Lavell Crawford is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer best known for his appearances on the TV shows Breaking Bad and The Cleveland Show. Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Crawford has been performing comedy since the early 1990s and has since become one of the most popular comedians in the United States. With his unique style and sharp wit, he has won over audiences with his hilarious observations and stories. Here is a closer look at the life and career of Lavell Crawford.
Early Life
Lavell Maurice Crawford was born on November 15, 1968 in St. Louis, Missouri. He was raised in the city’s notorious JeffVanderLou neighborhood, by his single mother who was a schoolteacher. Despite the tough environment, Crawford was determined to pursue his dreams of being a comedian and as a young man, he would often perform stand-up in local clubs. He eventually graduated from Soldan High School in 1986 and soon after, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in comedy.
Career Beginnings
In Los Angeles, Crawford quickly began to make a name for himself in the comedy scene, performing at clubs and open mic nights. He made his first television appearance in 1994 on the series “Comic Strip Live”, and from there his career began to take off. He went on to appear in a number of television shows, including “The Wayans Bros.”, “Moesha”, “The Parkers”, and “The Jamie Foxx Show”. He also appeared in the films “The Honeymooners” and “The Longshots”.
Rise to Fame
In 2008, Crawford had a breakout role in the hit AMC series Breaking Bad, playing the character Huell Babineaux. His performance earned him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series. He went on to appear in a number of other television shows, including The Cleveland Show, New Girl, and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. He also made several appearances on the comedy series Chelsea Lately.
Most recently, Crawford has been performing stand-up comedy in clubs and theaters across the United States. He also released his first comedy special, “Can a Brother Get Some Love”, in 2012.
Lavell Crawford has come a long way since his days of performing in small clubs in St. Louis. He has become one of the most recognizable and beloved comedians in the United States with his unique style and sharp wit. With an impressive list of television and film credits, Crawford is sure to continue to entertain audiences for many years to come.
