Michael K. Colyar[citation needed] (born February 9, 1957) is an American actor, comedian, entertainer, voiceover artist, television/radio personality, and author.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Colyar was raised in the Robert Taylor Homes public housing project and later relocated to the Morgan Park area.

[1][citation needed] Colyar attended Morgan Park High School, graduating in 1975.

[2] Shortly after high school, Colyar attended Olive-Harvey junior college and later Chicago State University.

[citation needed] Colyar is the author of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to The White House, I Knocked on the Door and a Brother Answered, which was published in August 2012.