Mike Epps is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He was the voice of main character Boog in Open Season 2, replacing Martin Lawrence, with whom he starred in the comedy Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins, playing “Reggie”, cousin of Roscoe (played by Lawrence). He played Lloyd Jefferson “L.J.” Wayne in the Resident Evil films and O’Neil in the Sony’s Spider-Man Universe film Madame Web. He has had starring roles in the sitcoms Uncle Buck and The Upshaws. With a career spanning over three decades, Mike Epps has established himself as one of the most influential and enduring comedians of his generation.
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
He was born on the 18th of November 1970, in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.
| Birth Name | Michael Elliot Epps |
| Nickname | Mike |
| Date of Birth | 18th of November 1970 |
| Place of Birth | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States |
| Age | 55 years old |
| Sun Sign | Scorpio |
| Profession | Stand-up Comedian and Actor |
| Nationality | American |
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| Religion | Christianity |
Education
He completed his early education in Indianapolis. While he did not attend college, he discovered his passion for comedy at a young age. In the early 1990s, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue stand-up comedy professionally, performing at comedy clubs and open-mic nights, which eventually led to national recognition.
Family Details
- Father – Tommie Epps
- Mother – Mary Reed
- Siblings – Unknown
Marital Status
Married
Girlfriend / Spouse
Mike Epps has dated –
- Mechelle McCain He also has a daughter named Bria from a previous relationship.
- Kyra Robinson Epps
Physical Statistics
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| Body Build | Athletic |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Shoe Size | 11 (US) |
| Dress Size | N/A |
| Sexuality | Straight |
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Epps is widely known for his role as Day-Day Jones in the Friday film franchise (Next Friday and Friday After Next) and has appeared in numerous other films, including All About the Benjamins, The Hangover, Dr. Dolittle 2, and Dolemite Is My Name. Epps gained national recognition on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam in 1995 and has continued to tour and release specials, such as his 2025 Netflix special Delusional.
Television Debut
In 1995, Mike made his television debut with a role on Def Comedy Jam, which played a crucial role in launching his national comedy career.
Film Debut
In 1997, Epps made his feature film debut with Strays. His breakthrough role came with Next Friday (2000), which cemented his status as a mainstream comedy star.
Mike Epps Net worth
Mike Epps has an estimated net worth of $5 million dollars as of 2026.
Social Media Profiles
- Instagram – therealmikeepps
- X – Mike Epps
- YouTube Channel – Mike Epps
Some Lesser Known Facts About Mike Epps
- Michael was born and raised in Indianapolis, the son of Mary Reed and Tommie Epps. In his adulthood, Epps moved to Brooklyn.
- Epps began his professional career by joining the Def Comedy Jam tour and starred in two of HBO’s Def Comedy Jam broadcasts.
- His first on-screen appearance came in Vin Diesel’s second directorial film, Strays. In 1999, Epps was then cast as Ice Cube’s co-star in the sequel, Next Friday.
- Epps had a voice role in the 2001 film Dr. Dolittle 2 as Sonny the Bear and finished the year with a featured role as comical pimp Baby Powder in How High, starring Method Man and Redman.
- He played Lloyd Jefferson “L.J.” Wayne in the films Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004) and Resident Evil: Extinction (2007).
- Mike has made cameo appearances in many music videos, mostly by hip hop artists, including “Gangsta Nation” (2003) by Westside Connection, “A Bay Bay” (2007) by Hurricane Chris, “No Effort” (2017) by Tee Grizzley, and “Bank Account” (2017) by 21 Savage.
- He had a starring role in the 2016 comedy horror film Meet the Blacks and its 2021 sequel The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2.
- Mike also starred as the title character in the single-season 2016 sitcom Uncle Buck. Since 2021, he has been a main cast member on the Netflix sitcom The Upshaws.
- Epps is an executive producer/producer on All About the Benjamins, Supercon, and The Upshaws, among other projects.
- Part of his stand-up comedy in Under Rated & Never Faded was sampled for the song “I’m On Everything” by Bad Meets Evil on their first EP, Hell: The Sequel and on the track “Runaway”, from J. Cole’s second album Born Sinner.
- In 2010, Epps also released a stand-up comedy special, Under Rated & Never Faded, and hosted the 2010 BET Hip Hop Awards.
- He wrote his various stand-up comedy specials. These include Ready to Sell Out, Inappropriate Behavior, and Under Rated & Never Faded.
- Epps has also ventured into a music and rapping career. He produced singles such as “Big Girls,” “Trying to Be a Gangsta,” and “Ain’t Chu You?”, which are part of his comedy album Funny Bidness: Da Album.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Mike Epps?
He is an American Stand up comedian and actor best known for portraying Day-Day Jones in the Friday movies. In 2009, He also appeared in the smash hit The Hangover.
What is the real name of Mike Epps?
His real name is Michael Elliot Epps.
What is the age of Mike Epps?
He is 55 years old (18th of November 1970).
What is Mike Epps Height?
The Height of Mike is 1.87 m (6′1½”).
What is Mike Epps Weight?
The Weight of Epps is 80 kg (176 lbs).
What is the Net worth of Mike Epps?
He has an estimated net worth of $5 million dollars as of 2026.
Why is Mike Epps Famous?
He best known for portraying Day-Day Jones in the Friday movies. He also appeared in the smash hit The Hangover. Epps earned the role of Super Bowl ambassador for the 2012 Super Bowl.