Comedian Michael Colyar: From Drug Addiction and Everything In Between
Michael Colyar has turned his life around and is living his best life ever with nearly 10 years of sobriety.
From drug addiction and everything in between to now starring in a hit Christmas film “Holiday Heartbreak,” with Country Wayne, AJ Johnson and LisaRaye McCoy being released on BET during the holiday season.
Mr. Colyar is basking in the light of his new life and loving all the gifts of sobriety that just keep coming.
With his new daytime online smash talk show, “The Michael Colyar Morning Show,” (on Facebook and YouTube), an upcoming Comedy Special, a tour de force one-man play, “Michael Colyar’s Momma,” and a revolutionary Master Course in comedy that he will be shooting in VR (Virtual Reality), Michael is on top of the world.
He has never slowed down, even in the midst of the pandemic. Celebrities such as Hill Harper, Russell Simmons, Wyclef Jean, Tabitha Brown (vegan guru), Doug E. Fresh, Brian McKnight have stopped by to chomp it up on his Wednesdays Instagram show, “Michael Colyar’s Superstar Interviews.” Michael is full of surprises and you never know who he will interview on his show, but you know it will always be epic!
Mr. Colyar says he is ‘smack dab,’ in the middle of his dream and gives all the credit to God, Sobriety and his Mom.
As one of the funniest comedians on the planet, Colyar is an actor, standup, author, and all-around comedy legend, He is hard to ignore and impossible to forget.
Michael is no stranger to work as he is still packing out shows in major cities night after night. His wit, charm and unique sense of style has been captivating audiences since the 1980s. He splits his prolific career between film, TV acting and stand up shows.
He consistently performed every weekend, 5 shows a day on Venice Beach and was rightfully dubbed the “King of Venice Beach” while performing 9 years straight, leaving a positive imprint on the crowd with his thought-provoking humor.
Colyar gained national attention after capturing the Grand Prize Comedy championship and $100,000 on the popular television show “Star Search.” He donated half of his winnings to homeless charities in the Los Angeles area.
As “The Original Host” of “BET Live From LA”, his point-blank delivery and razor-sharp insight deeply connected to its over 55 million viewers coast to coast.
A native of Chicago, Michael’s hard work begun paying off and with his comedic star on the rise, he was honored by the city of Venice by placing his shoe and handprints as well as his money grabber in cement of the new Venice Boardwalk.
Michael Colyar is also the author of three books: “A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the White House…I Knocked On the Door and a Brother Answered,” ”Miss Innocent Goes to Kool Skool and Other Silly Stuff,” and “Michael Goes Motivational.”
Michael Colyar, the consummate performer and one of the most respected names in the entertainment business. Forever making us smile, laugh and feel good.
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