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Michael Blackson Biography (Actor & Comedian)

Birthday: November 28, 1972 (Sagittarius)

Born In: Ghana

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Michael Blackson is an American actor and stand-up comedian who is known as ‘The African King of Comedy.’ Michael was born in Ghana. He moved to the US in 1987 as a teenager, to live the big American dream. In 1992, he had his first stint with comedy gigs when he began performing at local Philadelphia clubs. With time, he participated in well-known competitions, such as the ‘1993 Schlitz Malt Liquor Comedy Tour’ in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, and the ‘1996 Urban Comedy Festival’ in New York City. During the 2000s, he participated in famous comedy competitions such as the ‘Laffapolooza Comedy Festival’ in Atlanta and the ‘Bay Area Black Comedy Competition’ in Oakland. He considers comedians Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock, and Bernie Mac to be the biggest influences on his choice of career. As an actor, Michael is best known for his praiseworthy performance in the 2011 comedy film ‘Next Friday,’ produced by Ice Cube’s production house. He has also appeared on a number of TV shows, such as ‘30 Rock.’

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Birthday: November 28, 1972 (Sagittarius)

Born In: Ghana

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Also Known As: Jafari Ferguson

Age: 53 Years, 53 Year Old Males

Born Country: Ghana

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Height: 6'0" (183 cm), 6'0" Males

Ancestry: Ghanaian American

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  What is Michael Blackson's real name?

  Michael Blackson's real name is Jafari Ferguson.
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  Where was Michael Blackson born?

  Michael Blackson was born in Ghana.
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  How did Michael Blackson become famous?

  Michael Blackson gained fame through his stand-up comedy and appearances in movies and TV shows.
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  Is Michael Blackson married?

  Michael Blackson is not married.
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  What are some popular movies starring Michael Blackson?

  Some popular movies starring Michael Blackson include "Next Friday," "Meet the Blacks," and "The Savages."

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American PeopleGhanaian PeopleLiberianAmerican,Ghanaian,Liberian PeopleAmerican MenGhanaian MenTall CelebritiesTall Male Celebrities Childhood & Early LifeMichael was born in Ghana, West Africa, on November 28, 1972. His father worked in a theater company, and his mother worked in a secondary school.Michael’s father always wanted his son to work in movies. He thus enrolled Michael into acting classes at an early age.Michael’s childhood was not very cushy. His parents had a meagre income, but that did not stop Michael from pursuing his dreams.Blackson moved to the US to be an actor at the tender age of 13. He often noticed that other kids treated him weirdly. With time, he realized that they were just being kids and that he needed to work on himself to gain some confidence.He continued his struggle while living in Philadelphia. He worked as a pizza-delivery guy, and one of his co-workers suggested that he go on stage.The co-worker encouraged him to try his luck in comedy, since his monologues and sketches were mind-blowing. He was a coach at the ‘Philadelphia Community College’ and even helped Michael write his first comedy script.Continue Reading Below