Earthquake, the comedian born Nathaniel Stroman, is set to tape his second special for Netflix at the Buckhead Theatre in Atlanta on May 28.
Emerging from a continued effort on Dave Chappelle’s part to help shine an overdue spotlight on veteran comics who haven’t gotten their due, the special comes on the heels of Chappelle’s Home Team – Earthquake: Legendary, a critically acclaimed hour released in 2022 that was exec produced and presented by Chappelle.
For Earthquake, the new hour marks a homecoming that holds personal meaning. After facing barriers early in his career when he was turned away for performance slots in Atlanta’s clubs, Earthquake decided to open his own comedy club — a move that not only solidified his presence in the city but also created a launching pad for countless other comedians who would go on to dominate the national stage. His impact on the comedy landscape, particularly in nurturing new talent, remains an essential part of his legacy.
A comic’s comic known for his explosive delivery, Earthquake has spent nearly three decades selling out rooms across the country and the world. He began his career in Atlanta in the early ’90s and got his big break when he was asked to join the Russell Simmons Def Comedy Jam Tour in 1997.
Recently seen on John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s in LA, Earthquake has also appeared on series like The Neighborhood and Everybody Hates Chris. In film, his credits include Jerry Seinfeld’s Unfrosted, the Kevin Hart comedy Something Like a Business, and Clerks II, to name just a few.
The host of radio show Quakeshouse for SiriusXM and Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud.
