Orlando Jones
Stand-up comedian

Orlando Jones

Who Orlando Jones is

Orlando Jones is an American stand-up comedian, actor and writer from Mobile, Alabama, who started as a writer on NBC's A Different World and was one of the original cast members of the sketch series MADtv. He became widely known as the 7 Up spokesman from 1999 to 2002 and has acted in films including Office Space, The Replacements, Evolution and Drumline and in series including Sleepy Hollow, American Gods, as Mr. Nancy, and Abbott Elementary. His Comedy Central stand-up special was filmed in South Africa, and his live show mixes storytelling with political and cultural commentary.

Orlando Jones tour dates 2026

2 shows from 30 October to 31 October 2026 in Denver.

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At a glance

Born
1968
Talks about
race
Came up through
MADtv
On screen
A Different World, MADtv, The Orlando Jones Show and 3 more
Next on stage
30 October 2026 — Denver Improv, Denver, CO
Official site
orlandojones.com ↗

Specials, shows and podcasts

On screen

Where they got their start

Came up the same way

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Career timeline

  1. 1968Born
  2. 1995MADtv (original cast member, seasons 1–2, 1995–1997) On screen
  3. 2003The Orlando Jones Show (host, FX, 2003) On screen
  4. 2013Sleepy Hollow (Captain Frank Irving, Fox, 2013–2015) On screen
  5. 2017American Gods (Mr. Nancy, Starz, 2017–2019) On screen
  6. 2022Abbott Elementary (Martin Eddie, 2022–2025) On screen

Questions and answers

Where is Orlando Jones performing next?

Friday 30 October 2026, 7:30 PM at Denver Improv, Denver, CO, then 1 more date on D.O.C.'s Comedy Calendar. Each show's own listing has the last word.

Are they on tour in 2026?

Yes: 2 shows from 30 October to 31 October 2026 in Denver.

What TV shows and films are they in?

A Different World, MADtv, The Orlando Jones Show, Sleepy Hollow, American Gods and Abbott Elementary.

Where did they get their start?

MADtv (an original cast member and founding writer).

When were they born?

In 1968.

Who are some comedians like them?

Aries Spears (also came through MADtv), Amir K (also came through MADtv), Anjelah Johnson-Reyes (also came through MADtv), Bobby Lee (also came through MADtv) and Bryan Callen (also came through MADtv).

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Sources

Updated 10 October 2026 · the record checked 29 September 2026