Arsenio Hall

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Nationality: American
Birthdate: 02/12/1955
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, USA

biography

Lanky, mustachioed African-American stand-up comedian of the 1980s turned actor, producer and successful syndicated talk show host. An experienced child magician, Hall began performing standup after graduating from college, and, after several years, got work on TV on "The Half Hour Comedy Hour", "Solid Gold", "Motown Revue" and "The New Love American Style". A breakthrough for Hall came when he took over "The Late Show" for 13 weeks after Joan Rivers was fired. With nothing to lose, Hall cut loose with a mix of teasing questions, coyly risque banter and relaxed playfulness which impressed Continued

Credits

(TV Show)
2009-2009
Cast
2009
(TV Show)
2008-2009
Host
2009
Host
2009
Host
2009
Host
2009
Host
2009
Host
2009
Host
2009
Host
2009
Host
2008
Host
2008
Host
2008
Host
2008
Host
2008
Host
2008
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Voice of Carl Cristall
2008
(TV Show)
2004-2004
Actor
2004
(TV Show)
1990-1990
Tasty Freeze
2009
Apartment Victim
Executive Producer

milestones

Year
Milestone
1965 
Became interested in magic at age 7; later performed at birthday parties, weddings and bar mitzvahs; also led to an appearance on a local TV special, "The Magic of Christmas" (date approximate)
 
Began a career in advertising
1979 
Moved to Chicago; switched to stand-up comedy
 
Discovered at a Chicago nightclub by singer Nancy Wilson
 
Worked as an opening act for performers including Anita Baker, Aretha Franklin, Tom Jones, Patti LaBelle, Wayne Newton and Tim Turner
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