Mike Epps is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and film producer. He is best known for playing Day-Day Jones in the comedy film “Next Friday” and its sequel, “Friday After Next”. He has also appeared in films such as “The Hangover”, “The Hangover Part III”, “Resident Evil: Apocalypse”, and “Resident Evil: Extinction”.
Attribute Details Full Name Michael Elliot Epps Other Names/Nicknames Day-Day, Epps Profession(s) Stand-up comedian, actor, film producer Date of Birth November 18, 1970 Age (as of 2023) 52 Place of Birth Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Nationality American Zodiac Sign Scorpio Ancestry & Heritage African-American
Attribute Details Height 6’0″ (1.83 m) Weight 220 lb (100 kg) Body Measurements Chest: 42 in (107 cm), Waist: 34 in (86 cm), Hips: 38 in (97 cm) Eye Color Brown Hair Color Black
Attribute Details Parents Mary Reed and Tommy Epps Siblings Four brothers and one sister Affairs None known Relationship Status Married to Kyra Robinson since 2019 Partner/Spouse Kyra Robinson Children One daughter, Indiana Rose Epps (born 2019)
Attribute Details Schooling Graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis Higher Education Attended Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis but did not graduate Early Life Grew up in Indianapolis Early Influences Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy, and Redd Foxx
Attribute Details Debut Stand-up comedian in 1995 Significant Works “Next Friday” (2000), “Friday After Next” (2002), “The Hangover” (2009), “The Hangover Part III” (2013) Awards & Nominations BET Comedy Award for Outstanding Actor in a Leading Role (2003), Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture (2004) Filmography/Discography See Mike Epps filmography and Mike Epps discography Voice Work “Open Season 2” (2008), “Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins” (2008) Music Videos “Shake That Monkey” (2008), “I’m a Soldier” (2010) Tours & Live Shows “Mike Epps: Only One Mike” (2017-2018) Collaborations Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, T.I. Documentaries “Mike Epps: Only One Mike” (2018)
Attribute Details Net Worth $20 million (estimated) Properties Owns a home in Los Angeles Business Ventures Owns a production company, Jubba Entertainment Investments Invested in real estate and stocks
Attribute Details Hobbies & Interests Playing basketball, golf, and video games Controversies Arrested for drug possession in 1995 Philanthropy & Activism Supports several charities, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the American Red Cross Public Image Known for his humor and his positive attitude Personal Challenges Overcome drug addiction and poverty Notable Interviews Interviewed by Oprah Winfrey in 2006 Publications & Books Released his autobiography, “Act Like You Got Some Sense”, in 2011 Personal Anecdotes Has a tattoo of his daughter’s name on his arm Quotes “I’m not a comedian. I’m a truth teller.”
Attribute Details Instagram Handle @mike_epps Twitter Handle @therealmikeepps Facebook Handle @mikeeppsofficial Youtube Channel Mike Epps TikTok ID @therealmikeepps
Attribute Details Cultural References His character Day-Day Jones is a popular meme Achievements Outside Primary Profession Won the 2018 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series for his role in “The Upshaws” Mentorship Mentors young comedians through his Mike Epps Comedy Factory Legacy One of the most successful stand-up comedians and actors of his generation
