What is Earthquake’s Net Worth?

Earthquake, an accomplished American comedian, actor, and radio host, boasts a net worth of $3 million. He is widely recognized for his performances in the TV sitcoms “Everybody Hates Chris” and “The Neighborhood,” as well as his roles in films like “The Longshots” and “Barnyard.” In addition to his acting career, he has made a mark in stand-up comedy and hosts the radio show “Quake’s House.”

Early Life and Education

Born Nathaniel Stroman on May 29, 1963, in Washington, DC, he earned the nickname Earthquake from his mother, who humorously likened his unplanned birth to a “natural disaster.” After finishing his studies at Ballou High School, he promptly joined the United States Air Force, seeking independence from his family home.

Stand-up Comedy

During his time in the Air Force, Earthquake honed his comedic skills by performing in the Tops and Blues talent show. In the early 1990s, he began showcasing his talent in small venues and eventually bought the Uptown Comedy Corner in Atlanta, Georgia, where he featured top-tier stand-up comedians. He later launched his own venue, Earthquake’s Comedy Corner II. His national fame grew in 1997 when he became part of Russell Simmons’s Def Comedy Jam Tour. By 2002, he joined the Latham Entertainment Presents Comedy Tour, and he continued touring and starring in multiple television comedy specials. In 2005, he was featured in a half-hour segment for HBO’s revived series “One Night Stand,” and in 2007, he appeared on “All Star Def Comedy Jam.” His first Netflix comedy special, produced by Dave Chappelle, debuted in early 2022.

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Acting Career

Earthquake’s film debut came with a minor role in Kevin Smith’s 2005 film “Clerks II.” He gained further recognition on TV by playing Uncle Mike, a recurring character on “Everybody Hates Chris,” portraying the lazy and freeloading uncle of the main character. In 2006, he lent his voice to the character Root, a rooster, in the animated film “Barnyard” and its related video game and TV spinoff. His live-action roles continued with the 2008 basketball-themed dramedy “The Longshots,” where he starred alongside Ice Cube and Keke Palmer as the character Karl.

In 2018, Earthquake began portraying the recurring character Que, a barbershop owner, on the CBS sitcom “The Neighborhood,” a role he held until 2021. His other acting ventures include guest roles on the sitcoms “In the Cut” and “South Side.” He also reprised his role as Uncle Mike in the animated series “Everybody Still Hates Chris,” which debuted on Comedy Central in 2024, and portrayed Cookie Rojas, a Cuban-American baseball player, in Netflix’s 2024 film “Unfrosted.”

Radio

Earthquake started his radio career as a recurring contributor on “The Steve Harvey Morning Show,” where he appeared every Tuesday and Thursday and occasionally filled in for Harvey. In 2013, he became a full-time radio host at New York’s 107.5 WBLS, staying until 2016. Following this, he launched “Quake’s House,” a show broadcast on SiriusXM and the LOL Network.

Personal Life

In 2025, Earthquake married Rashida Miller, whom he had first met when he was performing at the Laugh Factory in Los Angeles, California. The two are involved in philanthropy through the Stroman Foundation.