Corey Holcomb

Corey Holcomb is a comedian known for his live stand-up comedy shows and regular appearances on television programs such as Last Comic Standing and Def Comedy Jam. He emerged as the face of Chicago's comedy scene in the late 1990s.

Comedian

September 14, 1982

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Corey Holcomb, a renowned American comedian, radio host, and actor, hails from Chicago, Illinois. He started his stand-up comedy career in the late 1990s, quickly rising to prominence in Chicago’s comedy scene. Holcomb became known for his live performances and appearances on television shows like Last Comic Standing and Def Comedy Jam. In addition to his comedy career, he has acted in notable shows such as Tyler Perry’s House of Payne and Everybody Hates Chris. Currently, Holcomb hosts his own internet show, The Corey Holcomb 5150 Show. An interesting aspect of his career is that he, along with comedians Godfrey and DeRay Davis, became the face of Chicago’s comedy scene in the late 1990s.