About Sinbad
Sinbad, born David Adkins (born November 10, 1956), is an American stand-up comedian and actor. Born in Benton Harbor, Michigan, the son of a Baptist minister, he attended the University of Denver and served in the United States Air Force as a boom operator before pursuing comedy. He chose the stage name Sinbad out of admiration for Sinbad the Sailor and began his career on Star Search. He became known in the 1990s for his own HBO specials, including Sinbad: Afros and Bellbottoms, and for television roles, most notably as Coach Walter Oakes on A Different World (1987-1991) and as David Bryan on The Sinbad Show (1993-1994). His film credits include Coneheads (1993), Houseguest (1995), Jingle All the Way (1996), Good Burger (1997), and Planes (2013). He also hosted It's Showtime at the Apollo from 1989 to 1991.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sinbad's real name?
Sinbad was born David Adkins on November 10, 1956, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, and chose his stage name out of admiration for Sinbad the Sailor.
What did Sinbad do before comedy?
He attended the University of Denver and served in the United States Air Force as a boom operator before pursuing comedy.
How did Sinbad start his career?
Sinbad began his comedy career on Star Search and became known in the 1990s for his HBO specials, including Sinbad: Afros and Bellbottoms.
Who did Sinbad play on A Different World?
He played Coach Walter Oakes on A Different World from 1987 to 1991, and later starred as David Bryan on The Sinbad Show.
What movies has Sinbad been in?
His film credits include Coneheads (1993), Houseguest (1995), Jingle All the Way (1996), Good Burger (1997) and Planes (2013).
Did Sinbad host It's Showtime at the Apollo?
Yes, Sinbad hosted It's Showtime at the Apollo from 1989 to 1991.
