Arnold Pinnix began his comedy and theater career in North Carolina with plays, shows, radio appearances and ads. He was discovered by Jesse Jackson, relocated to New York where he worked in The Cosby Show and Saturday Night Live, and later joined the Reverend Al Sharpton in his quest for social justice as Director of Arts and Culture at the National Action Network. He currently operates Arnold Arts, a performance and theater arts company with programming, live shows, training and consultation.