Jonathan Slocumb

Jonathan Slocumb is a veteran comedian, actor, and host known worldwide for his signature “clean comedy” style and distinguished fashion sense. A proud Atlanta native, he is a highly sought-after MC for corporate and special events across the U.S. and abroad.

Slocumb was one of the original stand-up comedians to perform on the iconic comedy series: Russell Simmons’ DEF COMEDY JAM!

He made history as the longest-running Main Stage host of the ESSENCE Festival for seven consecutive years.

His acting credits include The Steve Harvey Show, Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns, Netflix’s The Wonder Years, and BET’s Churchy as well as Kingdom Business.

He is also the author of “The F Word: Failure Ain’t Forever… But Funny Is!”

Whether on stage, screen, or page, Jonathan Slocumb continues to inspire audiences with humor, authenticity, excellence, and undeniable style.