Michael Colyar

An actor, comedian, motivational speaker and author, Michael Colyar has been captivating audiences for almost five decades. His career as an entertainer began at Venice Beach, where he performed his comedy routine every weekend, 5 shows a day, for nine years straight, earning him the title the “King of Venice Beach.” He later went on to be a winner on “Star Search,” donating 50% of his $100K prize to the homeless. Colyar is best known for his roles in “Blackish,” “House Party III,” “Norbit,” “The Princess & the Frog,” and his role as Mr. Whitaker on the hit, fan-favorite series, “Martin.” Presently, Michael is the lead in the hit sitcom “Highly Favored” on The Impact Network. Colyar still packs comedy clubs around the country each weekend. Additionally, he has his own weekly YouTube series - "The Michael Colyar Morning Show."