Pierre Edwards

Pierre Edwards (b. 1967) known as Pierre, is an American actor, director, writer, and stand-up comedian. Pierre is best known for producing, writing, directing, and starring as Dre Mitchell in For Da Love of Money (2002),[1] and starring in such films as 2001: A Space Travesty (2000), Def Jam's How to Be a Player (1997), and B*A*P*S (1997).[2]

For the rugby player, see Pierre Edwards (rugby union).

Pierre
Pierre attending winter concert North Carolina.
Born
Killeen, Texas
NationalityAmerican/German
OccupationActor, comedian, writer, producer
Years active1985–present

Early life

Born to a German mother and American soldier, Pierre was born on May 7 in Killeen, Texas .[3] He was 3 weeks old when his family moved to Germany. At age eleven he moved back to the United States of America, and resided in Washington DC.[4] His defense against cultural change and bullying was comedy. In the 6th grade he was selected to be on Good Morning America for his humor.

Pierre in high school began performing at comedy clubs in the DC area, with comedians such as: Martin Lawrence, Dave Chappelle, Wanda Sykes and Tommy Davidson.[5] In 1987, after being shot multiple times Pierre decided to pursue comedy seriously. Seeing the success of his peers in Hollywood, he ventured West in 1991.

Career

Pierre appeared on the first year of HBO's Def Comedy Jam, than starred on BET Comicview.[6] Pierre was also featured on comedy shows: Showtime at the Apollo, Martin Lawrence Presents First Amendment and other late nite TV shows.

He worked alongside Oscar winner Halle Berry and Natalie Desselle when he played Nisi's boyfriend in the 1997 movie B*A*P*S, starred opposite Bill Bellamy in Def Jam's How to Be a Player, and played partner (detective) to actor Leslie Nielsen in the movie 2001: A Space Travesty. After a few small roles in The Wash and The Breaks he wrote, produced, directed and starred in the theatrical urban classic For Da Love of Money.

Pierre has also toured with R&B acts Mary J Blige, Dru Hill, New Edition, Patti Labelle, Frankie Beverly, etc.

The radio world got a chance to experience Pierre with his numerous guest hosting appearances on the Steve Harvey Morning show. His first love is the comedy club stage, where he has headlined: Improv's (Dallas, Houston), Carolines (NYC), the FunnyBone (Shreveport La, Boise Id, Vicksburg, Ms), Uptown Comedy Corner (Atlanta) and many more. He has also performed at events such as, 'Damon Williams' annual 'New Year's Eve Comedy Bash' at Star Plaza' [7] .

Pierre has performed for the troops home and abroad. He has also performed in comedy festivals overseas: Japan, South Africa, Germany, Amsterdam, England, etc.

Currently Pierre is working on a web series Dating Pierre, Slice Trilogy, and a self-published book "100 Homies and Phonies of Hollywood".[8]

Filmography
Title Role Year Genre Notes
Slice 3Detective Derek Dubois, Rally Speaker2016horror/comedydirector, writer, producer

[9]

Slice 2Detective Derek Dubois2016horror/comedydirector, writer, producer

[10]

SliceDetective Derek Dubois2015horror/comedydirector, writer, producer

[11]

Mad Black MenRon Rapper2014comedy
4 MinutesMelvin2009comedy
For da Love of MoneyDre Mitchell2002comedydirector, writer, producer
The WashMark2001Comedy
2001: A Space TravestyLt. Bradford Shitzu2000comedy
The BreaksThe Pimp1999comedy
Russell Simmons-Oneworld Music BeatHost1999comedy
Def Jam's How to Be a PlayerDavid1997comedy
B*A*P*SAli1997comedy

Television
Title Role Year Genre Notes
Last CallHimself2019comedy
Fatal Attraction: Smoke & MirrorsPierre2016drama
Nubbin & FriendsOllie The Squirell2015comedy
Dating PierrePierre2014comedy(7 episodes) director, writer, producer
'The Rickey SmileyPierre2013comedythe roast
Who's Got JokePierre2008comedy1st episode, writer
1st Amendendment Stand UpPierre2007comedywriter
Love StreetTony1994comedy

Literature
Title Year Genre
My 100 Homies & Phonies of Hollywood2012non-fiction

Music video
Title Artist Year Role
Don't Save HerProject Pat Featuring: Three 6 Mafia2001Himself
Been There Done ThatDr. Dre1996Himself
All About YouTupac Shakur Featuring: Nate Dogg, Snoop Dogg, Dru Down1996Himself

References
  1. Audrey T McCluskey (2007). Frame by Frame. Indiana University Press. p. 271.
  2. D Winfrey. "Comic Pierre is back with a Hilarious Web Series "Dating Pierre"". freddyo.com. Retrieved January 23, 2015.
  3. Pierre Edwards (June 1, 2010). 100 Homies and Phonies of Hollywood. Pierre Edwards, Atlanta Georgia.
  4. "PierreEdwards". www.imdb.com. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
  5. Darry Littleton (2006). Black Comedians on Comedy: How African Americans Taught Us to Laugh. Applause Theatre & Cinema Books. p. 230.
  6. "Metro Comedy Entertainment Presents Pierre Edwards". www.thearcdc.org. October 26, 2013. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
  7. Tim Shellburg (December 23, 2011). "Comedian Pierre Edwards joins Damon Williams' annual 'New Year's Eve Comedy Bash' at Star Plaza". www.nwitimes.com. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
  8. Fox News (June 30, 2010). "Pierre Edwards on "Homies and Phonies"". fox.com. Archived from the original on February 16, 2015. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
  9. "Slice 3 [Motion Picture on DVD] United States of America: Lott Lizard Production". www.loc.gov Retrieved from United States Library of Congress. August 17, 2016. Retrieved September 2, 2016.
  10. "Slice 2 [Motion Picture on DVD] United States of America: Lott Lizard Production". www.loc.gov Retrieved from United States Library of Congress. August 17, 2016. Retrieved September 2, 2016.
  11. "Slice [Motion Picture on DVD] United States of America: Lott Lizard Production". www.loc.gov Retrieved from United States Library of Congress. August 17, 2016. Retrieved September 2, 2016.
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