Omar Regan
| Omar Regan | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Omar Laquon Regan |
| Born |
June 12, 1975 Detroit, Michigan, United States |
| Medium | Stand-up, Film |
| Nationality | American |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Genres | Observational comedy, Impressions, Musical comedy, Documentary, Sketch comedy |
| Subject(s) | Islamic humour |
| Website | www |
Omar Laquon Regan (born June 12, 1975) is an American stand-up comedian, actor and former musician.
Regan was born in Detroit, Michigan, United States and was raised in Highland Park, Michigan to African American parents. Regan did not know his biological father. When he was five years old, his mother, Toya Monet Regan (born 1952), converted to Islam from Christianity, and married Imam Luqman Ameen Abdullah (born Christopher Thomas in 1956). Subsequently, Regan was raised as a Muslim.
Regan started his career as a musician and started writing songs at the age of nine. He formed the group S.O.A (Servants of Allah) with his brother at the age of 11 and performed their first show at the age of 12. They opened for artists including Redman, Method Man, Wu-Tang Clan, KRS-One, Royce da 5'9", Proof, and Eminem.
In 1999, they were offered a single record deal with Tommy Boy Records but turned it down in hope of a better contract. However, no deal was made and the brothers focused on solo careers.
At the age of 19, Regan moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in stand-up comedy and acting. In November 1999, while auditioning for different film roles, he first performed stand-up comedy at local Detroit comedy clubs.
In 2005, Regan was on the main stage at The World Famous Comedy Store in Hollywood and got the attention of talents scouts, soon after he appeared on E!'s reality series, Fight for Fame. He won and signed a year theatrical contract with Hollywood agency ACME Talent Agency. The new show did not get picked up for a second season and a year later and Regan was representing himself once again.
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