Rickey Smiley is a stand-up comedian, television host, actor, and radio personality known for his prank phone calls.
Comedy legend Rickey Smiley will perform in Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa on Sunday, March 23 at 8 pm.
Tickets starting at $50 are available via a social media presale is on Wednesday, January 22, at 10 am with Password | VIBE.
General admission tickets go on sale Friday, January 24, at 10 am.
Smiley is a television host, actor, and top rated nationally syndicated radio personality, and has become one of the entertainment industry’s most celebrated performers. He is known for having made millions laugh for over 27 years.
As a celebrated comedian, television host and top-rated radio personality of the #1 nationally syndicated urban radio show in the country, Smiley has earned a reputation for delivering to audiences both on and off stage. With the distinct ability to take everyday observations and turn them into comedic gold, he is one of the few “clean” comics amongst the upper echelon of contemporary comedians.
At any given performance, audiences are treated to such original characters as “Mrs. Bernice Jenkins,” “Lil’ Daryl,” “Joe Willie” and “Beauford.” In addition, his comedy shows often include a live band, which he accompanies (he is an accomplished pianist and organist).
Smiley has recorded eight best-selling albums, including iTunes #1 best-selling comedy album, “Rickey Smiley: Prank Calls Number 6.” He has hosted BET’s “Open Casket Sharp” and “Comic View,” and has appeared on “Showtime At The Apollo,” “Uptown Comedy Club,” HBO’s “Def Comedy Jam” and “Snaps.” In addition to being featured on DISH NATION, his nationally syndicated morning radio show can be heard in over 60 markets.
From Birmingham, Alabama, Smiley joined forces with Radio One owned television network, TV One, as the star, executive producer, and namesake of his own top rated docuseries, “Rickey Smiley For Real.” In its fifth season, the amusing series features the balancing act of a working radio host, comedian, business mogul, and philanthropist with the joys and pains of being a single father of four.
Continuing to grow his fan base, Smiley’s arresting natural talent is best demonstrated in his major feature film roles in urban classics including “All About the Benjamins” and “Friday After Next,” along with his most recent starring turn in the hit romantic comedy “Baggage Claim.”
Smiley is an accomplished author and his new book Sideshow: Living with Loss and Moving Forward with Faith was published last fall.
An esteemed and honored member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, and Kappa Kappa Psi National Band fraternity, Smiley was recognized in 2017 by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) for his excellence in broadcasting and was awarded the Marconi Award for Network/Syndicated Personality of the Year.
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