Raised in Gary, Indiana

Served four months in a juvenile center for gluing a classmate's hands together

First tried stand-up at a talent competition in his native Indiana

Moved to Atlanta, where he became a regular performer at the Comedy Act Theater

Began touring the Def Comedy Jam circuit

Featured in actor Vin Diesel's directorial debut "Strays"

Guested on an episode of "The Sopranos" (HBO)

Relocated to Los Angeles to pursue film career; offered an audition for "Next Friday" after producer and star Ice Cube saw his stand-up

Starred as Day-Day, Ice Cube's emasculated cousin in the comedy sequel "Next Friday"; improvised much of his performance

Appeared in the Jamie Foxx actioner "Bait"

Had a cameo in "3 Strikes"

Lent his voice to a character in "Dr. Dolittle 2"

Featured in the Harvard-set, marijuana-fueled comedy "How High" alongside rappers Method Man and Redman

Reteamed with Ice Cube in the action comedy "All About the Benjamins"

Third collaboration with Ice Cube, co-starring in the sequel "Friday After Next"

Co-starred in the comedy "The Fighting Temptations"

Cast as Ed Norton in the big-screen remake of "The Honeymooners"

Cast in the romantic comedy "Something New"

Co-starred with Don Cheadle and Cedric The Entertainer in "Talk To Me"