Quick Facts
Born:
1978-12-11
Birthplace:
Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Credits:
56 Total Roles
Roy Wood Jr.
Acting
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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)
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
Better Call Saul
Grant
American Dad!
Pilot (voice)
Only Murders in the Building
Vaughn
Space Force
Liaison Bert Mellows
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Boeing Employee
The Daily Show
Self - Guest Host
The Daily Show
Self - Correspondent
The Daily Show
Self
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 |