Barnett made his first television appearance in 2003 on CBS's Star Search[1] He cites Chris Rock and Richard Pryor as major influences.
[2] Ty Barnett was born, raised and attended high school on the south side of Chicago.
[citation needed] He was featured on Comedy Central Presents and was the 2006 runner-up on the NBC reality show Last Comic Standing.
[citation needed] He has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, P. Diddy Presents the Bad Boys of Comedy, and in two episodes of 'Til Death.
[citation needed] Barnett has also appeared in the feature film Stand Up, as the opening act for Donna Summer, in Premium Blend.