Chris Powell
Also known as Comedian CP and CP
Who Chris Powell is
Chris "Comedian CP" Powell is a stand-up comedian, actor and writer from Detroit, Michigan. He performed stand-up on HBO's All Def Comedy in 2016 and was a cast member and writer on Comedy Central's Detroiters (2017–2018). His acting credits include a recurring role on Empire (2015) and a supporting role in season two of HBO Max's Love Life (2021), and he has written for Black Jesus. He is a Paid Regular at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles (Class of 2025).
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At a glance
- Born
- 1983
- On screen
- Empire, All Def Comedy, Detroiters and 2 more
- Official site
- youtube.com ↗
On stage
No dated show on D.O.C.'s Comedy Calendar right now — their own site has their dates: youtube.com ↗.
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Specials, shows and podcasts
On screen
- Empire recurring role, 2015
- All Def Comedy stand-up, HBO, 2016
- Detroiters cast member and writer, Comedy Central, 2017–2018
- Black Jesus writer
- Love Life supporting role, HBO Max, 2021
Comedians like Chris Powell
Each linked to them by something on the record — a stage they both came through, a bill, a show, a style or a home town.
- Alex Babbitt also in All Def Comedy
- Corey Holcomb also in Black Jesus
- DeRay Davis also in Empire
- Don DC Curry also in Black Jesus
- Jess Hilarious also in All Def Comedy
- Kareem Green also in All Def Comedy
- Karlous Miller also in All Def Comedy
- Nate Jackson also in All Def Comedy
Career timeline
- 1983Born
- 2015Empire (recurring role, 2015) On screen
- 2016All Def Comedy (stand-up, HBO, 2016) On screen
- 2017Detroiters (cast member and writer, Comedy Central, 2017–2018) On screen
- 2021Love Life (supporting role, HBO Max, 2021) On screen
Questions and answers
Where is Chris Powell performing next?
No date is on D.O.C.'s Comedy Calendar right now; their own site has their dates: youtube.com ↗.
What TV shows and films are they in?
Empire, All Def Comedy, Detroiters, Black Jesus and Love Life.
When were they born?
In 1983.
Who are some comedians like them?
Alex Babbitt (also in All Def Comedy), Corey Holcomb (also in Black Jesus), DeRay Davis (also in Empire), Don DC Curry (also in Black Jesus) and Jess Hilarious (also in All Def Comedy).
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The full SUCDb record
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Sources
- Improv (Comedian CP), Brea ↗ headlines Brea Improv on 23 October 2026 (as of 10 October 2026)
- Improv (Comedian CP), Ontario ↗ headlines Ontario Improv on 23 December 2026 (as of 10 October 2026)
- The Comedy Store — Chris "Comedian CP" Powell ↗ comedian, actor and writer; Empire (2015), HBO's All Def Comedy (2016), Detroiters (2017–2018), Black Jesus writer, Love Life season two (2021); Paid…
- YouTube — Comedian CP ↗ his official channel, titled Comedian CP (as of 10 October 2026)
- Wikipedia — Comedian CP ↗ born 1983 in Detroit, Michigan; the same TV credits (as of 10 October 2026)
Updated 10 October 2026 · the record checked 10 October 2026