WILLIAMSPORT — Rodney Carrington wears many hats, including those of comedian, singer, father and actor.

But the hat that fits him best is a cowboy hat that gives him the persona of being just a regular guy.

“Ever since I became popular, I never really fit in with the whole Hollywood crowd,” Carrington said. “In fact, when I had my show on ABC a few years back and I would have to go to these fancy studio gatherings, I would be standing there next to all these stars, like the cast from ‘Desperate Housewives’ and the stars, as though I was part of the staff from the kitchen.”

On May 14, Carrington will certainly not be mistaken for kitchen help when he two-steps his way to the Community Arts Center for a performance loaded with his trademark brand of humor that often pokes fun at himself and his family.

“I am at my best when I am in front of an audience. It just pumps me up and gives me such a rush. My fans that turn out to see me are a blast. They know what they are getting into when they buy their tickets and they expect to see a certain type show of a certain quality. This isn’t a guy with a stool telling jokes for an hour. People coming to Williamsport will see a two-hour-long show with an opening act, music and video aspects and some darn good comedy.”

A few of the highlights of Carrington’s career include “Rodney,” his own sitcom on ABC, which ran from 2004 to 2006, a collection of multi-million selling comedy albums, a book, DVDs and touring.

His “King of the Mountains” and “Morning Wood” albums were both chart toppers as well as being RIAA-certified Gold Records.

“It’s funny, I get paid to go on stage and bull- - - - with the people,” he said. “My father has been doing that his entire life and no one ever paid him for doing it, so I am very lucky. Doing this type of work allows me to not have to load some tractor-trailer all day long or work some real job.”

People attending his Williamsport performance should expect to experience an adults-only show with its roots based in Carrington’s colorful and hilarious life.

“The things I tend to laugh at is the stuff you come across in everyday life,” Carrington said. “There is some truth based in everything funny, so when I stand on stage and talk about my wife or sex, having kids or drinking beer, people in the audience can relate to that. They are going to be sitting in their seat and laugh and think, ‘I ain’t the only one with a mixed-up life.’ ”

His fans come from all backgrounds and age groups, basically they are people who enjoy a good laugh and are not uptight and are able to laugh at themselves and other situations.

“I tend to get a lot of women and married men come to my shows. I think they can really relate to the whole sex and life stuff,” he said.

Part of his connection with the audience stems from his guy-next-door personality.

“People feel like I’m someone they’re familiar with, someone that they know. Someone once told me after a show that I go through the same garbage they do and live what they live. People can identify with the struggles I have had in my life and can laugh at how I make fun of them.”

In addition to touring, the talented performer recently completed his first film, “Beer for My Horses,” which he co-wrote and co-stars in with country crooner Toby Keith.