Rickey Smiley

Rickey Smiley
They say laughter is the best medicine and one man has truly proved it by bringing smiles to the faces of millions of his fans through his impeccable comedy and hilarious wit. He is the king of comedy Rickey Smiley who has become one of the nation's top comedians in the past few years.

He is among the most diverse entertainers of this time as he got accolades as a standup comedian, television host, actor, and radio personality.

Just go to any elite club and you will find Ricky getting thunderous applause for his humor, switch on the television and you will find him cracking extremely funny jokes and hey he is you can even listen him while driving your car as he is on the radio entertaining you like never before. Not to forget his regular shows and his Big Brother act, this man is literary everywhere making us laugh and shedding our worries.

Born in a place known as Magic City, Smiley truly holds some magical charm that beholds his audience for hours and hours. This native of Birmingham, Alabama has taken the whole world by storm through his funny acts. Having completed graduation from Alabama State University, Smiley always had the knack for humor and wit.

Although a gifted pianist, he took up the path that he was most interested in. When Smiley first took the stage, it was at small, amateur comedy clubs in his hometown. But now he can be seen in the biggest of clubs and the best of shows where he leaves the audience in splits. He often plays the piano in his shows to bring the other talent he posses, but it is nothing when compared to his earth-shattering crazy jokes and oh-so-funny performances.

As a comedian, Rickey holds a universal approach as his style of comedy is recognizable and approachable for anyone. He believes in family-oriented entertainment and providesmaterial that is appropriate for all ages. By this, he has established himself as a clean comic whose shows are enjoyed by everyone from six to sixty.

With his own brand of southern-bred urban-oriented comedy, he is regarded as one of Americas top-selling comedians. A master of comedy, Rickey takes everyday situations and turns them into out and out humor. He does it all with the help of a few good imaginary friends of his. Yes, these imaginary characters have become his comedic trademark.

These include a hilarious 90-year-old church lady, Ms. Bernice Jenkins, the amusing Coach McClainy and the equally funny Lil Daryl. While these characters are huge hit among his fans, Smiley is best known for his prank phone calls that has gained the attention of everyone whether interested or not.

It is not easy to sum up Rickey Smileys career in a word or two as he has ventured into everything that can connect with humor. He has won many accolades on stage, on camera and off it. He is recognized as the host of the 2000 season of BET's highly popular nightly comedy showcase ComicView and the funny guy in The Way We Do It. His Rickey Smiley And Deez Nuts Morning Show is the funniest morning show.

Some of his other memorable television appearances include Showtime at The Apollo, HBO's Def Comedy Jam and Snaps, The Nashville Network, Uptown Comedy Club and Comic Escape. He has also ventured in the radio world and he can be heard every day on the Beat Hip Hop radio station Dallas' 97.9 in the morning.

A known name in television and radio, Rickey has also made his mark in the feature film arena. He appeared in 2002 release of New Line Cinema's Friday After Next as a lovely-dovey Santa Clause and in a US TV series Airline His stage debut as Bernice Jenkins in Didnt Nobody Call and Tell Me Nothing has already created frenzy among his fans while he continues with other commitments as well.

Rickey Smiley has released many records of his comic acts. His work like The Best of Comedian Rickey Smiley: Volume I, Rickey Smiley Prank Phone Calls Volume II, Rickey Smiley: Volume III, Rickey Smiley: Off the Hook Volume IV and Rickey Smiley Prank Phone Calls Volumes V should be included in your CDs collection as he is extremely funny in these. Rickey also makes regular appearances in awards and festivals. He was the guest presenter on the 2001 NAACP Image Awards that were broadcasted on the FOX network, and was a co-host for the 2002 Stellar Gospel Music Awards Banquet as well.

If Rickey Smiley is good in his TV and radio cats, then he is best in live shows. There is nothing like watching him live in action as he takes you on a roller-coaster ride of laughter and more laughter.

You can find him at all comedy clubs like The Improv, The Funny Bone, Zanies, The Comedy House Theatre and Carolines on Broadway.

He regularly performs in big Casinos and famous Performing Arts Centers. From sold-out performances at Madison Square Garden to the crazy crowd at the Universal Amphitheater and Lincoln Center, he is a blue-eyed boy for all those who like to laugh.

Funny and talented, fussing and feisty, witty and cool and best of all hugely hilarious, Rickey Smiley is the most entertaining man these days. Just go to any of live act for once and we you will become his fan forever as he is someone who is seriously funny!