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 (222)
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3:51Fake News | Finesse Mitchell | Stand Up Comedy
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3:49Televisionally | Finesse Mitchell | Stand Up Comedy
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2:08Rich in Atlanta, Poor in L.A. | Finesse Mitchell | Stand Up Comedy
3.7K views
2:17Finesse Mitchell Comedy Flashback | Jacked Up Names
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0:35If you want your marriage to last, here’s the secret ingredient!
3.3K views
0:39Why do White People LIE?!
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2:25Snitchin' Ass Baby | Finesse Mitchell | Stand Up Comedy
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0:59He definitely did SOME of them!
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0:30YOUNG KIDS ARE HATERS!
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0:34Don’t bring me any homework pass the 3rd grade finessemitchell.com
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2:43Growing Up With a Teen Mom | Finesse Mitchell | Stand Up Comedy
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0:49God is Good!
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2:22Trap Music | Finesse Mitchell | Stand Up Comedy
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0:28Can you guess? I kinda give it away but…
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2:37Weekend Getaway | Finesse Mitchell | Stand Up Comedy
2.6K views
3:59Kanye West and The Grammys Red Carpet. What really happened!
2.6K views
1:07:18Ep. 22 | You Can't Quit Comedy ft. Deon Cole | Understand This Podcast
2.5K views
2:16Partying in Your 20s | Finesse Mitchell | Stand Up Comedy
2.1K views
2:13Watching the Baby | Finesse Mitchell | Stand Up Comedy
2.1K views
0:57I ain't mad at you
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1:12Why do couples dress alike. That’s too much LOVE! I met Dylan in Vegas.
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1:54New Dances Suck Ass | Finesse Mitchell | Stand Up Comedy
1.7K views
1:17Finesse and Tisha Campbell doin that comedy thang in Pasadena, CA
1.7K views
1:39Finesse Mitchell and Kym Whitley guest co-host The Wendy Williams Show Jan 2022. They KILLED IT!
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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.
