Most Recent Role: Himself on Pioneers of Television
Alias Name(s): Arsenio
Gender: Male
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio
Birthday: 2-12-1955
Birth Name: Arsenio Hall
Alias Name(s): Arsenio
Gender: Male
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio
Birthday: 2-12-1955
Birth Name: Arsenio Hall
The son of a baptist minister Arsenio Hall showed a talent for entertainment early. He became involved in The Cleveland Playhouse and did stand-up routines whilst studying at Kent State University.
In 1979, Hall moved from Ohio to Chicago and his stand-up routine was spotted by jazz singer, Nancy Wilson. It proved to be a major breakthrough. In the ensuing years he opened for the likes of...
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Variety
Wednesday 16 January 2008 on PBS
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Arsenio describes himself as a 'neat freak' who hates to travel, is reclusive, and extremely impatient.
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Arsenio turned down the lead role in the hit movie Bad Boys, and cites that choice as the worst mistake he has ever made.
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Aresenio was asked to replace Joan Rivers when she was fired from her hosting duties on the The Late Show on FOX.
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Arsenio hosted the Soul Train Lady of Soul awards with Aisha Taylor.
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Arsenio's hardest interview on his late night talk show was 'Miss Nude World', who appeared clad only in her sash and heels.
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Arsenio: I am consumed with the fear of failing. Reaching deep down and finding confidence has made all my dreams come true.
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Arsenio: My mother wanted me to be a lawyer and I wanted to be an Actor. So I went to school, majored in theatre, and said "Mom, I have to choose my own destiny. I want to be an actor." A couple of weeks after I graduated college I called my mother up and said "Can I borrow $200?" and she said "Why don't you act like you've got $200."
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Arsenio: I don't possess a lot of self-confidence. I'm an actor so I simply act confident every time I hit the stage.
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Arsenio: I've never understood what the up side of marriage would be for me. Personally, I love being in a relationship, but marriage just isn't for me, who knows what the future holds?
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Arsenio: I have the same advice for Dick Cheney that I have for Kobe Bryant, be a little more thoughtful before you shoot. I read that Dick Cheney didn't even go to the hospital with his good buddy who he shot in the face & loved, by mistake? The guy who shot Tupac probably followed the ambulance to the hospital. I smell a rat! Or is it beer that I smell? They waited 22 hours to report this.
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Other Appearances
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Arsenio
Michael Atwood |
Martial Law
Terrell Parker |
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Solid Gold
Himself |
Star Search (2003)
Himself/Host |
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The Arsenio Hall Show
Host |
The Real Ghostbusters
voice of Winston Zeddemore (Season 1-3) |
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Martial Law
Terrell Parker |
Soul Train
Award Recipient |
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The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
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Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985)
Happy Birthday Cleavon |
Behind The Music
M.C. Hammer Himself |
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Biography
Redd Foxx: Say It Like It Is Himself |
Blossom
The Last Laugh Himself |
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Chappelle's Show
Ep. #209 himself |
Cheers
Where Nobody Knows Your Name Himself |
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