• Height/Weight
    • Music
      • Singers
      • Rappers
      • DJs
      • Dancers
    • Movie
      • Actors
      • Actresses
      • Directors
    • Sport
      • Baseball players
      • Basketball players
      • Boxers
      • Chess Players
      • Golfers
      • Soccer players
      • Tennis players
      • Wrestlers
    • Business
      • Authors
      • Chefs
      • Designers
      • Journalists
      • Models
      • Politicians
      • Producers
  • Weight loss
  • Throwback
  • Family
BHW
  • Height/Weight
    • Music
      • Singers
      • Rappers
      • DJs
      • Dancers
    • Movie
      • Actors
      • Actresses
      • Directors
    • Sport
      • Baseball players
      • Basketball players
      • Boxers
      • Chess Players
      • Golfers
      • Soccer players
      • Tennis players
      • Wrestlers
    • Business
      • Authors
      • Chefs
      • Designers
      • Journalists
      • Models
      • Politicians
      • Producers
  • Weight loss
  • Throwback
  • Family
  • Facebook

  • Twitter

Family

Meet Comedian Cum Talk Show Host Arsenio Hall and his small family

Meet Comedian Cum Talk Show Host Arsenio Hall and his small family

Till date, he is majorly recognized as the first black late-night syndicated talk show host from his groundbreaking Arsenio Hall Show (1989 – 1994) and for his signature rallying hand and excited whooping gestures. Not only was he known in the comedy sector but Arsenio acted in movies like Coming to America (1988) and Amazon Women on the Moon (1987).

Date of Birth: February 12, 1956

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

He became interested in magic as young as 7 and began performing at birthday parties weddings and other celebrations. His interest changed gradually from magic to comedy ad he finally decided in the 1980s to pursue a career as a comedian. Hall started out in advertising though but switched to stand-up comedy and was eventually discovered by singer Nancy Wilson. Keep on reading as we take you through the small family of the hilarious African-American.

Annie Hall (mother)

Arsenio Hall's family - mother Annie Hall

She was the secretary who worked in church on summer vacations and fell in love with the older pastor who was also her father’s best friend. After her divorce from Fred, she took her son and went to live with her mother a few blocks away. She attended school while working two jobs in order to cater for her family and because she was so busy, Annie barely had the energy to pay attention to her son’s theatrical abilities but she did send him to summer classes that helped hone his creativity.

Fred Hall (father)

Year of Death: 1979

Fred was a Baptist preacher but separated from Anne when their only child was just six. According to Arsenio, his father was the clergy man who rarely had time for social activities with his “family” as he was always preparing one sermon note or the other. This does not go to say his father did not love him but ministry just came first all the time.

Arsenio Hall has no siblings


Cheryl Bonacci (former partner)

Arsenio Hall's family - ex-partner Cheryl Bonacci

Cheryl with son Arsenio Jr

Duration of Relationship: 1987 – 2002 (15 years)

Cheryl was his former girlfriend, manager and mother to his only child.

Arsenio Cheron Hall Jr. (son with Cheryl Bonacci)

Arsenio Hall's children  - son Arsenio Cheron Hall Jr.

Month of Birth: September 1999

Hall had been told by his doctor that he couldn’t physically have children and this news saddened him big time. He really loved kids and seeing his friends happy as fathers only made him want it much more. He tried several times to be hopeful but nothing seemed to work until his former lover got pregnant. As expected, the talk show host was overjoyed and could care less whether it was a boy or girl but secretly hoped his child would be a boy. Again, his wishes were granted and Bonaccci had a boy.

For many years after the birth of the younger Arsenio, Hall chose fatherhood over fame and became a stay-at-home dad. According to the celebrity entertainer, he fell in love with the idea of fatherhood so much so that he was willing to let go of his career at least for the early years in his son’s life. He was determined to be there for every milestone however insignificant it may be.

Arsenio Hall's family  - son Arsenio Hall Jr. and ex-partner Cheryl Bonacci

Arsenio Hall Jr. with mother Cheryl Bonacci

One day, Arsenio Jr. encouraged his father to go for the Celebrity Apprentice show. It was a program they always watched as father and son and Hall had been invited quite a few times to come for the show but he declined every invite saying it would take him away from his son and he wasn’t ready for that. He took his son’s advice and fortunately, he won the show. Now, Arsenio is looking forward to working more as he thinks he can finally juggle life as an entertainer and a dad.

Click to add a comment

Leave a Reply

Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Family
December 15, 2017
Katy Botnar
Katy Botnar
Related Itemsmain
  • 10 Shares
Katy Botnar
Author Katy Botnar
December 15, 2017

More in Family

Discover singer Jessie J’s family Ties

Katy BotnarJanuary 25, 2023
Read More
Lisa Marie Presley's family: parents, siblings, husband and kids

Meet music royalty Lisa Marie Presley and her family

Katy BotnarJanuary 13, 2023
Read More

Gary Owen and His Family Tree

Katy BotnarJanuary 6, 2023
Read More

“Unstoppable” Bethany Hamilton Introduces Her Family

Katy BotnarJanuary 5, 2023
Read More

Dak Prescott and His Family Ties

Katy BotnarJanuary 4, 2023
Read More

Discover Bill Burr’s Family Life

Katy BotnarJanuary 3, 2023
Read More

Discover Kane Brown’s Family Ties

Katy BotnarJanuary 1, 2023
Read More

The “Giannis Family Effect”: Five Brothers, Five Stars

Katy BotnarDecember 21, 2022
Read More

Eli Manning: Playing Sports with a Whole Family

Katy BotnarDecember 16, 2022
Read More
Scroll for more
Tap

Latest

  • Discover singer Jessie J’s family Ties
    FamilyJanuary 25, 2023
  • Lisa Marie Presley's family: parents, siblings, husband and kids
    Meet music royalty Lisa Marie Presley and her family
    FamilyJanuary 13, 2023
  • Gary Owen and His Family Tree
    FamilyJanuary 6, 2023
  • “Unstoppable” Bethany Hamilton Introduces Her Family
    FamilyJanuary 5, 2023
  • Dak Prescott and His Family Ties
    FamilyJanuary 4, 2023
  • Discover Bill Burr’s Family Life
    FamilyJanuary 3, 2023
BHW
Online magazine about celebrities' height, weight and body measurements. Sources of all info and statistics are newspapers, books, resumes or social media.

  • About us
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contacts

© BHW 2016-2020

Soul singer turned reality star Toni Braxton and her family
Meet The Big Lebowski star Jeff Bridges and the other family members acting dynasty