Comedian. Television host. Movie Star. Top-rated syndicated Radio Personality. Father of 6. For over 20 years. Rickey Smiley is one of the most beloved performers in American media, earning a reputation for delivering boundless laughter on-air, on-stage, and on-screen. Every morning, millions of Americans in nearly 60 cities listen to Rickey Smiley and his 6 outrageous cast members on âThe Rickey Smiley Morning Show.â His interviews with major celebrities, social political awareness and trademark prank phone calls have made Smiley one of the most listened to radio personalities in history. Rickey Smileyâs down home southern humor, opting to use insight rather than vulgarity to get laughs, is at the core of his success. His audiences are treated to such original characters as âMrs. Bernice Jenkinsâ, âLilâ Darrl,â âJoe Willieâ and âBeauford.â Smiley is known for his clean comedic style and his reputation to sell out venues across the country. To movie audiences, Smiley is best known for âAll About The Benjaminsâ and âFriday After Nextâ. Heâs recorded 8 best selling CDs including iTunes #1 Best Selling Comedy Album, âRickey Smiley- Prank Calls Number 6â. On television heâs hosted BETâs âOpen Casket Sharpâ and âComic Viewâ, appeared on âShowtime At The Apollo,â âUptown Comedy Clubâ, HBOâs âDef Comedy Jamâand âSnapsâ. Smiley graduated from Alabama State University, became KBFBâs (Dallas) morning show personality in 2004, and soon moved his show to WHTA Atlanta. When not performing, Smiley is the ultimate devoted father, single-handedly raising 6 kids, the subject of a soon to be released parenting book. QUOTE: âSuccess is when preparation meets opportunityâ