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My Take
What fascinates me about Jay Pharoah isn't just that he can impersonate anyone, but how generous his impressions feel. From 2010 to 2016 on Saturday Night Live, he turned mimicry into something closer to affectionate observation, and Rolling Stone naming him among the show's greatest cast members felt earned rather than ceremonial. Born in Chesapeake, Virginia in 1987, he carries a regional warmth into a craft that can easily curdle into cruelty. I respect performers who study people so closely that the joke becomes a portrait. Pharoah, to me, is one of those rare comics who flatters even as he teases.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jay Pharoah
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェイ・ファロー
- Reading
- じぇい・ふぁろー
- Born
- October 14, 1987 (age 38)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rabbit
- Origin
- Chesapeake, Virginia, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- comedian / actor / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Indian River High School
- University
- Virginia Commonwealth University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jay Pharoah born?
Born October 14, 1987 (age 38).
Where is Jay Pharoah from?
Jay Pharoah is from Chesapeake, Virginia, United States.
What does Jay Pharoah do?
Jay Pharoah works as comedian, actor, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.