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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34:10Ep. 9 | Affion Crockett talks Comedy, COVID, & Crooked Ass Cops | Understand This w/Finesse Mitchell
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1:08:41Ep. 23 | Sis, You're Worth It! ft. Michelle Hollinger | Understand This Podcast
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1:51Roy is a PLAYA!
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46:04Ep. 29 | Over 2 Million Sold ft. Spice Adams | Understand This Podcast
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1:32Listen Up, KATT WILLIAMS …
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2:55Flip It! Fellas Say "NO", IF YOU CAN
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40:05Understand This w/Finesse Mitchell | Ep. 4| Poking Holes in Condoms
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0:55THERE ARE NO SUCH THING AS SOULMATES!
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2:56Chante's Got a Man at Home | Understand This Podcast
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48:11Understand This w/Finesse Mitchell | Ep. 3 | Choke and Release ft. D'Lai
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0:49PARENTING 101 … 2023 live tour dates finessemitchell.tv
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5:27Chante Moore's Favorite Artists | Understand This Podcast
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1:42He's in the BABY BUSINESS?!
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33:12Ep. 20 | Capitol Assault | Understand This Podcast
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4:33Breonna Taylor Theory: Part 1
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0:37Donald Trump was a PIMP!
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43:37Understand This w/Finesse Mitchell | Ep. 5 | Big Rich Podcast
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0:17Clip: Lil' Dick | Understand This w/Finesse Mitchell
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28:39Ep. 37 | My Brother's Keeper | Understand This Podcast
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1:29:06Ep. 14 | A Real O.G. ft. Bob Saget | Understand This w/Finesse Mitchell
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35:05Ep. 27 | Let's Cut the Bullshit | Understand This Podcast
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3:25Breonna Taylor Theory: Part 2
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3:42STAY WOKE!
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4:04Auditioning for SNL
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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.
