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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2:11Kenan Thompson on His SNL Run
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35:43Ep. 26 | “Next Stop, ZAMUNDA!” ft. Jermaine Fowler | Understand This Podcast
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0:59Clip: Don't Let Her Back Easily | Understand This w/Finesse Mitchell
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30:22Ep. 36 | It’s Cheaper To Keep Her | Understand This Podcast
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0:57Women always be sayin something
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3:05Full House in the Strip Club
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29:31Ep. 33 | "Sorry, We Ghosted You" | Understand This Podcast
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23:54Ep. 7 | The COVID Comeback | Understand This with Finesse Mitchell
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1:01I still bring out the young ladies. Unfortunately they bring their OLD ASS Boyfriends.
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0:59DAVE & LORI was a whole vibe. This is PART 1 of our exchange. Finessemitchell.tv for TOUR dates.
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1:08Roy is a PLAYA!
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4:29“Black 45” | Ep. 1
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32:00Ep. 16 | Kevin Hart SHOULD Give Zero F*cks | Understand This w/Finesse Mitchell
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0:52I’m NOT my Momma’s 40’s
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3:22Pt. 1: "The Game" According to Pooch Hall (Podcast Promo) | Understand This Podcast
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5:47Hard to Find Love in Comedy | Finesse Mitchell and Jo Koy
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1:55POOR, PAUL!
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3:20"Black 45" | Ep. 3 | "It Is What It Is"
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3:24Clip: Netflix or Kill | Big Rich Town | Understand This w/Finesse Mitchell
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1:24The new chain of command. Elon, then Elon Jr and then Trump in that order.
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0:52One of my favorite TV movies.
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1:22Finesse on Sway's Universe
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1:02There use to be NICE “no’s”. Now? Not so much.
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32:33Ep. 32 | A Gemini's Rules for Lying | Understand This Podcast
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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.
