As part of We Own The Laughs.com’s Comedian of the Day, have a few laughs and get to know comedian Henry Coleman. The Memphis, TN native shares some of his favorite moments in stand-up comedy and lets us know how he always owns the laughs.
Name: Henry Coleman
Hometown: Memphis, TN
Instagram/Twitter/Facebook/Snapchat/Tik-Tok: @henry.coleman.773
Years in Comedy: 22
Haven’t we seen you somewhere before: HBO’s All Def Comedy & BET
Favorite Comedy Album: All Patton Oswalt
Favorite Comedy Special: Patrice O’Neal
Favorite Comedy Movie: Life
Favorite Comedy TV Show: Martin
Favorite City to Perform In: Atlanta, GA
Favorite Topics to Joke About: People
Favorite Type of Audience for a Comedy Show: Black
How did you discover your passion for comedy:
College
What do you remember most about your first time performing stand-up comedy:
Booed!
How would you describe your comedic style:
High Energy
Describe the comedy scene in your area:
Good
How do you judge success in the world of comedy:
Making money
Who are some of your comedic peers that you enjoy watching perform or inspire you personally and professionally:
Tyler Chronicles
What’s been your most memorable moment in comedy:
Touring with Cedric The Entertainer and getting fired….
What have you learned most from your failures in comedy:
Don’t be funny if you don’t sell tickets.
How do people react towards you when they realize that you can make people laugh:
Better
Describe what it’s been like building a career in stand-up comedy:
Very hard
If you could change one thing in the world of comedy, what would it be:
Make funny matter.
If you were releasing a comedy special this week, what would it be called:
Getting Ugly
Weirdest place you’ve ever performed any form of comedy:
Strip Club
A Henry Coleman Fun Fact:
I’m very quiet
Where would you like your laughs to take you:
Making money
What would you tell a potential comedian if they ask you how they can own the laughs:
Be themselves
What are your thoughts on the future of comedy:
Wow!
If you could write one episode for one classic TV sitcom which show would it be:
Married with Children
If you could choose 1 comedy club and 3 comedians to perform with on your perfect comedy show, how would it go:
Chhuckles Comedy Club with Roz Washington, Just Nesh, and Asima Franklin
What’s next for you:
Stardome
Follow Henry Coleman’s comedic journey on these social media websites:
Instagram/Twitter/Facebook/Snapchat/Tik-Tok: @henry.coleman.773
Youtube: Henry Coleman
