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Michael Yo

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Michael Yo
A 2-time Emmy nominee, Michael Yo is a comedian/actor/host keeping busy in all of Hollywood's platforms. In stand up, Michael came up under the wings of Chelsea Handler and Jo Koy and now headlines all over the country. He is releasing his hilarious and heartfelt debut stand up comedy special, Blasian, coming out late 2018. In acting, Michael recently reoccurred on "Kevin Can Wait," shot a Damon Wayan Jr.'s pilot "Happy Together" for CBS, and was a principal in Facebook's upcoming Facebook Watch first sitcom series, "Starter Pack." Michael got his start in radio and it continues to be his passion. This summer, Michael is launching his new daily pop culture radio talk show, "The Michael Yo Show," on the EW channel of SiriusXM and can also be heard daily on "Hits1 in Hollywood" on channel 2. Michael was previously seen covering celebrity news and gossip on "The Insider," "Extra," "E! News," as well as guest co-hosting CBS' "The Talk." Michael continues to appear as a hot topic contributor on "The Wendy Williams Show." The self-proclaimed "Half-Black Brother with a Korean Mother" was born and raised in Houston and now lives in Los Angeles with his family.
BornNovember 1, 1974
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BornNovember 1, 1974
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Known for

    Carsyn Rose in Amber Brown (2022)
    Amber Brown
    5.7
    TV Series
    • Philip
    I Never Thought (2022)
    I Never Thought
    7.8
    TV Special
    • Writer
    • 2022
    Foibles (2025)
    Foibles
    • Officer Leaky
    • 2025
    Michael Yo: Blasian (2018)
    Michael Yo: Blasian
    7.8
    • Writer
    • 2018

    Credits

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    Actor



    • Foibles (2025)
      Foibles
      • Officer Leaky
      • 2025
    • Carsyn Rose in Amber Brown (2022)
      Amber Brown
      5.7
      TV Series
      • Philip
      • 2022
    • Amber Stevens West, Damon Wayans Jr., and Felix Mallard in Happy Together (2018)
      Happy Together
      6.0
      TV Series
      • Logan
      • 2019
    • Starter Pack (2018)
      Starter Pack
      5.3
      TV Series
      • Aaron Borgenstein
      • 2018
    • Kevin James and Leah Remini in Kevin Can Wait (2016)
      Kevin Can Wait
      5.6
      TV Series
      • Tom
      • 2017–2018
    • When Skosh Gets Bullied
      Video
      • Midas
      • 2017
    • The Bling Ring (2013)
      The Bling Ring
      5.6
      • Male E-Interviewer
      • 2013
    • Sketchy (2012)
      Sketchy
      7.3
      TV Series
      • Michael
      • 2012
    • The Valet
      Video
      • The Driver
      • 2011
    • Vivica A. Fox, Mike Tyson, Big Boi, Charlie Murphy, Quran Pender, and Wendy Williams in The Cookout 2 (2011)
      The Cookout 2
      5.9
      TV Movie
      • Sports Agent
      • 2011
    • LOSING CONTROL, a quirky romantic comedy about a female scientist who wants proof that her boyfriend is "the one." Written and Directed by Valerie Weiss.
      Losing Control
      4.2
      • Gameshow Host
      • 2011
    • Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini in From Justin to Kelly (2003)
      From Justin to Kelly
      1.9
      • Vee Jay #2
      • 2003
    • E! Presents Comcast on Demand
      TV Series
      • 2003–2016

    Writer



    • I Never Thought (2022)
      I Never Thought
      7.8
      TV Special
      • writer
      • 2022
    • Michael Yo: Blasian (2018)
      Michael Yo: Blasian
      7.8
      • Writer
      • 2018

    Producer



    • I Never Thought (2022)
      I Never Thought
      7.8
      TV Special
      • executive producer
      • 2022

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    Personal details

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    • Height
      • 1.91 m
    • Born
      • November 1, 1974
      • Houston, Texas, USA
    • Spouse
      • Claire Elise Schreiner? - present (1 child)

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      Born and raised in Houston, Texas.

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    • How old is Michael Yo?
      50 years old
    • When was Michael Yo born?
      November 1, 1974
    • Where was Michael Yo born?
      Houston, Texas, USA
    • What is Michael Yo's birth name?
      Michael Yo Simmons
    • How tall is Michael Yo?
      6 feet 3 inches, or 1.91 meters

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