Rodney Perry

Warm and friendly is how you feel once you greet the welcoming smile of comedian Rodney Perry in person and after only minutes of being in his presence the smiles turn to hearty laughter as his gift is to entertain. Born in Chicago and raised in Monroe Louisiana the road to stardom has not always been paved with fun and laughs. But whatever his surroundings Perry has always used comedy to pave his way to success.

Rodney served his country for eight years as a member of the United States Navy. Serving two tours of duty took Rodney to New Orleans and to the Bay Area which prepared him for the entertainment industry and for life. He would perform his duties as Yeoman Second Class by day and perform his sidesplitting comedy shows by night. Perry came to a crossroad in 1998 when he had to choose between continuing his Navy career or making Stand-Up Comedy a career. He chose the latter. Rodney his wife and their children packed their things and headed to Hollywood. Actually Inglewood.

Perry now calls Atlanta home. Rodney Perry’s Comedy career has given him many opportunities from his work as Co-Host of the Mo’Nique Show to his starring role as Harold in “Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Big Happy Family”. Even though Perry is becoming a sought after actor and host he is and always will be a comedian first. Currently Rodney Perry is preparing to shoot his first comedy special for television entitled “Rodney Perry All The Way LIVE!”