Arsenio Hall
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Arsenio Hall (born on February 12, 1955 in Cleveland, Ohio) is an American comedian, talk show host, and actor. He is most famous for having his hair cut into a fade.
The son of a Baptist minister, Arsenio was a magician as a child. He attended Ohio University (in Athens, OH) before transferring to Kent State University. In 1988, he costarred in the comedy film Coming to America with Eddie Murphy.
Unknown to many, Arsenio was cast as the voice of Winston Zeddemore in the kids cartoon, The Real Ghostbusters from 1986-1987.
On January 2, 1989, he began hosting The Arsenio Hall Show, which lasted until May 27,1994. His show was known for the audience's shouting "Whoop Whoop Whoop". He also had a rivalry with Jay Leno after the latter was named host of The Tonight Show, during which Arsenio said that he would "kick Jay's ass" in the ratings game. The two have since patched up their differences and Arsenio has made numerous appearances on The Tonight Show.
Also in 1989, Arsenio released an album on MCA, Large and In Charge, under the monniker of "Chunky A". Chunky A was supposed to be Arsenio's overweight "little brother". The album had one minor hit "Owww!" and featured guest rappers Ice-T and KRS-1 and guest musicians Cameo.
The title of the C&C Music Factory dance single "Things That Make You Go Hmmmm..." was inspired by Hall's monologue routines. He was also the target of many jokes by Keenen Ivory Wayans, who portrayed him on his sketch comedy show In Living Color.
The Arsenio Hall Show ended with controversy after he had special guest Minister Louis Farrakhan on the show for an hour long discussion. Minister Farrakhan has made numerous anti-semetic, racist and homophobic statements, and his presence on the show was seen by many as a sort of endorsement for the Minister's offensive remarks.
After The Arsenio Hall Show ended, Hall made only infrequent appearances on television (including a short-lived 1997 sitcom called Arsenio) before starring in Martial Law with Sammo Hung from 1999–2000 and hosting the revival of Star Search in 2003.
Arsenio made a cameo appearance as himself in Chappelle's Show in March 2004, when Dave is imagining "what Arsenio is doing right now" in a dinner scene. It shows Arsenio at a wine party eating some cheese and saying, "Damn! That's some good-ass cheese!" After which, Arsenio starts punching and slapping people for not telling him about the apparently delicious cheese.
Filmography
- The Naked Brothers Band (2005) .... Himself
- The Proud Family Movie (2005) (TV) (voice) .... Dr. Carver/Bobby Proud
- Martial Law (1998) TV Series .... Terrell Parker (1999–2000)
- Arsenio (1997) TV Series .... Michael Atwood
- Blankman (1994) .... Himself
- [[Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS, and You]] (1992) .... Host
- Harlem Nights (1989) .... Crying Man
- The Arsenio Hall Show (1989) TV Series .... Host
- Comic Relief III (1989) (TV) .... Himself
- [[Paula Abdul: Straight Up]] (1989) (V) .... Himself
- Coming to America (1988) .... Semmi/Extremely Ugly Girl/Morris/Reverend Brown
- The Late Show (1986) TV Series .... Himself/Host (1987)
- Amazon Women on the Moon (1987) .... Apartment Victim
- Uptown Comedy Express (1987) (TV) .... Himself
- The Real Ghostbusters (1986) TV Series (voice) .... Winston Zeddemore (1986–1987)
- Solid Gold (1980) TV Series .... Himself (1986–1987)
- New Love, American Style (1985) TV Series
- The Motown Revue Starring Smokey Robinson (1985) TV Series
- Thicke of the Night (1983) TV Series .... Himself (1984)
- Star Search (2003 and 2005) TV Series .... Host
- The 1/2 Hour Comedy Hour (1983) TV Series .... Host
Discography
- Large and In Charge, 1989, MCA, ASIN B000008EAV
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