Comedian. TV presenter. movie star. Top-rated syndicated radio personality. father of 6 children. For over 20 years. One of the most beloved performers in American media, Rickey Smiley has earned a reputation for delivering unbridled laughter on air, on stage, and on screen. Every morning, millions of Americans in nearly 60 cities listen to Rickey Smiley and his 6 outrageous cast members on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show. His celebrity interviews, sociopolitical awareness and brand prank phone calls have made Smiley one of the most listened to radio personalities in history. Rickey Smiley’s down-to-earth southern humor, which chooses to use insight over vulgarity to make people laugh, is at the heart of its success. Its audience will be treated to such original characters as “Mrs. Bernice Jenkins, Lil’ Darrl, Joe Willie and Beauford. Smiley is known for his clean comedic style and reputation for selling out venues across the country. Smiley is best known to film audiences for All About The Benjamins and Friday After Next. He has recorded 8 best-selling CDs, including iTunes’ best-selling comedy album, Rickey Smiley – Prank Calls Number 6. On television, he has hosted BET’s Open Casket Sharp and Comic View, appeared on Showtime At The Apollo, Uptown Comedy Club, HBO’s Def Comedy Jam and Snaps. Smiley graduated from Alabama State University, became the personality of KBFB (Dallas)’s morning show in 2004, and soon moved his show to WHTA Atlanta. When he’s not performing, Smiley is the ultimate devoted father who single-handedly raises 6 children, the subject of a forthcoming parenting book. QUOTE: “Success is when preparation meets opportunity” @thersms