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Born Name:
Nathaniel Stroman
Born Date: May 29, 1963
Born Place: Washington, D.C.
Died Date:
Died Place:
Occupations: Stand-up comedian, actor, voice artist, radio personality
Brief Biography: Nathaniel Stroman is recognized for his sharp one-liners, observational comedy, and quick improvisational style. He is often described as a "comedian's comedian" and a seasoned headliner on the national comedy circuit.
Early Life and Military Career:
Nickname: His mother gave him the nickname "Earthquake" because, despite taking precautions, she still conceived him, calling him a "natural disaster".
Military Service: Immediately after graduating from Ballou High School, he enlisted in the United States Air Force to gain independence.
Air Force Career: He served for 11 years, achieving the rank of Sergeant and spending time in Japan, California, and Florida.
Discharge: He left the military around the time of the 1991 Gulf War, citing a desire not to fight in that conflict.
Comedy Career:
Early Days: In the early 1990s, he began performing in Atlanta, eventually co-owning the Uptown Comedy Corner.
National Break: He gained national attention in 1997 on the Russell Simmons Def Comedy Jam Tour.
Major Specials: Known for comedy specials including About Got Damm Time (2005), From the Outhouse to the Penthouse, and These Ain’t Jokes.
Netflix Special: In 2022, he released Chappelle's Home Team - Legendary: Earthquake, produced by Dave Chappelle, which was named a top comedy special by The New York Times.
Style: Often compared to Bernie Mac for his commanding stage presence, his comedy is described as honest and improvised.
Television and Film:
Recurring Roles: He is well-known for his role as Uncle Mike on Everybody Hates Chris and has had recurring roles on CBS's The Neighborhood (2018–2021) and Johnson.
Voice Acting: He voiced Root the Rooster in the film and television series Barnyard.
Appearances: He has appeared on HBO's One Night Stand, Real Time with Bill Maher, and the Netflix film Unfrosted.
Radio and Other Ventures:
Quake's House: He hosts the popular radio show Quake's House on Kevin Hart's Laugh Out Loud Network on Sirius XM.
Previous Radio: He was a full-time radio personality on WBLS from 2013 to 2016.
Born Date: May 29, 1963
Born Place: Washington, D.C.
Died Date:
Died Place:
Occupations: Stand-up comedian, actor, voice artist, radio personality
Brief Biography: Nathaniel Stroman is recognized for his sharp one-liners, observational comedy, and quick improvisational style. He is often described as a "comedian's comedian" and a seasoned headliner on the national comedy circuit.
Early Life and Military Career:
Nickname: His mother gave him the nickname "Earthquake" because, despite taking precautions, she still conceived him, calling him a "natural disaster".
Military Service: Immediately after graduating from Ballou High School, he enlisted in the United States Air Force to gain independence.
Air Force Career: He served for 11 years, achieving the rank of Sergeant and spending time in Japan, California, and Florida.
Discharge: He left the military around the time of the 1991 Gulf War, citing a desire not to fight in that conflict.
Comedy Career:
Early Days: In the early 1990s, he began performing in Atlanta, eventually co-owning the Uptown Comedy Corner.
National Break: He gained national attention in 1997 on the Russell Simmons Def Comedy Jam Tour.
Major Specials: Known for comedy specials including About Got Damm Time (2005), From the Outhouse to the Penthouse, and These Ain’t Jokes.
Netflix Special: In 2022, he released Chappelle's Home Team - Legendary: Earthquake, produced by Dave Chappelle, which was named a top comedy special by The New York Times.
Style: Often compared to Bernie Mac for his commanding stage presence, his comedy is described as honest and improvised.
Television and Film:
Recurring Roles: He is well-known for his role as Uncle Mike on Everybody Hates Chris and has had recurring roles on CBS's The Neighborhood (2018–2021) and Johnson.
Voice Acting: He voiced Root the Rooster in the film and television series Barnyard.
Appearances: He has appeared on HBO's One Night Stand, Real Time with Bill Maher, and the Netflix film Unfrosted.
Radio and Other Ventures:
Quake's House: He hosts the popular radio show Quake's House on Kevin Hart's Laugh Out Loud Network on Sirius XM.
Previous Radio: He was a full-time radio personality on WBLS from 2013 to 2016.