Michael Yo is an American actor, stand-up comedian, and television host who became widely known to television audiences due to his appearance as a regular contributor on The Wendy Williams Show (2015-2021), The Insider (2013-2017), Chelsea Lately (2007-2014), The Talk (2012-2017), etc. Moreover, his popularity grew further after the release of his comedy specials I
Michael Yo Quick Info
Height
6 ft 3 in
Weight
85 kg
Date of Birth
November 20, 1974
Zodiac Sign
Scorpio
Spouse
Claire Schreiner
Michael Yo is an American actor, stand-up comedian, and television host who became widely known to television audiences due to his appearance as a regular contributor on The Wendy Williams Show (2015-2021), The Insider (2013-2017), Chelsea Lately (2007-2014), The Talk (2012-2017), etc. Moreover, his popularity grew further after the release of his comedy specials I Never Thought (2022) and Blasian (2018).
Born Name
Michael Yo Simmons
Nick Name
Michael
Michael Yo as seen in an Instagram picture taken in December 2023 (Michael Yo / Instagram)
Sun Sign
Scorpio
Born Place
Houston, Texas, United States
Residence
Houston, Texas, United States
Nationality
Education
In 1993, he began studying at the University of Arkansas and graduated in 1996 with a degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services.
Occupation
Actor, Stand-up Comedian, Television Host
Family
Father – Oliver Simmons
Mother – Kum Yo
Manager
Michael Yo has been represented by –
William Morris Endeavor
Artists First
Net Worth
As of 2024, Michael Yo’s net worth was $300,000 according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Build
Slim
Height
6 ft 3 in or 190.5 cm
Weight
85 kg or 187.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Michael has dated –
Claire Schreiner (2013-Present) – He met Claire Schreiner, who was crowned Miss Wyoming USA 2010, on a blind date in 2013. After a few years of dating, Michael proposed to his girlfriend with a beautiful teardrop diamond ring on July 26, 2015. Claire walked down the aisle in a resplendent Galia Lhav creation during their wedding ceremony held on February 14, 2016, in Pasadena, California. Together, the couple is parents to a son named Oliver Simmons and a daughter named Elise Simmons.
Michael Yo as seen alongside Larry Wilmore in July 2023 (Michael Yo / Instagram)
Race / Ethnicity
Multiracial (Black, White, and Asian)
He has African-American ancestry on his father’s side and is of Korean descent on his mother’s side.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Tall height
Striking smile
Michael Yo Favorite Things
Korean Foods – Bulgogi, Kalbi
Source – HalfKorean.com
Michael Yo as seen in November 2023 (Michael Yo / Instagram)
Michael Yo Facts
He appeared as a judge on Netflix’s baking competition show Is It Cake? in 2022.
In 2020, Michael participated in the 15th season of America’s Got Talent by performing stand-up comedy in front of judges Howie Mandel, Sofia Vergara, Heidi Klum, and Simon Cowell. He advanced until the quarter-final round before getting eliminated from the competition.
He played football while studying at the University of Arkansas. However, his football dreams ended because of multiple concussions.
Michael was one of the contestants on season 1 episode 7 of Fear Factor which aired on July 23, 2001. He had to perform stunts like free-falling from a 100-foot-high hotel window, being suspended upside down in a water tank, eating sheep’s eyes, etc.
Michael has had small parts in films such as From Justin to Kelly (2003), Losing Control (2011), Bling Ring (2013) and television series such as Amber Brown (2022), Happy Together (2019), Starter Pack (2018), Kevin Can Wait (2017-2018), etc.
In 2016, he received a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for ‘Outstanding Entertainment News Program’ for the newsmagazine program, The Insider.
