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Katt Williams

Early Life and Beginnings in Comedy

Micah Sierra Williams, popularly known as Katt Williams, was born on September 2, 1971, in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. He was raised in Dayton, Ohio. At the age of 13, he emancipated himself from his parents and moved to Florida, where he supported himself by working as a street vendor.

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Williams’ first experience performing stand-up comedy came in his teenage years, when he delivered a five-minute improvisational act to a small audience. Enthralled by the response, he began performing regularly at comedy venues across the country. He showcased his talents at respected clubs such as The Improv, The Comedy Store, The Ice House, and the Hollywood Park Casino. One of his early breakthroughs came with his appearance on BET’s Comic View.

Rise to Fame Through Comedy Specials

In 2006, Williams garnered national attention with his first full-length comedy special, Katt Williams: Live: Let a Playa Play. That same year, he starred in the HBO special The Pimp Chronicles: Part 1, which featured the widely quoted routine, “This Shit Right Here, Nigga.” These performances significantly expanded his fan base and reputation as a bold and unfiltered comic voice.

In 2007, he headlined the film American Hustle, a stand-up comedy movie that became an instant success and solidified his place among top American comedians. This was followed by a second HBO special in 2008, titled It’s Pimpin’ Pimpin’. In 2012, he released his third HBO special, Kattpacalypse.


Quick Facts
Birth Date: 2 Sep, 1973
Age: 46 yrs
Citizenship: United States of America
Birth Place: Cincinnati
Gender: Male
Description: American stand-up comedian
Twitter Id: Kattwilliams
Net Worth 2021: 1.5 million
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Last Modified: Aug 18 2025
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