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Roy Wood Jr.

Roy Wood Jr.

Known For Acting
Birthday Dec 11, 1978 (46)
Birthplace Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Popularity 6 (history)
Updated Aug 05, 2024 (Update)
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
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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

Filmography

Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie!

Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie!

2023

as Department Store Santa / Old Man Buechler (voice)

Confess, Fletch

Confess, Fletch

2022

as Inspector Morris Monroe

The Opening Act

The Opening Act

2020

as Gary

The Death of Dick Long

The Death of Dick Long

2019

as Dr. Richter

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The Neutral Ground

The Neutral Ground

2021

Executive Producer

Roy Wood Jr.: Father Figure

Roy Wood Jr.: Father Figure

2017

Executive Producer

Organization Category Movie
Television Credits

Command Z

as Sam

Episodes: 8

First Aired: Jul 17, 2023

Flatbush Misdemeanors

as Principal Douglas

Episodes: 2

First Aired: May 23, 2021

Space Force

as Liaison Bert Mellows

Episodes: 2

First Aired: May 29, 2020

Only Murders in the Building

as Vaughn

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 31, 2021

Better Call Saul

as Grant

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Feb 08, 2015

American Dad!

as Pilot (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Feb 06, 2005

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

as Boeing Employee

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 27, 2014

The Last O.G.

as Runson

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 03, 2018

The Daily Show

as Self - Correspondent

Episodes: 1177

First Aired: Jul 22, 1996

This Is Not Happening

as Himself - Host

Episodes: 20

First Aired: Jan 22, 2015

Have I Got News for You

as Self - Host

Episodes: 13

First Aired: Sep 14, 2024

Sherri

as Self - Guest

Episodes: 5

First Aired: Sep 12, 2022

The Daily Show

as Self - Guest Host

Episodes: 4

First Aired: Jul 22, 1996

Late Night with Seth Meyers

as Self

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Feb 25, 2014

The Kelly Clarkson Show

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Sep 09, 2019

The Jennifer Hudson Show

as Self

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Sep 12, 2022

Tamron Hall

as Self - Guest

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Sep 09, 2019

Sullivan & Son

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Jul 19, 2012

Super Maximum Retro Show

as Self - Guest

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 07, 2023

Imperfect Messenger

as Himself

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 29, 2021

Gotham Comedy Live

as Self - Comedian

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 15, 2012

Game Theory with Bomani Jones

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 13, 2022

Comedy.tv

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 26, 2009

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 08, 2015

Password

as Self - Celebrity Guest

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 09, 2022

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 26, 2003

Impractical Jokers

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 15, 2011

@midnight with Chris Hardwick

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 21, 2013

Celebrity Wheel of Fortune

as Self - Contestant

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 07, 2021

Have I Got News for You

as Self - Guest Host

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 28, 1990

Have I Got a Bit More News for You

as Self - Presenter

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Unknown

Celebrity Jeopardy!

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 25, 2022

This Is Not Happening

as Himself - Host

Episodes: 0

First Aired: Jun 04, 2013

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