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My Take
Katt Williams is, without hesitation, a machine-gun of language. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, he is first and foremost a stand-up comedian whose rapid-fire, socially incisive delivery sounds like no one else. As an actor he left marks as Money Mike in Friday After Next and as the voice work in The Boondocks, and his 2018 Emmy for guest acting proves the range beyond the mic; he is a rapper too. What I genuinely admire is his fearless willingness to say the uncomfortable thing, turning both venom and charm into performance. He is a born entertainer who thrives on courting reaction, and that untamed, divisive energy is exactly the kind of talent I find irresistible.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Katt Williams
- Name (Japanese)
- カット・ウィリアムズ
- Reading
- かっと・うぃりあむず
- Born
- September 2, 1973 (age 52)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Ox
- Origin
- Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
- Occupation
- actor / musician / rapper / television actor / film actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2018 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Katt Williams born?
Born September 2, 1973 (age 52).
Where is Katt Williams from?
Katt Williams is from Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.
What does Katt Williams do?
Katt Williams works as actor, musician, rapper, television actor, film actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.