Michael Colyar
Encyclopedia
Michael Colyar is an American
comedian
and motivational speaker
. He is mostly known as the heavy-hitting concert promoter "Showboat" in the 1994 movie, House Party 3
.
Colyar also spent his formative years as a comic, busking on Venice Beach.
In 1990, Colyar won the $100,000, "Star Search" grand-prize in the Comedian category and promptly donated $50,000 of his winnings to benefit the homeless on Venice Beach.
He voiced Buford in the Disney film The Princess and the Frog.
On March 29, 2010, Colyar appeared on The Mo'Nique Show
demonstrating a new twist on his routine, incorporating inspirational tales into his comedy.
Later in 2010 Colyar will co-star in Snoop Dogg
's Malice N Wonderland companion film alongside Soulja Boy
and Xzibit
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
comedian
Comedian
A comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain an audience, primarily by making them laugh. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting a fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy...
and motivational speaker
Motivational speaker
A motivational speaker or inspirational speaker is a speaker who makes speeches intended to motivate or inspire an audience. In a business context, they are employed to communicate company strategy with clarity and help employees to see the future in a positive light and inspire workers to pull...
. He is mostly known as the heavy-hitting concert promoter "Showboat" in the 1994 movie, House Party 3
House Party 3
House Party 3 is a 1994 comedy film, starring Kid 'n Play and Bernie Mac. It is the third and intended final installment of the House Party film series, and the last film in the series to feature Kid 'n Play. This was to be the last film in the franchise, making it a trilogy but 7 years later, a...
.
Colyar also spent his formative years as a comic, busking on Venice Beach.
In 1990, Colyar won the $100,000, "Star Search" grand-prize in the Comedian category and promptly donated $50,000 of his winnings to benefit the homeless on Venice Beach.
He voiced Buford in the Disney film The Princess and the Frog.
On March 29, 2010, Colyar appeared on The Mo'Nique Show
The Mo'Nique Show
The Mo'Nique Show is an American talk show hosted by comedienne actress Mo'Nique. Aired on BET, the series began October 5, 2009. She is the first African American woman to host her own late night show. The show's second and final season premiered on Monday, October 4, 2010.On July 18, 2011, BET...
demonstrating a new twist on his routine, incorporating inspirational tales into his comedy.
Later in 2010 Colyar will co-star in Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
's Malice N Wonderland companion film alongside Soulja Boy
Soulja Boy
DeAndre Cortez Way , better known by his stage name Soulja Boy Tell 'Em, or simply Soulja Boy, is an American rapper, record producer, actor, entrepreneur, and internet personality....
and Xzibit
Xzibit
Alvin Nathaniel Joiner , better known by his stage name Xzibit , is an American rapper, actor, and television host. He is known as the host of the MTV show Pimp My Ride, which brought him mainstream success...
.
External links
- Michael Colyar official website
- Michael Colyar Interview