Sommore

Sommore (/səˈmɔːr/; born Lori Ann Rambough; May 15, 1966) is an American comedian and actress. Known as the "Diva of Contemporary Comedy," her comedic style features biting sarcasm and frank discussions about money, sex, and equality between the sexes.^[1] She first gained fame as the first female host of the long-running Black Entertainment Television (BET) stand-up showcase ComicView, as well as one of the four female comedians that headlined The Queens of Comedy tour.

She appeared in the films Friday After Next, Soul Plane, and Dirty Laundry,^[2][3] and has received the Richard Pryor Award for Comic of the Year.

Early life and education

Sommore was raised in

Sommore attributes her success as a comedian to her writing skills. Influenced by her father, a writer and an English teacher, she extensively researched the business of comedy and learned about the art of comedy. She loves gospel music and her idol is Karen Clark Sheard.[10]

Television and film appearances

Sommore has appeared on various shows including HBO's

Her film appearances include Soul Plane, A Miami Tail, Friday After Next, and Something New.

Sommore and fellow

Sommore launched the worldwide premiere of "The Queen Stands Alone" on September 30, 2008. The release of her stand-up comedy special was a film version of her stand-up act and was written and produced by Sommore as well as her entertainment company One Thousand Kisses, Inc.[13]

Sommore was a winning participant on the

Her 2015 special Sommore: The Reign Continues was aired on Netflix in 2018.

Personal life

Aside from her hometown of Trenton, New Jersey, Sommore has lived in Los Angeles and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.^[5] Currently, her primary residence is in Miami.^[15][16] Her father was the poet Doughtry "Doc" Long and her half-sister is actress Nia Long.^[5][17]

Filmography

Film

Television

Documentary

Comedy Releases

References