Lance Crouther, one of America’s most creative actors made the spotlight as leading cast of the comedy feature movie Pootie Tang (2001) which was based on a character he had first introduced in a sketch on The Chris Rock Show of 1997-1998.
The entertainer has over the years proven to possess skills that transcend acting alone. He is also a producer and an exceptionally skilled award-winning screenwriter with dozens of creative works to his credit.
Fascinating Facts about Lance Crouther
1. How Old is He?
The Pootie Tang actor was born in 1962 on the 31st of May. Some sources have however reported his birthday to be the 13th of May 1962. Nevertheless, the year of his birth has not been contested. This means he is currently 62 years old.
2. Pootie Tang Began His Entertainment Career in High School
The information available suggests that the actor attended Lindblom High School in Chicago Illinois and it was there that he discovered his ability to make people laugh. He immediately made a career out of his hobby and began touring comedy clubs and colleges even as a teenager.
The prolific actor later moved to Los Angelis and started performing on the T.V. His first screen success was however not as a comedian but as an actor, playing a homeless man in the dramatic anthology series titled Lifestories.
3. He Formed the Comedy Group Mary Wong with Ali LeRoi
Lance Crouther and his cohort were the pioneers of the comedy group Mary Wong. The group which was said to have been formed by the duo while in high school had at one point or the other had other members like T’Keyah Crystal Keymah, Tim Miller, and Robin Montegue. In the year 1990, a movie by the same name as the group was released.
4. Lance Crouther’s First Writing Gig was in Comic Justice (1993)
The entertainer has been quite successful as a writer. But it is important to note that his first major and successful writing work was in 1993 when he wrote the stand-up comedy program, Comic Justice.
4 years later, Crouther got a mouth-watering offer to write for the sitcom The Gregory Hines Show. He also wrote for Chris Rock’s self-titled comedy talk show and the writer occasionally performed various skits on the show as well.
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5. His Work on The Chris Rock Show Earned Him an Emmy
Lance Crouther’s work on the Chris Rock show seemed to be a major breakthrough for him as it did earn him an Emmy in the year 1999. He has also had several other award nominations and wins.
6. Pootie Tang was based on a Character Lance had First Introduced on The Chris Rock Show
The entertainer is most popular today for playing the lead role in the 2001 American comedy film Pootie Tang which was written and directed by Louis C.K. Be that as it may, the movie was adapted from a comedy sketch that first appeared in The Chris Rock Show which Lance was actively a part of.
Lance’s portrayal of Pootie Tang is a satire of stereotyped action heroes who appeared in old blaxploitation films. The movie which is said to have attracted cult followership upon its release was created on a budget of $7 million.
7. He was the Head Writer of TBS Late Night Show Lopez Tonight
Following the success of Pootie Tang in 2001, Lance Crouther began to clinch several job offers. In the same year, his breakthrough movie was released, and he worked with The Wayne Brandy Show. After two years, he took up another writing job for the sitcom Wanda at Large. He was notably the head writer of TBS Late Night Show, Lopez Tonight.
Lopez Tonight happened to be an American late-night television talk show hosted by George Lopez. The show featured audience interaction in a high-energy format. It however stopped airing on the 11th of August 2011 following its cancellation the previous day.
8. Is He Married?
9. A Quick Look at His Filmography
As an Actor
- Lights Out with David Spade – 2019 to 2020
- Frank TV – 2007
- Pootie Tang – 2001
- The Chris Rock Show – 1997
- CB4 – 1993
- Fear of a Black Hat – 993
- Class Act – 1992
- Talkin’ Dirty After Dark – 1991
- Lifestories – 1990
As a Writer
- Lights Out with David Spade – 2019 to2020
- Historical Roasts – 2019
- Def Comedy Jam 25 – 2017
- The Oscars – 2016
- Saturday Night Live – 2014
- Last Comic Standing – 2014
- Wanda Sykes Presents Herlarious – 2013
- Pauly Shore’s Pauly~tics – 2012
- Lopez Tonight – 2009–2010
- Good Hair – 2009
- Frank TV – 2008
- Real Time with Bill Maher – 2006 to 2007
- Everybody Hates Chris – 2006
- Taurus World Stunt Awards – 2005
- Barbershop (TV series) – 2005
- Wanda Does It – 2004
- On the Record with Bob Costas – 2002 to 2004
- Wanda at Large – 2003
- The Wayne Brady Show – 2001–2003
- Down to Earth – 2001
- Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child – 2000
- The Chris Rock Show – 1997 to 1998
- The Gregory Hines Show – 1999
- Comic Justice – 1993
Below is a List of Some of His Awards
- 55th Primetime Emmy Awards (2003)
- 77th Academy Awards (2005)
- 2005 BET Comedy Awards (2005)
- 2013 Billboard Music Awards (2013)
- BET Awards 2014 (2014)
- 2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards (2018)
10. How Rich is Lance Crouther?
Lance Crouther is worth $ 5 million according to celebrity net worth. There hasn’t been a venture associated with the entertainer that will suggest he has other means of making money. His major source of income remains tied to his creativity on the screens.
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