Cortney Gee in Cleveland, OH | Grambling State University

Cortney Gee

Male, 52 years old

Cleveland, OH

Many claim they can deliver, but few take it to the stage quite like one of America's fastest rising comedic stars. From New York to Los Angeles and points in between Cortney Gee's name has shared billing with modern humor luminaries such as Steve Harvey, Mark Curry, DL Hughley, Chris Rock and Jamie Foxx. While sharing the spotlight with some of today's hottest stars he has amused audiences with his unique blend of smooth delivery, unforgettable stage presence and uncanny timing. Cortney gives a bird's eye view into his life while he pokes fun at realistic family and young adult situations. While watching his performance the crowd is treated to the luxury of laughing along with him at his misfortunes while realizing that if they have experience they are not alone and it 's ok. This talent for making light of life was apparent in the 1991 Funnybone /Atlanta Laff Off in which he took first runner up in a field that consisted of Chris Tucker (Fridays, Fifth Element, Rush Hour), Earthquake (DEF JAM TOUR) and Chi McBride (John Laraquette Show, Secret Diary of Desmond Pfeiffer) in which he had audiences howling over material concerning the pre shopping pep talk he and his sister received each time they went to the mall, the embarrassment of being punished in front of his History class and the amusing tale of how he and his mom enjoyed a Teddy Pendergrass concert. Performances such as this one along with alot of persistence and determination have garnered much attention for the Cleveland born thirty eight year old. Cortney has not only caught the eye of the club goers but also the attention of television talent coordinators, he has become one of the more recognizable young african american comics while making appearances on BET's Comicview and HBO's DEF COMEDY JAM. Not only has his talents as a stand up drawn praise but also his ability to write funny things for others, he has not only wrote for the BET sitcom Blackberry Inn but also the Keenan Ivory Wayans Show.Cortney's writing for others has helped him to realize that he has a voice that needs to be read as well. His novel Falling Into Grace should soon be finished in the near future. Never the one to be satisfied he is now tackling a new career.... acting. He made his acting debut on the WB #1 rated show, The Jamie Foxx Show playing an inept security guard with a penchant for cutting the rug. Currently he has been traveling throughout the country touring concert venues, colleges, clubs and abroad as an USO headlining entertainer. When not on the road the astute entertainer studies acting in hopes of securing more television and possible movie roles. Cortney Gee, " A class act in a generation where class unfortunately is rare quality" gives both " New School " comedy lovers and those trained fans from the legendary "Old School" something to agree on. Keep your eyes on this one. read more ...