resident Evil: Apocalypse
6.1
  • L.J.
  • 2004
Ice Cube, Terry Crews, Mike Epps, Rickey Smiley, John Witherspoon, Katt Williams, and K.D. Aubert in Friday After Next (2002)
Friday After Next
5.8
  • Day-Day
  • Old Man with Shotgun
  • 2002
Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis, and Ed Helms in The Hangover (2009)
The Hangover
7.7
  • Black Doug
  • 2009
Ice Cube, Tom Lister Jr., Kym Whitley, Don 'D.C.' Curry, Mike Epps, Lisa Rodríguez, Jacob Vargas, and John Witherspoon in Next Friday (2000)
Next Friday
6.1
  • Day-Day
  • 2000

Credits

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Actor

  • The Upshaws
    • Bernard Upshaw
    • Released
    • TV Series
    • 2021
  • The Underdoggs
    • In Production
    • 2023
  • Madame Web
    • Post-production
    • 2024
  • Lady in the Lake
    • Post-production
    • TV Mini Series
  • Death for Hire: The Origin of Tehk City
    • (voice)
    • Pre-production
  • I'm a Virgo (2023)
    I'm a Virgo
    • Martisse
    • TV Series
    • 2023
  • The Upshaws (2021)
    The Upshaws
    • Bernard Upshaw
    • Bennie Upshaw
    • TV Series
    • 2021–2023
  • Young. Wild. Free. (2023)
    Young. Wild. Free.
    • Lamont
    • 2023
  • David Duchovny, Nia Long, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Eddie Murphy, Jonah Hill, and Lauren London in You People (2023)
    You People
    • Uncle EJ
    • 2023
  • On the Come Up (2022)
    On the Come Up
    • DJ Hype
    • 2022
  • Sean Patrick Small and Quincy Isaiah in Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (2022)
    Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty
    • Richard Pryor
    • TV Series
    • 2022
  • Mike Epps and Katt Williams in The House Next Door (2021)
    The House Next Door
    • Carl Black
    • 2021
  • Rashida Jones and Kenya Barris in #BlackAF (2020)
    #BlackAF
    • Uncle Ray
    • TV Series
    • 2020
  • Alia Rose in A Compton story (2020)
    A Compton story
    • Narrator
    • Short
    • 2020
  • Michael Ealy, Cobie Smulders, and Jake Johnson in Stumptown (2019)
    Stumptown
    • Antonio Price
    • TV Series
    • 2020
  • Eddie Murphy, Wesley Snipes, Mike Epps, Craig Robinson, Keegan-Michael Key, Tituss Burgess, Toni Duclottni, and Da'Vine Joy Randolph in Dolemite Is My Name (2019)
    Dolemite Is My Name
    • Jimmy Lynch
    • 2019
  • The Cat and the Moon (2019)
    The Cat and the Moon
    • Cal
    • 2019
  • George Ryan's Winslow High-Steppers in How High 2 (2019)
    How High 2
    • Baby Powder
    • TV Movie
    • 2019
  • Mike Epps in The Trap (2019)
    The Trap
    • Dutch
    • 2019
  • Allison Janney, Viola Davis, Mike Epps, Jim Gaffigan, Mckenna Grace, Bella Higginbotham, Charlie Shotwell, Johanna Colón, and Milan in Troop Zero (2019)
    Troop Zero
    • Dwayne Champaign
    • 2019

Producer

  • Untitled Orphan Project
    • executive producer
    • Pre-production
    • TV Mini Series
  • Mike Epps and Katt Williams in The House Next Door (2021)
    The House Next Door
    • producer
    • 2021
  • The Upshaws (2021)
    The Upshaws
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 2021
  • DeMarcus Cousins Presents Boogie's Comedy Slam (2020)
    DeMarcus Cousins Presents Boogie's Comedy Slam
    • executive producer
    • 2020
  • Napoleon: Life of an Outlaw (2019)
    Napoleon: Life of an Outlaw
    • executive producer
    • 2019
  • Mike Epps: Only One Mike (2019)
    Mike Epps: Only One Mike
    • executive producer
    • TV Special
    • 2019
  • Mike Epps in The Trap (2019)
    The Trap
    • executive producer
    • 2019
  • Clancy Brown, John Malkovich, Ryan Kwanten, Russell Peters, Maggie Grace, and Brooks Braselman in Supercon (2018)
    Supercon
    • producer
    • 2018
  • Marla Gibbs, Lyriq Bent, Keith David, Mike Epps, Nicole Lyn, Angela Elayne Gibbs, Amber Stevens West, Demetrius Grosse, and Shamier Anderson in Love Jacked (2018)
    Love Jacked
    • executive producer
    • 2018
  • Mike Epps, Lil Duval, Zulay Henao, Bresha Webb, and Alex Henderson in Meet the Blacks (2016)
    Meet the Blacks
    • executive producer
    • 2016
  • James Carey III in Naptown: The Coldest Winter (2015)
    Naptown: The Coldest Winter
    • executive producer
    • 2015
  • Mike Epps Presents: Live from Club Nokia (2011)
    Mike Epps Presents: Live from Club Nokia
    • executive producer
    • TV Special
    • 2011
  • Mike Epps in Love Chronicles: Secrets Revealed (2010)
    Love Chronicles: Secrets Revealed
    • executive producer
    • Video
    • 2010
  • Mike Epps: Under Rated... Never Faded & X-Rated (2009)
    Mike Epps: Under Rated... Never Faded & X-Rated
    • executive producer
    • TV Special
    • 2009
  • Mike Epps: Funny Bidness (2009)
    Mike Epps: Funny Bidness
    • executive producer (segment sketch segments)
    • Video
    • 2009
  • The Unsuccessful Thug
    • producer
    • TV Series
    • 2006

Writer

  • Mike Epps Presents: Live from Club Nokia (2011)
    Mike Epps Presents: Live from Club Nokia
    • Writer
    • TV Special
    • 2011
  • Mike Epps: Under Rated... Never Faded & X-Rated (2009)
    Mike Epps: Under Rated... Never Faded & X-Rated
    • Writer
    • TV Special
    • 2009
  • Mike Epps: Inappropriate Behavior (2006)
    Mike Epps: Inappropriate Behavior
    • Writer
    • TV Special
    • 2006
  • Def Comedy Jam (1992)
    Def Comedy Jam
    • writer
    • TV Series
    • 1995
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Stars Share Their Guilty Pleasure Movies and TV Shows
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Stars Share Their Guilty Pleasure Movies and TV Shows
Craig Robinson Didn't Think "The Office" Would Be a Success
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Craig Robinson Didn't Think "The Office" Would Be a Success
'Dolemite' Cast Share What Eddie Murphy Was Really Like on Set
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'Dolemite' Cast Share What Eddie Murphy Was Really Like on Set
How Ruth E. Carter Made the 'Dolemite' Cast Look Fly
Clip 1:18
How Ruth E. Carter Made the 'Dolemite' Cast Look Fly
Meet the Blacks
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Meet the Blacks
Meet the Blacks
Clip 0:54
Meet the Blacks
Lottery Ticket
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Lottery Ticket
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Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Michael E. Epps
  • Height
    • 6′ 1½″ (1.87 m)
  • Born
    • November 18, 1970
    • Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
  • Spouses
      Kyra RobinsonJune 23, 2019 - present (1 child)
  • Parents
    • Tommy Epps
  • Other works
    Music video: Appeared in Alicia Keys video "How Come You Don't Call Me Anymore" as Keys' boyfriend.
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 1 Article

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    The press kit for Bait (2000) claims he was born in Gary, Indiana, but his father, Tommy Epps, says he was born at Wishard Memorial Hospital in Indianapolis.
  • Quotes
    To have longevity in this business, you have to reinvent yourself. You can't keep doing the same stuff. Sometimes I've turned down stuff and lost money.

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