Howard G

I started out video taping comedy/talent shows for Rickey Shackleford (a local Baltimore comedian) in the late 80's. It wasn't until the early 90's I decided to stop being behind the camera...but to get in front of it. My first time on stage was at Gatsby's Night Club in Baltimore...the year was 1990. To be honest with you, I did quite well for my first time on stage...I couldn't believe it. As a teenager I would watch Eddie Murphy and mimic his comedy routine in front of the mirror... crack myself up too. In my first three years I have developed celebrity voice impressions. Allow me just to give you some of the things I have accomplished. I have appeared twice on the television show "Showtime At The Apollo"...once as a amateur...two years later as a professional. Russell Simmons's HBO Def Comedy Jam came next...Steve Harvey was the host. Then BET's Comicview...I have appeared on three seasons (2000 to 2003).

I have appeared on several commercials local and national. The most popular one is the "Kiss My Bumper" car insurance commercial...in which I have been doing for the past ten years. As for my national commercial I would have to say it's "Slow Jams" for Time Life CD's Inc. Did I tell you I was on HBO's "The Wire"? I played a desk sergeant...I had six lines too. In the summer of 2002, I had the honor to go overseas to Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, and Pakistan to perform for our U.S troops. Trust me...it was the most gratifying experience I have ever felt in my comedy career. Just to know I made a difference in those soldiers lives...makes me feel wonderful. I have opened up for Martin Lawrence, Jamie Fox, Kevin Pollock, Dave Chappell, Tommy Davidson, Yolanda Adams, The Isley Brothers, The Temptations, and Patti Labelle to just name a few.

"Now and Future Plans"

In 2003, I wrote a musical comedy stage play "As Cherry Hill Turns". It's comedy stage play about my hometown Baltimore. GOD WILLING...my play will travel all around the world. Now my son (Mike "G") is doing standup comedy...and for 17 yrs. old...he's doing quite well. I pray to GOD that he continues to bless me, my family and friends. Just remember this "in life there are people who make things happen...then there are people who watch things happen...which one are you?"