Arsenio Hall

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Arsenio Hall (2008)

Arsenio Hall (born February 12, 1956 in Cleveland , Ohio ) is an American actor , presenter and comedian .

Career

Hall is the son of a Baptist clergyman and attended Ohio University . He later attended Kent State University . He then went to Los Angeles to start a career as a stand-up comedian. During this time, he and Eddie Murphy became good friends. In 1988 he and Eddie Murphy played together in the film The Prince of Zamunda . In this film, Hall, like Murphy, played three other supporting roles in addition to his actual role. Published in 1989 under the pseudonym Hall Chunky A , a hip-hop album called Large and in Charge . Rappers like Ice-T and KRS-One had guest appearances on the album .

From 1989 to 1994 he had his own late night show called The Arsenio Hall Show . After his show ended, Hall had a few appearances on television, including his own sitcom called Arsenio, before starring with Sammo Hung in the series Martial Law from 1999 to 2000 . The Arsenio Hall Show has been in production again since 2013 .

Arsenio Hall has a son, born in 1999, and has never been married. Hall has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6776 Hollywood Blvd.

Awards

  • 1989: American Comedy Award as Funniest Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for his role in The Prince of Zamunda
  • 1989: Nomination for an Emmy Award in the category Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series for his show The Arsenio Hall Show
  • 1990: Nomination for an Emmy Award in the category Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series for his show The Arsenio Hall Show
  • 1990: Image Award in the category Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for his role in The Prince of Zamunda
  • 1990: People's Choice Award for Favorite Late Night Talk Show Host

Filmography (selection)

Discography

Chart positions
Explanation of the data
Singles
Owwww! (as Chunky A)
  US 77 12/02/1989 (6 weeks)
  • 1989: Large and in Charge - This album had a hit called Owww! . Ice-T and KRS-1 were present as guests.

Web links

Commons : Arsenio Hall  - collection of images, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Chart sources: US
personal data
SURNAME Hall, Arsenio
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American actor and comedian
DATE OF BIRTH February 12, 1956
PLACE OF BIRTH Cleveland , Ohio