In the ’90s, Sinbad was a near-constant presence on TV and at the movies. But we don’t hear too much from this one-named comedian anymore. So just where did Sinbad go? Let’s find out!
One of the main reasons Sinbad isn’t as prolific as he used to be is because his health isn’t always one hundred percent. In 2010, for example, he had to undergo knee replacement surgery, which is a costly and painful procedure that requires a lot of recovery time. Patients essentially have to re-learn to walk. Sinbad received two artificial joints, or “bionic knees,” as he calls them. Alas, the new knees left one of his legs slightly longer than the other, which made his gait become what he refers to as “a pimp walk.”
Sinbad was knocked out of commission again five years later, when his chronic back pain grew so unbearable that in 2015, on his 59th birthday, no less, he had to undergo double fusion spinal surgery. The procedure lasted for 10 hours. But as of 2019, he’s still alive and kicking.
Watch the video for more about why Sinbad has disappeared!
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Dealing with medical problems | 0:12
Dwindling comedic output | 1:04
Saving another comic’s life | 1:38
Getting funky | 2:20
Filing for bankruptcy | 2:55
Living in reality TV | 3:43