Comedians are very popular and mostly universally liked individuals. A way with words or visual comedy that Carlos Mencia has makes audiences laugh and feel positive. During a decorated career, this person has appeared in stand-up acts, wrote comic pieces and did a lot of related work. Born in unknown on unknown, Carlos Mencia had a wonderful upbringing with Magdelena Mencía, Roberto Holness Joseph Mencia. A Comedian, Actor, Screenwriter, Television producer, Voice Actor from United States of America has very encouraging surroundings to pursue lifelong dreams of creating comedy. Standing at 5 ft 7 in (1.72 m) tall, this comic studied and graduated California State University, Los Angeles, Garfield High School before turning to comedy as a primary profession. But what about money? Carlos Mencia surely has a lot of them since the estimated net worth of this person is $15 Million.
Read more about Carlos Mencia Biography
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.
Structural 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
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/carlosmencia
- Twitter: 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
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.
Trademarks
- Saying “Dee dee dee!” when referring to stupid people
Filmography
Writer
Title |
Year |
Status |
Character |
Carlos Mencia: New Territory |
2011 |
TV Special documentary |
|
Mind of Mencia |
|
TV Series creator – 58 episodes, 2005 – 2008 writer – 58 episodes, 2005 – 2008 |
|
Carlos Mencia: The Best of Funny Is Funny |
2007 |
Video |
|
Carlos Mencia: No Strings Attached |
2006 |
TV Special documentary |
|
Carlos Mencia: Not for the Easily Offended |
2005 |
Video |
|
The Three Amigos |
2003 |
TV Special documentary |
|
Comedy Central Presents |
2002 |
TV Series documentary writer – 1 episode |
|
Latino Laugh Festival |
1997 |
TV Special |
|
HBO Comedy Half-Hour |
1996 |
TV Series 1 episode |
|
Loco Slam |
1994 |
TV Series 1994 |
|
Producer
Title |
Year |
Status |
Character |
Carlos Mencia: New Territory |
2011 |
TV Special documentary executive producer |
|
Carlos Mencia: Performance Enhanced |
2008 |
TV Special documentary executive producer |
|
Mind of Mencia |
2005-2008 |
TV Series executive producer – 59 episodes |
|
Carlos Mencia: The Best of Funny Is Funny |
2007 |
Video executive producer |
|
Carlos Mencia: No Strings Attached |
2006 |
TV Special documentary executive producer |
|
Carlos Mencia: Not for the Easily Offended |
2005 |
Video executive producer |
|
Actor
Title |
Year |
Status |
Character |
La Chamba |
2012 |
TV Series |
Carlos |
Our Family Wedding |
2010 |
|
Miguel Ramirez |
The Heartbreak Kid |
2007 |
|
Tito |
Drawn Together |
2006 |
TV Series |
King of Mexico |
Farce of the Penguins |
2006 |
|
Juan Sanchez (voice) |
The Proud Family |
2001-2005 |
TV Series |
Felix Boulevardez |
The Proud Family Movie |
2005 |
TV Movie |
Felix Boulevardez (voice) |
29 Palms |
2002 |
|
The Comedian |
The Shield |
2002 |
TV Series |
Gabo |
Outta Time |
2002 |
|
Juancho |
The Bernie Mac Show |
2001 |
TV Series |
Chuy |
Moesha |
1999 |
TV Series |
Carlos |
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child |
1995-1997 |
TV Series |
Xolotl / Poncho |
In Living Color |
1990 |
TV Series |
Valet |
Thanks
Title |
Year |
Status |
Character |
They Put It Out There |
2011 |
TV Movie special thanks |
|
Self
Title |
Year |
Status |
Character |
WGN Morning News |
2016 |
TV Series |
Himself |
Noches con Platanito |
2015 |
TV Series |
Himself – Guest |
Gotham Comedy Live |
2013-2014 |
TV Series documentary |
Himself – Host |
Dish Nation |
2014 |
TV Series |
Himself |
Celebrity Ghost Stories |
2012 |
TV Series documentary |
Himself |
The Wendy Williams Show |
2010-2011 |
TV Series |
Himself – Guest / Himself |
Carlos Mencia: New Territory |
2011 |
TV Special documentary |
Himself – Comic |
Phunny Business: A Black Comedy |
2011 |
Documentary |
Himself |
The Daily Habit |
2011 |
TV Series |
Himself |
Rock n’ Gol |
2010 |
TV Movie |
Himself |
Made in Hollywood |
2010 |
TV Series |
Himself |
The Mo’Nique Show |
2010 |
TV Series |
Himself |
I Am Comic |
2010 |
Documentary |
Himself |
Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race |
2009 |
TV Movie |
Himself |
Make ‘Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America |
2009 |
TV Series documentary |
Himself |
America United: In Support of Our Troops |
2008 |
TV Movie |
Himself |
Carlos Mencia: Performance Enhanced |
2008 |
TV Special documentary |
Himself |
Late Night with Conan O’Brien |
2005-2008 |
TV Series |
Himself / Himself – Guest |
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno |
1997-2008 |
TV Series |
Himself |
Más vale tarde |
2008 |
TV Series |
Himself |
Operation MySpace |
2008 |
TV Movie |
Himself – Host |
Up Close with Carrie Keagan |
2007 |
TV Series |
Himself |
MADtv |
2007 |
TV Series |
Himself – Special Guest |
HBO First Look |
2007 |
TV Series documentary |
Himself |
2007 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards |
2007 |
TV Special |
Himself – Host |
Mind of Mencia |
2005-2007 |
TV Series |
Himself / Himself – Host / Various |
2007 ALMA Awards |
2007 |
TV Special |
Himself |
Carlos Mencia: The Best of Funny Is Funny |
2007 |
Video |
Himself |
Jimmy Kimmel Live! |
2006 |
TV Series |
Himself |
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson |
2005-2006 |
TV Series |
Himself |
Last Call with Carson Daly |
2006 |
TV Series |
Himself |
2006 ALMA Awards |
2006 |
TV Special |
Himself |
Carlos Mencia: No Strings Attached |
2006 |
TV Special documentary |
Himself |
Last Laugh ’05 |
2005 |
TV Movie |
Himself |
Too Late with Adam Carolla |
2005 |
TV Series |
Himself |
Weekends at the DL |
2005 |
TV Series |
Himself |
Carlos Mencia: Not for the Easily Offended |
2005 |
Video |
Himself |
Dennis Miller |
2005 |
TV Series |
Himself |
Ego Trip’s Race-O-Rama |
2005 |
TV Series documentary |
Himself |
The Drop |
2004 |
TV Series |
Himself |
Uncensored Comedy: That’s Not Funny! |
2003 |
TV Movie documentary |
Himself |
The Three Amigos |
2003 |
TV Special documentary |
Himself |
Comedy Central Presents |
2002 |
TV Series documentary |
Himself |
The Test |
2001 |
TV Series |
Himself – Panelist |
The Roseanne Show |
1998 |
TV Series |
Himself |
Latino Laugh Festival |
1997 |
TV Special |
Himself – Comedian |
HBO Comedy Half-Hour |
1996 |
TV Series |
Himself |
Loco Slam |
1994 |
TV Series |
Himself – Host |
Comic Relief VI |
1994 |
TV Special documentary |
Himself |
Archive Footage
Title |
Year |
Status |
Character |
Gotham Comedy Live |
2013-2014 |
TV Series documentary |
Himself – Comedian |
WWE Raw |
2006 |
TV Series |
Himself |
Pictures