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Roy Wood Jr. Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1978-12-11

Birthplace:
Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Credits:
56 Total Roles

Roy Wood Jr.

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Biography

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

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2026 Outcome MOVIE Reverend Leondrus Carter
2025 A CNN Special Event: Roy Wood Jr.’s Very Very Very Merry Holiday Special MOVIE Self
2025 Love, Brooklyn MOVIE Alan
2025 Going, Going, Gone: The Magic of the Home Run MOVIE Self
2025 Roy Wood Jr.: Lonely Flowers MOVIE Self
2024 15 Years of 30 for 30 MOVIE Self
2024 Have I Got News for You TV Self - Host
2023 Off Script with The Hollywood Reporter TV Self
2023 Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie! MOVIE Department Store Santa / Old Man Buechler (voice)
2023 Command Z TV Sam

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