Patrice O'Neal

Biography

Patrice O'Neal was an American comedian and actor born in New York City on December 7, 1969, named after Patrice Lumumba and Malcolm X. He began performing stand-up comedy at age 23 and quickly gained popularity, becoming a fixture on the Boston comedy circuit before moving to New York and later Los Angeles. Known for his raw humor and unapologetic style, O'Neal released his one-hour special "Elephant in the Room" in 2011, just nine months before his death from complications related to diabetes at age 41.