Biography
Milton "Lil Rel" Howery Jr. (born December 17, 1979) is an American actor and comedian. Howery is known for playing Robert Carmichael in NBC's television comedy series The Carmichael Show and Rod Williams in the horror film Get Out (2017).
Known For
Complete Filmography

Animal Friends
2026
Two animals become unlikely friends.

Dog Man
2025
as Chief (voice)
When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a harebrained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of ...

One of Them Days
2025
as The Buyer
Best friends and roommates Dreux and Alyssa are about to have One of Them Days. When they discover Alyssa’s boyfriend has blown their rent money, the ...

Code 3
2024
as Mike
A burned-out paramedic tries to survive his last 24 hours on the job while training a new recruit.

Code 3
2024
Executive Producer
A burned-out paramedic tries to survive his last 24 hours on the job while training a new recruit.

Harold and the Purple Crayon
2024
as Moose
Inside of his book, adventurous Harold can make anything come to life simply by drawing it. After he grows up and draws himself off the book's pages a...

We Grown Now
2024
as Jason
In 1992 Chicago, a story of two young legends in their own right begins. As wide-eyed and imaginative best friends Malik and Eric traverse the city, ...

Reunion
2024
as Ray Hammond
Centers on a murder that takes place at a high school reunion, unfolding during a snowstorm that leaves guests trapped in an isolated mansion.

A Hip Hop Story
2024
as Big Greg
A yoga posing music mogul teams up with rap's biggest stars to go on a mission to save hip hop.

Good Burger 2
2023
as Cecil McNevin
Dexter Reed is down on his luck after another one of his inventions fails. Ed welcomes Dex back to Good Burger with open arms and gives him his old jo...

Dashing Through the Snow
2023
as Nick
Eddie Garrick is a good-hearted man who has lost his belief in the wonder of Christmas. While spending time with his nine-year-old daughter Charlotte ...

The Mill
2023
as Joe
A businessman wakes up beside an ancient grist mill situated in the center of an open-air prison cell with no idea how he got there. Forced to work as...

The Mill
2023
Producer
A businessman wakes up beside an ancient grist mill situated in the center of an open-air prison cell with no idea how he got there. Forced to work as...

PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie
2023
as Sam Stinger (voice)
A magical meteor crash lands in Adventure City and gives the PAW Patrol pups superpowers, transforming them into The Mighty Pups.

Vacation Friends 2
2023
as Marcus
Newly married Marcus and Emily invite Ron and Kyla, who are also newly married with a baby, to join them at a Caribbean resort, where Marcus is meetin...

The Out-Laws
2023
as Tyree
A straight-laced bank manager is about to marry the love of his life. When his bank is held up by infamous Ghost Bandits during his wedding week, he b...

Out of the Loop
2023
as Self
Chicago comics talk about the trials and tribulations of developing their acts in the Windy City.

Lil Rel Howery: I Said It. Y'all Thinking It.
2022
as Self
For his second HBO stand-up special, Lil Rel Howery returns home to Chicago to share candid takes on fame, fatherhood, and therapy.

Lil Rel Howery: I Said It. Y'all Thinking It.
2022
Writer, Executive Producer
For his second HBO stand-up special, Lil Rel Howery returns home to Chicago to share candid takes on fame, fatherhood, and therapy.

Bromates
2022
as Jonesie
Longtime best friends Sid and Jonesie are dumped by their respective girlfriends. Both without a living situation, they decide to become "bromates", b...

Spin Me Round
2022
as Paul
When the manager of an Italian restaurant chain wins the opportunity to attend the franchise’s educational immersion program in Italy, what she though...

I Love My Dad
2022
as Jimmy
A hopelessly estranged father catfishes his son in an attempt to reconnect.

Luck
2022
as Marvin (voice)
Suddenly finding herself in the never-before-seen Land of Luck, the unluckiest person in the world must unite with the magical creatures there to turn...

Amy Schumer Presents: Parental Advisory
2022
as Self
Amy Schumer welcomes her favorite comedians to the stage in this special about family life, from the pressures of parenting to the joys of remarriage.

Deep Water
2022
as Grant
A well-to-do husband who allows his wife to have affairs in order to avoid a divorce becomes a prime suspect in the disappearance of her lovers.

National Champions
2021
as Coach Dunn
A star quarterback ignites a players’ strike hours before the biggest game of the year in order to fight for fair compensation, equality, and respect ...

Vacation Friends
2021
as Marcus
When a straight-laced couple that has fun with a rowdy couple on vacation in Mexico return to the States, they discover that the crazy couple they met...

Free Guy
2021
as Buddy
A bank teller discovers he is actually a background player in an open-world video game, and decides to become the hero of his own story. Now, in a wor...

Home
2021
as Jayden
An ex-felon returns home from prison and must confront the demons of his past.

Space Jam: A New Legacy
2021
as Game Announcer
When LeBron and his young son Dom are trapped in a digital space by a rogue A.I., LeBron must get them home safe by leading Bugs, Lola Bunny and the w...

Fatherhood
2021
as Jordan
A widowed new dad copes with doubts, fears, heartache and dirty diapers as he sets out to raise his daughter on his own. Inspired by a true story.

Bad Trip
2021
as Bud Malone
In this hidden-camera prank comedy, two best friends bond on a wild road trip to New York as they pull real people into their raunchy, raucous antics.

Judas and the Black Messiah
2021
as Wayne
Bill O'Neal infiltrates the Black Panthers on the orders of FBI Agent Mitchell and J. Edgar Hoover. As Black Panther Chairman Fred Hampton ascends—fal...

Tom & Jerry
2021
as Angel / Devil Tom (voice)
Tom the cat and Jerry the mouse get kicked out of their home and relocate to a fancy New York hotel, where a scrappy employee named Kayla will lose he...

Clouds
2020
as Mr. Weaver
Young musician Zach Sobiech discovers his cancer has spread, leaving him just a few months to live. With limited time, he follows his dream and makes ...

Celebrity Escape Room
2020
as Self
Jack Black is the master of ceremonies, leading Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Adam Scott, and Ben Stiller through a laugh-filled escape room adventure a...

The Photograph
2020
as Kyle
When famed photographer Christina Eames dies unexpectedly, she leaves her estranged daughter, Mae, hurt, angry and full of questions. When Mae finds a...

Lil Rel Howery: Live in Crenshaw
2019
as Himself
Known for his well-crafted storytelling and hilarious impressions of the myriad characters he encounters in life, Lel Rel Howery draws on his personal...

Lil Rel Howery: Live in Crenshaw
2019
Executive Producer, Writer
Known for his well-crafted storytelling and hilarious impressions of the myriad characters he encounters in life, Lel Rel Howery draws on his personal...

Brittany Runs a Marathon
2019
as Demetrius
Hilarious and outgoing, Brittany Forgler, is everybody’s best friend ― except her own. Her partying, underemployment and toxic relationships are catch...

Good Boys
2019
as Lucas' Dad
A group of young boys on the cusp of becoming teenagers embark on an epic quest to fix their broken drone before their parents get home.

The Angry Birds Movie 2
2019
as Alex (voice)
Red, Chuck, Bomb and the rest of their feathered friends are surprised when a green pig suggests that they put aside their differences and unite to fi...

Kevin Hart's Guide to Black History
2019
Kevin Hart highlights the fascinating contributions of black history's unsung heroes in this entertaining -- and educational -- comedy special.

Bird Box
2018
as Charlie
Five years after an ominous unseen presence drives most of society to suicide, a survivor and her two children make a desperate bid to reach safety.

Comedy Central Roast of Bruce Willis
2018
as Self
Bruce Willis goes from "Die Hard" to dead on arrival as some of the biggest names in entertainment serve up punches of their own to Hollywood's go-to ...

Uncle Drew
2018
as Dax Winslow
Uncle Drew recruits a squad of older basketball players to return to the court to compete in a tournament.

Tag
2018
as Reggie
For one month every year, five highly competitive friends hit the ground running in a no-holds-barred game of tag they’ve been playing since the first...

Moonlight
2017
as Joey
A look at an all-Black cast reboot of the TV show "Friends".

Get Out
2017
as Rod Williams
Chris and his girlfriend Rose go upstate to visit her parents for the weekend. At first, Chris reads the family's overly accommodating behavior as ner...

Mad Families
2017
as Ron Ron
Three families compete for a camping spot during a busy Fourth of July holiday weekend.

Lil Rel Howery: RELevent
2015
as Himself
Lil Rel Howery describes how he found out that his father wasn't a doctor, the difference between raising a son and a daughter, and racism within the ...

Lil Rel Howery: RELevent
2015
Writer
Lil Rel Howery describes how he found out that his father wasn't a doctor, the difference between raising a son and a daughter, and racism within the ...

Lil Rel : Undisputed Comedy
2012
as Self
The blind dime strikes hard in this standup with comedian Lil Rel. Rel goes in on dating hood girls who can't see. His parents stealing from him, and ...

Get a Job
2010
as Terry
Unemployed and living with the "mother-in-law from hell", a young comedian and his childhood friend are sucked into the ride of their lives when they ...

Too Good
N/A
as Michael
A recently deceased man arrives at the Gates of Heaven. There, he faces an unconventional interview with God herself, to determine if he’s good enough...
The Come Up
N/A
Black Stallions
N/A
A comedy film about rival brother jockeys
Haunted Heist
N/A
Four estranged friends reunite at what appears to be a typical house, But one friend has ulterior motives; he plans to rob the place and needs their h...
Maybe We Should
N/A
as Kevin
Determined to bring hope to their rural Pennsylvania community, a couple embark on an ambitious mission to establish a revolutionary therapy center fo...
F*ck Valentine's Day
N/A
Gina hates her Valentine's Day birthday and travels to Greece to prevent her boyfriend's proposal. With help from vacationers Johnny and his sister Mi...
Haunted Heist
N/A
Director, Producer
Four estranged friends reunite at what appears to be a typical house, But one friend has ulterior motives; he plans to rob the place and needs their h...