Kym Whitley
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Kym Whitley
Born Date: July 21, 1962
Born Place: Shaker Heights, Ohio
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Occupations: Stand-up comedian, actress, podcast host
Brief Biography: Kym Whitley is a stand-up comedian, actress, and podcast host. Rising to prominence in the 1990s, she built a prolific career starring in television shows like The Parkers, Young & Hungry, and Act Your Age, as well as hit films like Next Friday and Deliver Us from Eva.
Background & Early Career:
Whitley spent part of her early childhood in Khartoum, Sudan, where her father was building schools. After returning to the United States and attending college in Tennessee, she moved to Hollywood to pursue a career in stand-up comedy. Her breakthrough into the industry began after a chance encounter with comedy legend Redd Foxx, who told her she possessed the "comedic goods".
Television & Film:
Whitley is a recognizable face across multiple networks, celebrated for her flamboyant personality and scene-stealing roles. Her major credits include:
Film: Notable appearances in Next Friday (as Suga), The Nutty Professor, College Road Trip, and Deliver Us from Eva.
Sitcoms & Series: Prominent roles on UPN’s The Parkers, HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm, OWN’s Raising Whitley (a reality docu-series about her life), and the Netflix/Freeform series Young & Hungry.
Voice Acting: Her voice has been featured in animated series like The Boondocks and Black Dynamite.
Podcasting & Recent Projects:
In recent years, Whitley has become an award-winning podcaster and multi-media star. She co-hosts the hit podcast Two Funny Mamas alongside comedian Sherri Shepherd, which won NAACP Image Awards. She also starred in and produced the semi-autobiographical Audible original series Kym.
Awards & Advocacy:
Whitley received a Daytime Emmy Award nomination in 2017 for her recurring role as "Big Candi" on the digital drama The Bay. Outside of entertainment, she advocates for food allergy awareness through her "Don't Feed Me" campaign and serves as a board member for the Special Needs Network in Los Angeles.
Born Date: July 21, 1962
Born Place: Shaker Heights, Ohio
Died Date:
Died Place:
Occupations: Stand-up comedian, actress, podcast host
Brief Biography: Kym Whitley is a stand-up comedian, actress, and podcast host. Rising to prominence in the 1990s, she built a prolific career starring in television shows like The Parkers, Young & Hungry, and Act Your Age, as well as hit films like Next Friday and Deliver Us from Eva.
Background & Early Career:
Whitley spent part of her early childhood in Khartoum, Sudan, where her father was building schools. After returning to the United States and attending college in Tennessee, she moved to Hollywood to pursue a career in stand-up comedy. Her breakthrough into the industry began after a chance encounter with comedy legend Redd Foxx, who told her she possessed the "comedic goods".
Television & Film:
Whitley is a recognizable face across multiple networks, celebrated for her flamboyant personality and scene-stealing roles. Her major credits include:
Film: Notable appearances in Next Friday (as Suga), The Nutty Professor, College Road Trip, and Deliver Us from Eva.
Sitcoms & Series: Prominent roles on UPN’s The Parkers, HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm, OWN’s Raising Whitley (a reality docu-series about her life), and the Netflix/Freeform series Young & Hungry.
Voice Acting: Her voice has been featured in animated series like The Boondocks and Black Dynamite.
Podcasting & Recent Projects:
In recent years, Whitley has become an award-winning podcaster and multi-media star. She co-hosts the hit podcast Two Funny Mamas alongside comedian Sherri Shepherd, which won NAACP Image Awards. She also starred in and produced the semi-autobiographical Audible original series Kym.
Awards & Advocacy:
Whitley received a Daytime Emmy Award nomination in 2017 for her recurring role as "Big Candi" on the digital drama The Bay. Outside of entertainment, she advocates for food allergy awareness through her "Don't Feed Me" campaign and serves as a board member for the Special Needs Network in Los Angeles.