Finesse Mitchell

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Biography

Born June 12, 1972 and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Mitchell enjoyed athletics in high school, particularly playing football. Upon graduation, he parlayed his talent into a position at the University of Miami, FL. Apart from his gridiron work, Mitchell also discovered an interest in and talent for comedy. Honing his performing skills, he began doing stand-up routines, taking first prize in a comedy contest in 1995. After a brief bit of pounding …

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Job Title

Actor

Career Milestones

2003

Became a Featured Player on NBC's "Saturday Night Live"; let go in 2006, due to budgetary cuts

2003

Appeared on CBS' "The Late Late Show With Craig Kilborn"

Made regular appearances on BET's "Comic View."

Appeared on NBC's "Late Friday"

1995

Entered his first comedy contest and won first place