Stand-up comedian

Michael Colyar

Who Michael Colyar is

Michael Colyar is a stand-up comedian, actor and author who made his name performing five shows a day on Venice Beach every weekend for nine years, becoming known as the King of Venice Beach, and won $100,000 on Star Search. He has performed stand-up since the 1980s and released the comedy album Let Me Drop This On You. On screen he played Mr. Whitaker in Martin and has appeared in Black-ish, Highly Favored, Hollywood Shuffle, Poetic Justice, House Party 3, Norbit and The Princess and the Frog, and he hosts the podcast Michael Talks to Errbody and his own morning show on YouTube.

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At a glance

Albums
Let Me Drop This On You
Podcasts
Michael Talks to Errbody and The Michael Colyar Morning Show
On screen
Star Search, Martin, Black-ish and 6 more
Official site
therealmichaelcolyar.com ↗

Is Michael Colyar on tour?

No upcoming dates on record No upcoming dates are on record right now. That doesn't mean Michael Colyar has stopped touring; their tour page is the place to look for new dates: therealmichaelcolyar.com ↗.

Last checked 11 October 2026.

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Questions and answers

Where is Michael Colyar performing next?

No date is on D.O.C.'s Comedy Calendar right now; their own site has their dates: therealmichaelcolyar.com ↗.

What podcasts do they host?

Michael Talks to Errbody and The Michael Colyar Morning Show.

What TV shows and films are they in?

Star Search (winner), Martin (Mr. Whitaker), Black-ish, Highly Favored (Impact Network), Hollywood Shuffle (film) and Poetic Justice (film), among 9 credits.

What is their official website?

therealmichaelcolyar.com ↗.

Who are some comedians like them?

Adele Givens (also in Martin), Angela Means (also in House Party 3), Buddy Lewis (also in Martin), Chris Spencer (also in Black-ish) and Deon Cole (also in Black-ish).

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Updated 11 October 2026 · the record checked 11 October 2026