This profile is part of Queerty’s 2022 Out For Good series, recognizing public figures who’ve had the courage to come out and make a difference in the past year, in celebration of National Coming Out Day on October 11.Name: Jerrod Carmichael, 35Bio: Jerrod Carmichael is nothing more than a multi-hyphenated creative force.
This North Carolina native can confidently call himself an accomplished comedian, writer, actor, producer, and filmmaker. His first on-screen opportunity came in the role of Garfield in the 2014 Seth Rogen-produced comedy Neighbors.
He then landed his first taped comedy special Love At The Store, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Spike Lee.But, in 2015, he flexed his creative muscles with The Carmichael Show.
Serving as the series’ creator, writer, and producer, as well as starring in the series, Carmichael’s comedy premiered with positive reviews.