From BET’s Comicview to The Tyra Banks Show, and from Comedy Central Presents to the Today show, Finesse Mitchell got his big break when he was asked to be a feature player on NBC’s Saturday Night Live, and was promoted to cast member in 2005. Long before becoming a regular on Saturday Night Live, this author, actor, and former insurance salesman made an impact in the world of stand up comedy, with sold out live performances all over the country and abroad. Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Mitchell graduated from the University of Miami. A former student and athlete who was a walk on for the Hurricanes football team, Mitchell played with other University of Miami alumni, such as Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Warren Sapp. Mitchell is also a distinguished member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.

With the help of Quincy Jones’ son, QD3, his stand up routine “Snap Famous” is now available in stores and online via DVD. Mitchell is also a writer for Essence magazine. His monthly column, “Oh, Brother!,” offers up hip, hilarious, and honest relationship advice to over one million Essence readers.

In 2007, Mitchell authored his first book, Your Girlfriends Only Know So Much, published by Simon Spotlight, giving no holds barred dating advice to women needing real answers to the same old, baffling relationship questions. In 2008, Mitchell created Snap Famous Productions, LLC, creating and producing content for animation, television, film, and the internet. Mitchell's Comedy Central Presents half-hour special is a favorite on the network and is one of its highest rated shows. The funny man can also be seen in the movies Who’s Your Caddy?, The Comebacks, and Mad Money.