About Finesse Mitchell
Alfred Langston "Finesse" Mitchell (born June 12, 1972, in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American stand-up comedian, actor and author. A graduate of the University of Miami, he played cornerback and free safety on the Hurricanes' 1991 national championship football team alongside teammates Dwayne Johnson and Warren Sapp.
Mitchell made his television debut in 1999 on BET's ComicView and went on to appear on The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn and Late Night with Conan O'Brien. In 2003 he joined Saturday Night Live as a featured player, becoming a full cast member in 2005; he was known for characters including Starrkeisha and impressions of 50 Cent and Morgan Freeman, and left the show in 2006 amid cast budget cuts.
After SNL, Mitchell appeared in films including Who's Your Caddy?, The Comebacks and Mad Money, and on television including Disney Channel's A.N.T. Farm. He has released several stand-up specials, including Snap Famous, One Man Monster, Showtime's The Spirit Told Me to Tell You, and Slightly Offensive (2025).
Videos (227)
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44:24Finesse Mitchell | Slightly Offensive (Full Comedy Special)
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2:50Lady GaGa and the Bird @ the Biden Harris Inauguration 2021
35.2K views
2:18GONORRHEA is somebody name
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4:49Sugar Daddies | Finesse Mitchell | Stand Up Comedy
14.8K views
0:4840 year olds know what's up!
13.9K views
15:49Finesse Mitchell | WEIRDO | Comedy Micro-Special
13.4K views
8:02"I'm a Pirate" | Finesse Mitchell | Stand Up Comedy
13K views
5:03Stay Out Them Clubs | Finesse Mitchell | Stand Up Comedy
11.8K views
0:20“I use mind control over DEBO!” Women are Clever.
10.5K views
3:40Barack Had No Hoes | Finesse Mitchell | Stand Up Comedy
9.8K views
53:56Ep. 21 | "Damn, Gina!" ft. Tisha Campbell | Understand This Podcast
9.5K views
0:51I have a DIDDY Question…
9.3K views
0:58Babe, REGGIE DIED!!! tour dates finessemitchell.tv
8.2K views
54:36Ep. 28 | Hot and Un-Bothered ft. Kym Whitley | Understand This Podcast
7.8K views
1:00Don’t let anyone tell you to give up before you even START
6.9K views
3:25Don't Date Crazy | Finesse Mitchell | Stand Up Comedy
6.4K views
0:55I found a Karen named AMANDA!
5.7K views
0:26Maybe we should wait!!! Lad SEE ME LIVE!
5.5K views
1:01They sat in the front row so… I introduced myself. is NEXT!
5.4K views
54:11Ep. 15 | We ALL Love Chante Moore | Understand This w/Finesse Mitchell
5.3K views
3:02High Heels | Finesse Mitchell | Stand Up Comedy
5.1K views
3:20How to Stay Young | Finesse Mitchell | Stand Up Comedy
5K views
0:29Focus on the wins!
4.7K views
0:41I love messin’ w/ the crowd. Ms. PARKER! Ms. PARKER? See me in your city. Finessemitchell.tv
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Finesse Mitchell from?
Alfred Langston "Finesse" Mitchell was born on June 12, 1972, in Atlanta, Georgia, and is a stand-up comedian, actor and author.
Did Finesse Mitchell play college football?
Yes. At the University of Miami he played cornerback and free safety on the Hurricanes' 1991 national championship team, alongside Dwayne Johnson and Warren Sapp.
When was Finesse Mitchell on Saturday Night Live?
Mitchell joined Saturday Night Live as a featured player in 2003, became a full cast member in 2005 and left in 2006; his characters included Starrkeisha.
How did Finesse Mitchell start on TV?
Finesse Mitchell made his television debut on BET's ComicView in 1999 and went on to The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn and Late Night with Conan O'Brien.
What stand-up specials has Finesse Mitchell released?
His specials include Snap Famous, One Man Monster, Showtime's The Spirit Told Me to Tell You and Slightly Offensive (2025).
What films has Finesse Mitchell been in?
After his SNL years, Mitchell appeared in the films Who's Your Caddy?, The Comebacks and Mad Money, and on Disney Channel's A.N.T. Farm.
