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White Famous

  • TV Series
  • 2017
  • TV-MA
  • 30m
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6.2/10
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Jay Pharoah in White Famous (2017)
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Comedy

A young African-American comedian rises among the ranks of the stand-up world and braces for "break-out" fame.A young African-American comedian rises among the ranks of the stand-up world and braces for "break-out" fame.A young African-American comedian rises among the ranks of the stand-up world and braces for "break-out" fame.

  • Creators
    • Tom Kapinos
    • Buddy Lewis
    • Chris Spencer
  • Stars
    • Jay Pharoah
    • Jacob Ming-Trent
    • Utkarsh Ambudkar
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
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    • Creators
      • Tom Kapinos
      • Buddy Lewis
      • Chris Spencer
    • Stars
      • Jay Pharoah
      • Jacob Ming-Trent
      • Utkarsh Ambudkar
    • 31User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Jay Pharoah
    Jay Pharoah
    • Floyd Mooney
    • 2017
    Jacob Ming-Trent
    Jacob Ming-Trent
    • Ron Balls
    • 2017
    Utkarsh Ambudkar
    Utkarsh Ambudkar
    • Malcolm
    • 2017
    Lonnie Chavis
    Lonnie Chavis
    • Trevor
    • 2017
    Michael Rapaport
    Michael Rapaport
    • Teddy Snow
    • 2017
    Cleopatra Coleman
    Cleopatra Coleman
    • Sadie
    • 2017
    Jack Davenport
    Jack Davenport
    • Peter King
    • 2017
    Lyndon Smith
    Lyndon Smith
    • Gwen
    • 2017
    Natalie Zea
    Natalie Zea
    • Amy Von Getz
    • 2017
    Kendrick Sampson
    Kendrick Sampson
    • Robbie MacDonald
    • 2017
    Meagan Good
    Meagan Good
    • Kali
    • 2017
    Stephanie Simbari
    Stephanie Simbari
    • Esther Blaze
    • 2017
    Stephen Tobolowsky
    Stephen Tobolowsky
    • Stu Beggs
    • 2017
    Jamie Foxx
    Jamie Foxx
    • Jamie Foxx
    • 2017
    Christopher Powell
    Christopher Powell
    • Chris…
    • 2017
    Grace Van Dien
    Grace Van Dien
    • Ryann
    • 2017
    Kosha Patel
    Kosha Patel
    • Medusssa
    • 2017
    John Witherspoon
    John Witherspoon
    • Limo Driver
    • 2017
    • Creators
      • Tom Kapinos
      • Buddy Lewis
      • Chris Spencer
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    8amolad-1

    entertaining

    This is funny. Pharaoh is entertaining and the writing is smart PROVIDED that you realize that it is a part of the same showbiz universe that Californication exists in. A lot of it is tongue in cheek, but I'm sure it's closer to the reality of Hollywood in some respects than some people realize. I will say this: it's A LOT better than Showtime's "I'm Dying Up Here."
    7devonhenry-87171

    Not bad has a Spike Lee feel

    Honestly this show isn't that bad. I've read many reviews saying that the main character is not really like-able and that the show is racist but personally I think we should give this show a chance. I feel like this show has a lot of potential and can be funny at times. All it needs it is a little time to build-up (Jay Pharaoh better start doing more impressions)
    5badaluca69

    I think th director and producer

    Have watched waaaaay too much porn. That's all I'm saying about that.
    1keegoharborpaulnewman

    Found Myself Rooting Against the Main Character

    The series is predicated on Jay Pharoah's struggle for success, but it's difficult to root for him when he doesn't seem particularly deserving of it, on a personal or professional level.

    He has an unhealthy relationship with his ex, Sadie (Cleopatra Coleman), in which he would prefer she not see anyone else while he is free to date. He berates his agent, is negligent toward the son he and Sadie share and constantly self-sabotages in meetings with directors and producers. On top of that he is fixated on race and makes sure to make every non-black character he comes in contact with well aware of his polarized views.
    5yunggunk

    borderline dookie (also im black)

    show is kinda trash. I really wanted to like this show. I really hate how outraged the main character is all the time, makes him only semi likable, but maybe he's supposed to grow on us. good supporting cast though. except the son. little dude is a bad actor.

    The over exaggerated race narrative is necessary to the show and, maybe its important that the show even exists but, Its annoying to me.

    I think that dear white people did a better job, in the sense that the racial happenings seemed more realistic

    this show is dookie just like survivors remorse

    i'll probably keep watching though haha ... for the culture.

    (edit). it gets better

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    • Trivia
      Set in the same universe as Californication (2007), with Stephen Tobolowsky and Meagan Good reprising their roles, but Natalie Zea actually playing another character.
    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Best TV Shows This Fall (2017)

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    • Release date
      • October 15, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • SHOWTIME
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Белая знаменитость
    • Production companies
      • Lionsgate Television
      • Showtime Entertainment
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      30 minutes
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      • 16:9 HD

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