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Carlos Mencia Wiki Biography
Carlos Mencia is a famous comedian, actor and a writer. He is mainly known for being the host of the show called Mind of Mencia. What is more, Carlos has also appeared in a lot of movies. As a comedian Mencia often talks about the problems of culture, criminal justice, social class and race. If to talk about his personal life, it could be said that Carlos is married and have one child. So how rich is Carlos Mencia? It was announced that Carlos’ net worth is $15 million and it of course mainly came from his success as a comedian. As Carlos continues his career there is a high possibility that his net worth will become even higher than it is now.
Ned Arnel Mencia, better known to the world as Carlos Mencia was born in 1967, in Honduras. He is from a very big family, which consisted of 18 children. Carlos studied at Garfield High School and later in the California State University, where he studied electrical engineering. When Mencia had a successful performance at The Laugh Factory he decided to begin careers as a comedian and focus on this. He later performed at The L.A. Cabaret and The Comedy Store. Carlos’ successful performances there were noticed and the received a suggestion to appear in such shows “Buscando Estrellas” and “The Arsenio Hall Show”. This made Carlos Mencia’s net worth higher. 1994 Carlos became a host of “Loco Slam” and later, in 1998, he hosted “Funny is Funny!”. Step by step Mencia became more famous and acclaimed in the industry. He even had an opportunity to tour with Pablo Francisco and Freddy Soto.
In 2005 Carlos became a part of the shot which made him popular all over the world. The show was called “Mind of Mencia”. Soon it became very successful and had a huge impact on the growth of Mencia’s net worth. In 2006 it was even considered to be one of the highest rated programs on Comedy Central. Despite the success and popularity this show had it was cancelled in 2008. During his career, Carlos has released 3 comedy albums: “Take a Joke America”, “America Rules” and “Unmerciful”. It of course added to Carlos Mencia’s net worth.
As it was mentioned before, Carlos has also appeared in several movies. Some of them include: “Outta Time”, “29 Palms”, “Our Family Wedding” and others. During the making of these movies Carlos worked together with Jeremy Davies, Jon Polito, America Ferrera, Regina King, Mario Lopez, Ali Landry and others. In addition to his career as a comedian, Carlos is also one of the owners of Maggie Rita’s, the restaurant chain. This also makes Carlos’ net worth higher.
Lastly, it could be said that Carlos Mencia is one of the most successful comedians in the industry. Although he does not appear a lot on television or in the movies, there is still a chance that Carlos Mencia’s net worth will grow. Let’s hope that in the future, he will again create something successful.
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Carlos Mencia Quick Info
Full Name | Carlos Mencia |
Net Worth | $15 Million |
Date Of Birth | October 22, 1967 |
Place Of Birth | San Pedro Sula, Honduras |
Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.72 m) |
Profession | Comedian, Actor, Screenwriter, Television producer, Voice Actor |
Education | California State University, Los Angeles, Garfield High School |
Nationality | United States of America |
Spouse | Amy Mencia (m. 2003) |
Children | Lucas Pablo Mencia |
Parents | Magdelena Mencía, Roberto Holness |
Siblings | Joseph Mencia |
Nicknames | Ned Arnel Holness , The Punisher , Ned Holness , Ned Arnel Mencia |
http://www.facebook.com/carlosmencia | |
http://www.twitter.com/carlosmencia | |
MySpace | http://www.myspace.com/carlosmencia |
IMDB | www.imdb.com/name/nm0578788 |
Albums | New Territory |
Nominations | ALMA Award for Favorite TV Actor, ALMA Award for Year in TV Comedy – Actor |
Movies | Our Family Wedding, The Heartbreak Kid, Farce of the Penguins, Carlos Mencia: No Strings Attached, The Proud Family Movie, Carlos Mencia: Not for the Easily Offended: Live in San Jose, The Three Amigos, 29 Palms, Outta Time, Platinum Comedy Series: Vol. 2: George Lopez, Carlos Mencia: Performance En… |
TV Shows | Mind of Mencia, The Proud Family, Operation MySpace |
Carlos Mencia Trademarks
- Saying “Dee dee dee!” when referring to stupid people
Carlos Mencia Important Facts
- Appearing in a TV commercial (alongside others) recommending the “Belly Burner,” which he claims helped him to lose weight. [November 2009]
- Drives a Jaguar XKR.
- His son Lucas Pablo Mencia was born on December 14, 2006.
- He is the 17th of 18 children.
Carlos Mencia Filmography
Title | Year | Status | Character | Role |
---|---|---|---|---|
Carlos Mencia: New Territory | 2011 | TV Special documentary | Writer | |
Mind of Mencia | TV Series creator – 58 episodes, 2005 – 2008 writer – 58 episodes, 2005 – 2008 | Writer | ||
Carlos Mencia: The Best of Funny Is Funny | 2007 | Video | Writer | |
Carlos Mencia: No Strings Attached | 2006 | TV Special documentary | Writer | |
Carlos Mencia: Not for the Easily Offended | 2005 | Video | Writer | |
The Three Amigos | 2003 | TV Special documentary | Writer | |
Comedy Central Presents | 2002 | TV Series documentary writer – 1 episode | Writer | |
Latino Laugh Festival | 1997 | TV Special | Writer | |
HBO Comedy Half-Hour | 1996 | TV Series 1 episode | Writer | |
Loco Slam | 1994 | TV Series 1994 | Writer | |
Carlos Mencia: New Territory | 2011 | TV Special documentary executive producer | Producer | |
Carlos Mencia: Performance Enhanced | 2008 | TV Special documentary executive producer | Producer | |
Mind of Mencia | 2005-2008 | TV Series executive producer – 59 episodes | Producer | |
Carlos Mencia: The Best of Funny Is Funny | 2007 | Video executive producer | Producer | |
Carlos Mencia: No Strings Attached | 2006 | TV Special documentary executive producer | Producer | |
Carlos Mencia: Not for the Easily Offended | 2005 | Video executive producer | Producer | |
La Chamba | 2012 | TV Series | Carlos | Actor |
Our Family Wedding | 2010 | Miguel Ramirez | Actor | |
The Heartbreak Kid | 2007 | Tito | Actor | |
Drawn Together | 2006 | TV Series | King of Mexico | Actor |
Farce of the Penguins | 2006 | Juan Sanchez (voice) | Actor | |
The Proud Family | 2001-2005 | TV Series | Felix Boulevardez | Actor |
The Proud Family Movie | 2005 | TV Movie | Felix Boulevardez (voice) | Actor |
29 Palms | 2002 | The Comedian | Actor | |
The Shield | 2002 | TV Series | Gabo | Actor |
Outta Time | 2002 | Juancho | Actor | |
The Bernie Mac Show | 2001 | TV Series | Chuy | Actor |
Moesha | 1999 | TV Series | Carlos | Actor |
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child | 1995-1997 | TV Series | Xolotl / Poncho | Actor |
In Living Color | 1990 | TV Series | Valet | Actor |
They Put It Out There | 2011 | TV Movie special thanks | Thanks | |
WGN Morning News | 2016 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Noches con Platanito | 2015 | TV Series | Himself – Guest | Self |
Gotham Comedy Live | 2013-2014 | TV Series documentary | Himself – Host | Self |
Dish Nation | 2014 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Celebrity Ghost Stories | 2012 | TV Series documentary | Himself | Self |
The Wendy Williams Show | 2010-2011 | TV Series | Himself – Guest / Himself | Self |
Carlos Mencia: New Territory | 2011 | TV Special documentary | Himself – Comic | Self |
Phunny Business: A Black Comedy | 2011 | Documentary | Himself | Self |
The Daily Habit | 2011 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Rock n’ Gol | 2010 | TV Movie | Himself | Self |
Made in Hollywood | 2010 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
The Mo’Nique Show | 2010 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
I Am Comic | 2010 | Documentary | Himself | Self |
Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race | 2009 | TV Movie | Himself | Self |
Make ‘Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America | 2009 | TV Series documentary | Himself | Self |
America United: In Support of Our Troops | 2008 | TV Movie | Himself | Self |
Carlos Mencia: Performance Enhanced | 2008 | TV Special documentary | Himself | Self |
Late Night with Conan O’Brien | 2005-2008 | TV Series | Himself / Himself – Guest | Self |
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 1997-2008 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Más vale tarde | 2008 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Operation MySpace | 2008 | TV Movie | Himself – Host | Self |
Up Close with Carrie Keagan | 2007 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
MADtv | 2007 | TV Series | Himself – Special Guest | Self |
HBO First Look | 2007 | TV Series documentary | Himself | Self |
2007 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards | 2007 | TV Special | Himself – Host | Self |
Mind of Mencia | 2005-2007 | TV Series | Himself / Himself – Host / Various | Self |
2007 ALMA Awards | 2007 | TV Special | Himself | Self |
Carlos Mencia: The Best of Funny Is Funny | 2007 | Video | Himself | Self |
Jimmy Kimmel Live! | 2006 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson | 2005-2006 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Last Call with Carson Daly | 2006 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
2006 ALMA Awards | 2006 | TV Special | Himself | Self |
Carlos Mencia: No Strings Attached | 2006 | TV Special documentary | Himself | Self |
Last Laugh ’05 | 2005 | TV Movie | Himself | Self |
Too Late with Adam Carolla | 2005 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Weekends at the DL | 2005 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Carlos Mencia: Not for the Easily Offended | 2005 | Video | Himself | Self |
Dennis Miller | 2005 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Ego Trip’s Race-O-Rama | 2005 | TV Series documentary | Himself | Self |
The Drop | 2004 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Uncensored Comedy: That’s Not Funny! | 2003 | TV Movie documentary | Himself | Self |
The Three Amigos | 2003 | TV Special documentary | Himself | Self |
Comedy Central Presents | 2002 | TV Series documentary | Himself | Self |
The Test | 2001 | TV Series | Himself – Panelist | Self |
The Roseanne Show | 1998 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Latino Laugh Festival | 1997 | TV Special | Himself – Comedian | Self |
HBO Comedy Half-Hour | 1996 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Loco Slam | 1994 | TV Series | Himself – Host | Self |
Comic Relief VI | 1994 | TV Special documentary | Himself | Self |
Gotham Comedy Live | 2013-2014 | TV Series documentary | Himself – Comedian | Archive Footage |
WWE Raw | 2006 | TV Series | Himself | Archive Footage |
Carlos Mencia Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie | Category |
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2010 | Imagen Award | Imagen Foundation Awards | Best Actor – Film | Our Family Wedding (2010) | Won |
2008 | ALMA Award | ALMA Awards | Outstanding Male Performance in a Comedy Television Series | Mind of Mencia (2005) | Won |
2008 | Vision Award | NAMIC Vision Awards | Best Performance – Comedy | Mind of Mencia (2005) | Won |
2007 | ALMA Award | ALMA Awards | Outstanding Actor – Television Series, Mini-Series or Television Movie | Mind of Mencia (2005) | Won |
2007 | Imagen Award | Imagen Foundation Awards | Best Actor – Television | Mind of Mencia (2005) | Won |
2010 | Imagen Award | Imagen Foundation Awards | Best Actor – Film | Our Family Wedding (2010) | Nominated |
2008 | ALMA Award | ALMA Awards | Outstanding Male Performance in a Comedy Television Series | Mind of Mencia (2005) | Nominated |
2008 | Vision Award | NAMIC Vision Awards | Best Performance – Comedy | Mind of Mencia (2005) | Nominated |
2007 | ALMA Award | ALMA Awards | Outstanding Actor – Television Series, Mini-Series or Television Movie | Mind of Mencia (2005) | Nominated |
2007 | Imagen Award | Imagen Foundation Awards | Best Actor – Television | Mind of Mencia (2005) | Nominated |