This became Epps breakthrough role, and later that year had a cameo in 3 Strikes and supported Jamie Foxx in Bait.Įpps has also had a voice role in Dr. This came just after Ice Cube attended a stand-up set Epps did, and then asked Epps to try out for the role of Day-Day Jones. In 1999, Epps was then cast as Ice Cube’s co-star in the sequel, Next Friday.
His on-screen career began in Vin Diesel’s directorial debut, Strays in 1997. He has been criticized by disability campaigners for mocking physically and mentally disabled children. This led to Mike Epps tickets becoming increasingly popular as his shows continued to sell out. Epps was on the Def Comedy Jam tour and starred in two of HBO’s Def Comedy Jam broadcasts. As an adult, Epps moved to Brooklyn to star in Def Jam in 1994. He is best known for playing Day-Day Jones in Next Friday and its sequel Friday After Next and appearing in The Hangover as “Black Doug.” Epps was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of Mary Reed and Tommy Epps. Michael Elliot Epps is an American stand-up comedian, actor, film producer, writer, and rapper. If you need comedy in your life be sure to purchase Mike Epps tickets from TicketSmarter today.
