Career
After Ralphie May graduated from The Performing Arts Of Houston, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in entertainment. It was not until 2003's Last Comic Standing that he gained significant exposure. He was a fan favorite throughout the run of the first season but finished the first runner-up. After the show, May's popularity increased and he released his first comedy album, Just Correct, in 2004. He can currently be heard as a frequent guest on the Opie and Anthony satellite radio program. He has also appeared on VH1's Celebrity Fit Club where he lost 27 pounds.
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Ralphie May Timeline
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2003-2004: The Wayne Brady Show - IMDb Listing | Wikipedia
2004: Last Comic Standing - IMDb Listing | Wikipedia
2005: Celebrity Fit Club - IMDb Listing | Wikipedia
2006: Ralphie May: Girth of a Nation - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
2007: Ralphie May: Prime Cut - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
References
Fast Facts
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Born
February 1, 1972
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Birth name
Ralphie O. May
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Birth place
Chattanooga, Tennessee
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Opened for Sam Kinison while in high school
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Married to comedianne Lahna Turner
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Daughter
April June May
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Lives in Los Angeles, California
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Underwent Gastric Bypass Surgery
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Regular on Opie and Anthony
