About

Known credits:
25
Birthday:
1978-12-11
Place of birth:
Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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Roy Wood Jr.

Overview

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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2025 Love, Brooklyn Actor Alan N/A
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2025 Roy Wood Jr.: Lonely Flowers Actor Self N/A
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2024 Have I Got News for You Actor Self - Host N/A
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2023 Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie! Actor Department Store Santa / Old Man Buechler (voice) 58
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2023 Command Z Actor Sam N/A
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2022 2022 Back That Year Up with Kevin Hart & Kenan Thompson Actor Self 58
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2022 Confess, Fletch Actor Inspector Morris Monroe 60
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2021 Roy Wood Jr.: Imperfect Messenger Actor 59
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2021 Imperfect Messenger Actor Himself N/A
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2021 Sam Morril: Full Capacity Actor N/A
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2020 Remembering RBG: A Nation Ugly Cries Actor Self 59
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2020 The Opening Act Actor Gary 58
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2019 The Death of Dick Long Actor Dr. Richter 59
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2019 Roy Wood Jr.: No One Loves You Actor Himself 59
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2017 Roy Wood Jr.: Father Figure Actor Himself 59
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2015 This Is Not Happening Actor Himself - Host 69
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2006 Bob & Tom Radio: The Comedy Tour Actor 59
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Confess, Fletch Actor N/A
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Writing

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2019 Roy Wood Jr.: No One Loves You Writing Writer 59
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2017 Roy Wood Jr.: Father Figure Writing Writer 59
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Production

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2021 The Neutral Ground Production Executive Producer 58
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2017 Roy Wood Jr.: Father Figure Production Executive Producer 59
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