Comedian George Wallace and veteran television writer and producer Ralph Farquhar will be honored at the inaugural Humor Mill Comedy Awards on February 21, 2023. Chris Spencer and Tony Roberts will host the event. Also, the nominees have been released!
George Wallace to Be Honored At Humor Mill Comedy Awards
George Wallace will receive the “Lifetime Achievement Award” at the esteemed awards ceremony honoring funny folks from all stretches of media. George has been selling out comedy clubs and concert venues all over the globe for over four decades. Wallace got his start as a writer on the “The Redd Foxx Show'” and has left captivating performances in feature films such as “Car Wash,” “Batman Forever,” and “Little Nicky,” to name just a few.
Ralph Farquhar To Be Honored At Humor Mill Comedy Awards
Ralph Farquhar will be honored with the “Icon Award.” Ralph is the creative genius behind beloved shows like “Moesha,” “The Parkers,” “Married…with Children,” and “The Proud Family.” The Disney+ Original “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” is an Emmy Award-winning accolade under Farquhar’s belt. His vision as a veteran television executive producer and writer has shaped the understanding of urban comedy in scripted television.
Celebrity Myxer is elated to see these pioneers plus up-and-comers be recognized for their creative content.
Humor Mill Comedy Awards Nominees & Winners
Without further ado, here are the nominees of the 2023 Humor Mill Comedy Awards…
BEST SITCOM
- REAL HUSBANDS OF HOLLYWOOD (BET+) – Winner
- FLATBUSH MISDEMEANORS (SHOWTIME)
- MS PAT SHOW (BET+)
- THE UPSHAWS (NETFLIX)
- SOUTHSIDE (HBOMAX)
- THIS FOOL (HULU)
BEST COMEDIC ACTRESS IN TV/FILM
- CHANDRA RUSSELL- SOUTHSIDE (HBOMAX)
- MS PAT- THE MS PAT SHOW (BET)
- B. SIMONE- FINDING HAPPY (BOUNCE)
- KIM FIELDS- THE UPSHAWS (NETFLIX) – Winner
- JANELLE JAMES- ABBOTT ELEMENTARY (ABC)
BEST COMEDIC ACTOR IN TV/FILM
- BASHIR SALAHUDDIN- SOUTHSIDE (HBOMAX)
- BARRY BREWER- BRUH (BET+)
- KING KERAUN- MILLENNIALS (ALLBLK)
- DC YOUNG FLY– WILD N’ OUT (MTV) – Winner
- JACKIE LONG- REAL HUSBANDS OF HOLLYWOOD (BET)
- FRANKIE QUINONES- THIS FOOL (HULU)
FUNNIEST FILM OF THE YEAR
- EASTER SUNDAY
- HONK FOR JESUS
- DAY SHIFT – Winner
- SANTA GAMES
- MEXZOMBIES
SKETCH OF THE YEAR
- DAPHNIQUE SPRINGS- LIL NELLY AND I PARENT TEACHER ZOOM CONFERENCE
- THE ENKY BOYS- WILL SMITH/CHRIS ROCK, OSCARS
- JASON BANKS- MUSIC COMPILATION
- WHEN YOUR GIRL CATCHES YOU LYING- TREY MOE
- WHEN THE WHOLE CREW IS STUPID- BIG JAH
- COUGAR CHRONICLES- TRENDY TOPIC TIFF
- NUEVAYOL- COLUMBUS DAY STOLEN CAR
- KOUNTRY WAYNE- WHEN YOUR EX COUGAR GIRLFRIEND POPS UP
- JUHAHN JONES – Winner
BEST COMEDIC ACTRESS-SOCIAL MEDIA
- DAPHNIQUE SPRINGS – Winner
- PRECIOUS KUTIE
- INDIREMY COMEDY
- KAT FLORENCE
- AKILAH HUGHS
- WHITNEY LABEL
COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR
EARTHQUAKE – Winner
COMEDY SPECIAL OF THE YEAR
DAVID ARNOLD – Winner
BEST COMEDIC BRAND ADVERTISING
OLD SPICE – DEON COLE & GABRIELLE DENNIS – Winner
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