Michael Yo

TV Show Host

Birthday November 20, 1974

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Texas

Age 49 years old

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About

Notable for co-hosting Yahoo! TV's Yo Show and CBS's The Insider, this American television personality and comedian is also well known for his appearances on Chelsea Lately, Showbiz Tonight, and E! News. Also an actor, he appeared in movies such as Losing Control (2011) and The Bling Ring (2013).

Before Fame

Before rising to television fame, he performed at prominent stand-up venues such as the Comedy Store and the Laugh Factory and helped the Kardashian sisters prepare for their Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami program.

Trivia

On several occasions, he guest hosted CBS's The Talk.

Family Life

Born Michael Yo Simmons, he grew up in Houston, Texas, as the son of an African-American father and a Korean mother. He married Claire Schreiner in 2016. 

Associated With

In 2012, he and fellow comedian Jo Koy launched a podcast titled The Michael Yo and Jo Koy Show.