Last Updated on September 13, 2024
Who Is Katt Williams?
Micah Sierra Williams, better known by his professional name Katt Williams, is an American stand-up comedian, actor, rapper, film producer, and screenwriter. Katt Williams started out as a comedian before venturing into acting and rapping.
As an actor, Williams rose to prominence playing Money Mike in the 2002 movie ‘Friday After Next.’ He subsequently became a common figure on television when he portrayed Bobby Shaw in the series ‘My Wife and Kids.’
Katt Williams Quick Facts
| Full Name: | Micah Sierra Williams |
| Popular Name: | Katt Williams |
| Gender: | Male |
| Birth Date: | September 2, 1971 |
| Age: | 52 years |
| Parents: | John Cornell Williams and Brenda Louise |
| Siblings: | Unknown |
| Birth Place: | Cincinnati, Ohio, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Ethnicity: | African-American |
| Education: | Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School and Colonel White High School |
| Marital Status: | Divorced; was married to Quadirah Locus (until 1995) and Eboni Gray (from 2010 until their divorce a few months later) |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Wife/Spouse: | N/A |
| Children: | 2 biological (a son named Micah Romeo Jenkins-Williams from his marriage to Quadirah Locus and a daughter named Leanne Williams with an unnamed woman) and 7 adopted |
| Dating: | N/A |
| Net Worth: | USD 2 million |
| Source of Wealth: | Comedy, Acting, Rapping, Film Producing, Screenwriting, and Other Ventures |
| Height: | 5′ 4″ (1.65 m) |
| Weight: | 66 kg; In pounds: 145 lbs. |
Katt Williams’ Early Life and Career Information
Early Life
Micah Sierra Williams was born on September 2, 1971, in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, to John Cornell Williams and Brenda Louise. Not much is known about his siblings’ names or if he has any siblings in the first place.
Katt Williams attended Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School and later Colonel White High School. Williams was academically gifted while in high school. He won several awards for his science project and stood a high chance of getting a full scholarship to the prestigious National Science Academy in Dayton. However, he intentionally failed the test to get disqualified so he could focus his attention on comedy and acting.
After purposefully disqualifying himself from a potential scholarship to the National Science Academy, Katt Williams dropped out of high school. At the age of 13, Williams emancipated himself from his parents and relocated to Florida, where he worked as a street vendor to support himself financially.
Comedy Career
Katt Williams began performing stand-up comedy in his neighborhood of Avondale, Cincinnati. He later performed in clubs all over the country. By 1999, Williams was already considered a promising comedian. He appeared on stages at The Improv, The Ice House, The Comedy Club, and The Hollywood Park Casino. He also appeared as Katt “In the Hat” Williams on BET’s Comic View.
In 2006, Williams starred in his debut comedy special titled ‘Katt Williams: Live: Let a Playa Play.’ He followed up with his second special and first HBO stand-up special the same year, entitled ‘The Pimp Chronicles, Pt. 1.’
In 2007, Katt Williams was offered a chance to star in a movie as a stand-up comedian. The film, titled ‘American Hustle,’ propelled Katt further onto the limelight. Other major comic works by Williams include the HBO comedy specials ‘Pimpin’ Pimpin’’ (2008), ‘Kattpacalypse’ (2012), ‘Katt Williams: Priceless: Afterlife’ (2014), and ‘Great America’ (2018).
Williams’ comic works transcend several genres, including black comedy, blue comedy, observational comedy, physical comedy, and satire. Some of the subjects he commonly addresses include African-American culture, racism, sex, recreational drug use, celebrities, and politics.
Film and Television Career
Katt Williams made his acting debut in the film ‘Friday After Next’ and the television series ‘NYPD Blue,’ both in 2002.
Between 2004 and 2005, Katt Williams starred in several episodes of ‘My Wife And Kids.’ In 2005, he was featured in the movie ‘Rebound,’ as well as the television series ‘Girlfriends’ and ‘Cuts.’ Williams’ next major film roles were in ‘Epic Movie,’ ‘Norbit,’ and ‘The Perfect Holiday,’ all in 2007.
From 2005 to 2008, Katt voiced A Pimp Named Slickback in the series ‘The Boondocks.’ In 2008, the comedian cum actor had roles in the movie ‘Lonely Street’ and the series ‘Atlanta.’
Williams continued to feature in tons of films and television shows as an actor and voice actor. They include:
Films
• Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore (2010)
• Scary Movie 5 (2013)
• Father Figures (2017)
• 2 Minutes of Fame (2020)
Television Series
• Black-ish (2019)
• The Last O.G (2020)
Music Career
In addition to his involvement in comedy and acting, Katt Williams has also dabbled in music. Williams has rapped in songs by artists like The Game, Baby Bash, and Suga Free, mainly using the stage name ‘Money Mike.’
On January 29, 2009, Williams released his debut studio album titled ‘It’s Pimpin’ Pimpin.’ On November 19, 2013, the rapper partnered with Hell Rell to release a diss song titled ‘Lames In The Game.’ The song was targeted at Atlanta-based rapper Trinidad James for his comments about the state of the hip-hop industry.
Katt William’s Net Worth
Katt Williams has a net worth of $2 million, as of 2023. Williams attributes his wealth almost entirely to his various activities in the entertainment industry. That includes acting, comedy, producing, screenwriting, and rapping.
Lessons from Katt Williams
1. It’s okay to pursue the path of self-reliance
Katt Williams emancipated himself from his parents at the age of 13. Although he initially ended up in the streets, the decision to pursue the path of independence played a huge role in nurturing his comic and acting ambitions.
2. Be consistent
Williams has been an active figure in the entertainment industry since 1991. Part of the reason behind his long industry presence is that he has consistently appeared in movies, films, and stand-up specials over the years.
3. Follow your dreams
Katt Williams intentionally disqualified himself from winning a scholarship to the National Science Academy in Dayton so he could focus his full attention on comedy. Although this decision may have seemed ridiculous then, it eventually proved that there’s no limit to what you can achieve if you only follow your dreams.
Famous Quotes by Katt Williams
• America is a bunch o’ bullies. Tell me what the Iraq uniform is like. Don’t worry, I’ll wait.
• Genius is often called crazy, but crazy is never called genius. So you just have to put out the work and let the chips fall where they may.
• Just hit the blunt one time and see if it don’t change your perception on what’s important in your life.
• There’s only winning and losing, and in our society, as in all societies, there’s the person that’s doing the winning, or there’s the person that’s facilitating the winning.
• The past is something for you to learn from and the future is something that you hope is going to happen, but I’m always speaking to my actual fans in present tense.
Final Word
Katt Williams is a comedian and actor who has commanded the spotlight for over three decades. Williams has also involved himself in rapping as well as screenwriting and television producing. Collectively, these endeavors have earned him a $2 million net worth.
