Comedian Katt Williams was arrested in suburban Atlanta, Georgia, in the early morning hours of November 9, 2009. The entertainer was charged with burglary and criminal trespassing after a homeowner claimed he broke in and stole several items, including jewelry. He was said to be a guest at the home, before the accusation was made.
Williams was being held at the Coweta County Jail pending an arraignment. TMZ.com and CNN.com obtained his mug shot, in which he is seen smiling. http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/TV/11/09/katt.williams.arrest/
Career
Katt Williams as a stand-up comedian, has appeared in such venues as The Icehouse, The Improv, Hollywood Park Casino and many, many others throughout his days of performing stand-up comedy. He also has part of his career dedicated to acting as well. Some of the films he has appeared in include Friday After Next, Norbit, Epic Movie and The Perfect Holiday. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and raised in Dayton, Ohio by both socially and politically active parents.
Influences
Katt pulls his comedic style from talents such as Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy, who Katt acted alongside in the film Norbit. His acting and stand up style very much pull from these two men, which you can tell if you compare the three.