Emmy-winning comedian Jerrod Carmichael has signed on to host the 80th Golden Globe Awards as it returns to NBC next month. NBC, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), and telecast producer Dick Clark Productions announced on Thursday, November 8.

“His comedic talents have entertained and thrilled audiences while providing thought-provoking moments that are so important in the times we live. Jerrod is the special kind of talent this show calls for to kick off the awards season,” HFPA president Helen Hoehne said in a statement. 

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Carmichael starred in three seasons of the critically acclaimed sitcom The Carmichael Show on NBC from 2015 to 2017. In April this year, he guest hosted an episode of NBC’s Saturday Night Live.

Jerrod Carmichael’s Age

Carmichael is 35 years old. He was born on April 6, 1987, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, US.

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Family

Jerrod was born to parents Cynthia and Joe Carmichael. He has a brother named Joe Jr. He talked about his relationships with both men and women during his documentary series Home Videos in 2019. He came out as gay in his comedy special Rothaniel in 2022.

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Career

Carmichael co-created, co-wrote, produced, and starred in the semi-biographical NBC sitcom The Carmichael Show from 2015 to 2017. The show was well-received for its envelope-pushing approach to topical subjects such as the Black Lives Matter movement, LGBT issues, gun rights, politics, and the reality of being black in America. He has also released two stand-up HBO comedy specials – Love at the Store (2014) and 8 (2017). He also worked as an executive producer for the sitcom Rel, which was picked up by Fox in May 2018 and canceled after one season. In 2021, he directed and starred in the comedy thriller film On the Count of Three. 

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Net worth

According to mediamass.net, the comedian-actor has an estimated net worth of $145 million. He owns several restaurants in Washington, a football team, and has launched his brand of Vodka – Pure Wondercarmichael. He was in the top position on People With Money’s 10 highest-paid comedians for 2022.