Sinbad

Date of Birth: November 10, 1956

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Biography

David Adkins, popularly known by his stage name Sinbad, is an American stand-up comedian and actor. Born on November 10, 1956, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, Sinbad rose to fame in the 1980s and 1990s with his energetic and clean comedic style. After a stint in the United States Air Force, where he honed his comedic skills by entertaining his fellow servicemen, Sinbad began his career as a stand-up comedian. He gained national prominence after appearing on “Star Search” and subsequently landed a role on the TV show “A Different World.” Sinbad is known for his roles in films such as “Houseguest,” “First Kid,” and “Jingle All the Way.” Alongside his acting career, he has continued to perform stand-up comedy and has released several comedy specials. Sinbad is also noted for his work as a motivational speaker and advocate for clean comedy.

5 Interesting Facts about Sinbad

1. Sinbad was born David Adkins but chose his stage name to stand out and honor the mythical sailor Sinbad.

2. He served in the United States Air Force as a boom operator and was almost discharged for misconduct before turning his life around through comedy.

3. Sinbad is a self-described “clean” comedian, often avoiding profanity and adult humor in his routines.

4. He has won multiple NAACP Image Awards for his work on television and film.

5. Sinbad was a finalist on the show “Star Search,” which helped launch his comedy career.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Sinbad

1. “I don’t know if I believe in luck. I think I’m very fortunate.”

2. “If you want to be great at something, you’ve got to make sacrifices.”

3. “I always tell people I went to the Air Force, and I did stand-up comedy in the Air Force.”

4. “I think the hardest thing about being famous is that people are always nice to you.”

5. “I don’t believe in filtered voices. I think if you have something to say, say it.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At his peak, Sinbad’s net worth was estimated to be around $4 million.

Children

Sinbad has two children: a daughter named Paige Adkins and a son named Royce Adkins. Both Paige and Royce have pursued careers in the entertainment industry, with Paige being a singer and Royce working as a director and writer.