Roy Wood Jr.
Currently a correspondent on 'The Daily Show w/ Trevor Noah', Roy has been described by the Hollywood Reporter as "A Standout", and Entertainment Weekly called his brand of thought provoking comedy as "charismatic crankiness". In 2016 'Variety' magazine named him one of 10 Comics to watch.
Prior to 'The Daily Show' Roy spent three years on the TBS' sitcom, Sullivan and Son. And is still a regular on
He's currently a regular on 'Conan', ESPN's 'SportsNation' & Comedy Central's @Midnight.
A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Roy began his comedy career in 1998 at the age of 19 while attending Florida A&M University. He went on to make his television debut in 2006 on The Late Show with David Letterman. and finished third in the 2010 season of Last Comic Standing.
He's also appeared on HBO's Def Comedy Jam, Comedy Central's Premium Blend and The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson
Prior to this he also appeared at the 2006 Montreal Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in the "New Faces Showcase". In 2006, Wood appeared on the Bob and Tom Radio Show: The Comedy Tour on Comedy Central.
Also a veteran of radio (2001-2012) Roy's morning show took home awards from the Alabama Broadcasters association for 'Best Large Market Morning Show'.
Wood has recorded three nationally-released prank call CD's: My Momma Made Me Wear This (2003), Confessions of a High School Bench Warmer (2005) and I'll Slap You to Sleep! (2009). And has recently released his first comedy CD Things I think, I think (2013)
Known For | Acting |
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Most Rating | 1.268 |
Birthday | 1978-12-11 |
Place of Birth | Birmingham, Alabama, USA |
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2021
Sam Morril: Full Capacity
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Bob & Tom Radio: The Comedy Tour
7/2
Featuring: Mike Armstrong, Tom Griswold, Greg Hahn, Drew Hastings, Bob Kevoian, Roy Wood Jr. and Bob Zany
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2021
Roy Wood Jr.: Imperfect Messenger
7.5/2
Roy Wood Jr. discusses the difference between "ancestors" and "forefathers," why Leonardo DiCaprio is the greatest white ally ever and how celebrities...
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2023
Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie!
5.5/15
The holiday season has arrived, and brilliant but accident-prone Steve Urkel has already ruined his local celebration by publicly humiliating a shoppi...
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2022
Confess, Fletch
6.3/282
The roguishly charming and endlessly troublesome Fletch becomes the prime suspect in a murder case while searching for a stolen art collection. The on...
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Confess, Fletch
2022
2022 Back That Year Up with Kevin Hart & Kenan Thompson
5/2
Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson take an irreverent, unfiltered look at the biggest moments from 2022 in pop culture, social media, politics and sports.
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A damaged Hollywood star must confront his demons and make amends after he is extorted with a mysterious video clip from his past.
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2017
Roy Wood Jr.: Father Figure
6.5/8
Roy Wood Jr. tackles freeway protests, examines the origin of the blues, and explains why the Confederate flag is sometimes helpful.
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2019
Roy Wood Jr.: No One Loves You
8.2/4
Roy Wood Jr. explores some of today's most complicated issues, from the plight of the black superhero to national anthem protests.
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Roy Wood Jr.: No One Loves You
2019
The Death of Dick Long
6.119/143
Dick died last night, and Zeke and Earl don’t want anybody finding out how. That’s too bad though, cause news travels fast in small-town Alabama.
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2020
The Opening Act
5.413/23
The film follows Will Chu whose true life passion is to become a stand-up comedian. He is given the opportunity to emcee a comedy show, opening for hi...
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2020
Remembering RBG: A Nation Ugly Cries
4/2
“Remembering RBG: A Nation Ugly Cries with Desi Lydic” follows Lydic on a journey through the five stages of grief—denial, anger, bargaining, depressi...
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