John Henton

BIOGRAPHy

After five years on the Fox hit television series “Living Single,” John Henton has earned a name for himself as one of today’s leading comic talents. Born and raised in Cleveland, John made the move to Los Angeles in 1985 and, by 1988, started pursuing stand-up comedy as a full time career. After winning the 1991 Johnny Walker National Comedy Search, John Henton was booked on “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.” As he finished his set, Henton looked to Carson for his approval and received much more. Henton was called over to take a seat on the coveted couch where Carson asked him if he had a booking agent. To Henton’s reply of “no”, Carson mugged, “Well you will after tonight.” It was a performance that Henton says gave his career a “serious jump-start.” Since then, John Henton has made appearances on “The Arsenio Hall Show” and “Bob Hope’s Young Comedian’s Special” as well as returning to “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” In January 1993, Henton starred in his own half-hour comedy special for Showtime, “John Henton: Comedy With An Attitude.” In April of 1993, John Henton was cast in the FOX-TV series “Living Single” starring Queen Latifah and Kim Fields Freeman. The show received stellar ratings and TV Guide selected Henton’s character as one of the “break out” characters. John returned to TV on the ABC comedy “The Hughley’s.” John still appears on TV and tours the nation with his incredible stand-up material. Don’t miss the chance to see him in action live!

Career Path

1988Relocated from Cleveland to Los Angeles and committed to stand-up comedy full time, building his set on the club circuit.
1991Won the Johnny Walker National Comedy Search, earning a spot on 'The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson' where Carson called him to the guest couch and asked if he had an agent.
1993Headlined his own Showtime half-hour special 'John Henton: Comedy With An Attitude,' the first solo showcase for his stand-up voice.
1993Cast as Overton Wakefield Jones on the Fox series 'Living Single' starring Queen Latifah and Kim Fields Freeman; TV Guide selected Overton as one of the breakout characters of the fall season.
1998Joined the ABC comedy 'The Hughleys' as series regular Milsap Morris, extending his network sitcom run after 'Living Single' concluded.
2014Appeared in the sitcom 'Love That Girl!,' keeping his TV presence active alongside a steady national club touring schedule.
2017Reunited with 'Living Single' cast members TC Carson and Kim Coles at the Tom Joyner Family Reunion, one of the show's most-watched nostalgic events.
2023Headlined the Comedy Showcase at Miami's Little Haiti Cultural Complex during the MLK Weekend Experience, drawing fans who grew up watching him on Fox.
2024Headlined the MLK Weekend Experience Comedy Showcase at Miami's Little Haiti Cultural Complex, anchoring a bill that highlighted classic Black sitcom talent.
2025Actively touring comedy clubs nationwide, including dates at the Raleigh Improv and Pittsburgh Improv, with a set built around three decades of sharp observational material.

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