Meet Ron Taylor: Rising Comedian and Winner of Netflix's 'Funny AF'
Who is Ron Taylor? 5 things to know about the comedian who won Funny AF with Kevin Hart
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Ron Taylor, a Detroit native and winner of Netflix's 'Funny AF' competition, is making waves in the comedy scene. After overcoming personal struggles, he is set to appear in the upcoming 'Roast of Kevin Hart' special, showcasing his journey from living in a van to securing a one-hour Netflix special.
- 01Ron Taylor won Netflix's 'Funny AF' competition, beating 31 other comedians.
- 02Originally from Detroit, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue comedy.
- 03Taylor lived out of his van for eight years while performing at various venues.
- 04He released his debut comedy special, 'Avalanche,' in April 2024.
- 05Winning 'Funny AF' led to a one-hour special deal with Netflix and a successful tour.
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Ron Taylor, a comedian from Detroit, Michigan, gained recognition as the winner of Netflix's 'Funny AF' competition, where he triumphed over 31 contestants in a series of stand-up battles judged by Kevin Hart and Tiffany Haddish. Originally moving to Los Angeles to pursue his comedy career, Taylor faced significant challenges, including living out of his van from 2015 to 2023. His perseverance paid off when he released his debut special, 'Avalanche,' in April 2024. Following his victory on May 5, 2026, Taylor secured a one-hour comedy special deal with Netflix and is currently touring to sold-out audiences. He is also set to appear in the live 'Roast of Kevin Hart' special, adding to his growing list of achievements in the comedy world.
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