About Desi Banks
Born 1993. Desi Banks is an American comedian, actor and american football player.
Desi Terrell Banks Jr. (born May 9, 1993) is an American comedian and actor. He played two seasons of college football for Morehead State as a wide receiver.
Early life and education
Banks was born and raised in the Eastside of Atlanta, Georgia. He transferred and joined the Georgia State Panthers football team but did not get any playing time. He graduated from Georgia State in December 2015 with a bachelor's degree in sociology.
Career
Banks began posting comedy sketches to Vine in 2012. As his videos went viral, he decided after graduation in 2015 to build a career in comedy because "football didn't work out". The Hollywood Reporter has ranked him at least as high as No. 3 on its Top Comedians list.
Banks started doing stand-up comedy in 2017. In 2018, he founded a production company, Desi Banks Productions, that makes online videos.
Filmography
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Desi Banks?
American comedian
When was Desi Banks born?
Desi Banks was born on 9 May 1993 in Atlanta.
What is Desi Banks's occupation?
Desi Banks is a comedian, actor and american football player.
What nationality is Desi Banks?
Desi Banks is American.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Desi Banks. https://biography.guide/desi-banks/
MLA: "Desi Banks." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/desi-banks/.
Chicago: "Desi Banks." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/desi-banks/.
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