Mike Epps is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He played Day-Day Jones in Next Friday and its sequel, Friday After Next, and also appeared in The Hangover and The Hangover Part III as “Black Doug”. He 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. Epps has made cameo appearances in many music videos, mostly by hip hop artists, including “Gangsta Nation” by Westside Connection, “A Bay Bay” by Hurricane Chris, “No Effort” by Tee Grizzley, and “Bank Account” by 21 Savage.
Birth Name
Michael Elliot Epps
Nickname
Mike
Profession
Stand-up Comedian and Actor
Nationality
American
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Mike Epps was born on the 18th of November 1970, in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.
Age
He’s currently 55 years old.
Sun Sign
Scorpio
Ethnicity
Mixed
He has African-American ancestry.
Religion
Christianity
Education
Epps 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
- Kyra Robinson Epps He also has a daughter named Bria from a previous relationship.
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 6 feet 1½ inches
- In centimeters – 187 cm
- In meters – 1.87 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 80 kg
- In Pounds – 176 lbs
Body Measurements
- Measurements – 34-15-40
- Waist – 34 Inches
- Biceps – 15 Inches
- Chest – 40 Inches
Body Build
Athletic
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Hair Color
Black
Shoe Size
He wears a size 11 (US) shoe.
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Epps is famous for his high-energy stand-up comedy and iconic film roles, particularly as Day-Day Jones in Next Friday and Friday After Next. He is also widely known for starring in All About the Benjamins, Resident Evil: Apocalypse, Sparkle, and for leading the Netflix comedy series The Upshaws. His comedic timing, expressive delivery, and relatable humor have made him a standout figure in American comedy.
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
- Mike was born and raised in Indianapolis, the son of Mary Reed and Tommie Epps. In his adulthood, Epps moved to Brooklyn.
- In 1995, Epps began his professional career by joining the Def Comedy Jam tour and starred in two of HBO’s Def Comedy Jam broadcasts.
- Epps’ first on-screen appearance came in Vin Diesel’s second directorial film, Strays.
- In 1999, Mike was then cast as Ice Cube’s co-star in the sequel, Next Friday.
- 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).
- Epps played Lloyd Jefferson “L.J.” Wayne in the films Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004) and Resident Evil: Extinction (2007).
- He also voiced another bear character (Boog) in the 2008 film Open Season 2 after Martin Lawrence declined the role; he previously worked with Lawrence in the comedy Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins (2008), playing “Reggie”, cousin of Roscoe (played by Lawrence).
- Mike has also made a song called Trying to Be a Gangsta with Pooh Bear.
- In 2010, Epps also released a stand-up comedy special, Under Rated & Never Faded, and hosted the 2010 BET Hip Hop Awards.
- 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.
- Epps served as the “Super Bowl ambassador” in his native Indianapolis for the 2012 Super Bowl.
- Epps has been criticized by disability campaigners for mocking physically and mentally disabled children in his stand-up act.
- Around mid-2017, Mike received controversy for bringing a kangaroo onto the stage during one of his shows. Many noted the animal looked distressed, with Epps grabbing and holding it against its will. Epps later apologized, saying it was completely unscripted and that he should have never hurt an animal.
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. He also appeared in the smash hit The Hangover in 2009.
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 the Net worth of Mike Epps?
He has an estimated net worth of $5 million dollars as of 2026.