The Humor Mill Comedy Awards took place at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles, California on February 21, 2023.
Actor, Chris Spencer hosted the event. Ralph Farquhar and George Wallace were among those highlights for their contribution to the art of comedy. The comedy awards show celebrates legends and influencing stars in black culture comedy. It brings comedy upfront and recognizes those in the field.
The nominee lists for 2023 (Winner):
Best Sitcom
Real Husbands of Hollywood (BET+)
Flatbush Misdemeanors (Showtime)
Ms Pat Show (BET+)
The Upshaws (Netflix)
Southside (HBOMax)
The Fool (HULU)
Best Comedic Actress in Television & Film
Chandra Russel – Southside (HBOMax)
Ms Pat – The Ms Pat Show (BET)
B. Simone – Finding Happy (Bounce)
Kim Fields – The Upshaws (Netflix)
Janelle James – Abbott Elementary (ABC)
Best Comedic Actor in Television & Film
T-Mobile Zach Braff / Donald Faison
Barry Brewer – Bruh (BET+)
King Keraun – Millennials (ALLBLK)
DC Young Fly – Wild N’Out (MTV)
Jackie Long – Real Husbands of Hollywood (BET)
Frankie Quinones – This Fool (HULU)
Funniest Film of the Year
Easter Sunday
Honk for Jesus
Day Shift
Santa Games
Mexzombies
Sketch of the Year
Daphnique Springs - Lil Nilly and I Parent Teacher Zoom Conference
The Enky Boys - Will Smith/Chris Rock, Oscars
Jason Banks - Music Compilation
Trey Moe - When Your Girl Catches You Lying
Big Jam - When the Whole Crew is Stupid
Trendy Topic Tiff - Cougar Chronicles
Nuevayol - Columbus Day Stolen Car
Kountry Wayne - When Your Ex-Cougar Girlfriend Pops Up
Juhahn Jones - When Temptation is Knocking
Best Comedic Actress - social media
Daphnique Springs
Precious Kutie
Indiremy Comedy
Kat Florence
Akilah Hughes
Whitney Labelle
Best Comedic Actor social media
Tony Baker
Godfrey
Rion Davis
Spice Adams
Shuler King
Affion Crockett
Comedy Special of the Year
David Arnold: Ain't for the Weak (NETFLIX)
Dave Chappelle - The Closer (NETFLIX)
Deon Cole - Charleen's Boy (NETFLIX
Jo Koy - Live from the LA Forum (NETFLIX
Earthquake - Legendary (NETFLIX)
Ms Pat - Ya'll Wanna Hear Something Crazy (NETFLIX)
Lil Rell - I Said It
Yvonne Orji - A Whole Me
Chris Redd - Why Am I Like This?
Comedian of the Year - People's Choice
Earthquake
Dave Chappelle
Lil Rell
Joe Koy
Katt Williams
Ms. Pat
Best Comedic Brand Advertising
T-Mobile - Zach Braff / Donald Faison
Spectrum Internet - Tony Baker / Kev on Stage / Tahir Moore
Progressive Insurance - Stephanie Courtney / Paul Mabon / Jim Cashman
Old Spice - Deon Cole & Gabrielle Dennis
State Farm - Jake: Kevin Miles & Various
Pizza Hut - Craig Robinson
Guests enjoyed a fantastic show and a great view of the red carpet. Many walked the red carpet. Chris Spencer (Comedian/ Host), Tiffany Haddish (Comedian/Actress), Ralph Farquhar (TV Writer/Producer), George Wallace (Legendary Comedian), Miquel A. Nunez (Actor/Producer/writer), Tony T. Roberts (Comedian), Brian J. White (Actor), Michael Colyar (Actor/ Comedian), Stan Lathan (TV Director), Esau McGraw (Comedian/Presenter), Brandon T. Jackson (Comedian/Actor), J. August Richards (Actor), Chaunte Wayans (Comedian), Flame Monroe (Comedian/Host), Shang Forbes (Comedian/Presenter), Nika King (Actress), Janeshia Adams-Ginyard (Actress), Aida Rodriguez (Comedian), Chaz Shephard (Actor/Singer/Presenter), Dorien Wilson (Actor/Presenter), Jasmine Burke (Actress/Presenter), Buddy Lewis (Actor), Anthony Bless (Recording Artist/Actor), Melvin Jackson Jr. (Actor), Bentley Evans (TV Writer/Producer) and many more attended.
About The Humor Mill Comedy Awards
The Humor Mill Comedy Awards honors and celebrates the diverse, dynamic world of urban comedy. Recognizing hard work and influences comedians in the mainstream culture.
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