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).
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1:46Clip: Picking Crazy Twice | Understand This w/Finesse Mitchell
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2:57Podcast Clip: Quitting Your Day Job | Finesse Mitchell and Tony Rock
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1:01Clip: Finesse Your Mess | Understand This w/Finesse Mitchell
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1:01Clip: Care Again | Understand This w/Finesse Mitchell
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2:36Clip: He Threatened You! | Understand This w/Finesse Mitchell
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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.
