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Chris Rock

  • Birthplace: Andrews, South Carolina
  • Birthday: February 7, 1965

A vibrant, toothpick-thin comedian, actor and writer whose stand-up material has often dared to take on the African-American establishment yet found the universality in the American experience, Chris Rock became the favored comic de jour after distinguishing himself on NBC's "Saturday Night Live" from 1990-93. He later headlined two HBO specials and launched his own talk show "The Chris Rock Show" on HBO in 1997.

Born in South Carolina and raised in Brooklyn, Rock began performing in Manhattan comedy clubs as a teenage…more

Career Milestones

  • 2008

    Once again lent his voice to Marty the Zebra in "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa"

  • 2008

    Premiered his fifth HBO special, "Kill the Messenger"

  • 2007

    Directed and starred in a remake of a 1970s French film "I Think I Love My Wife"

  • 2005

    Co-starred with Adam Sandler and Burt Reynolds in "The Longest Yard" remake

  • 2005

    Hosted the 77th Academy Awards (ABC) at the Kodak Theater (aired in February)

Awards

  • 2006

    Grammy Award: Best Comedy Album

  • 2001

    ShoWest Award: Comedy Star of the Year

  • 2000

    American Comedy Award: Funniest Male Performer in a TV Special (Leading or Supporting) Network, Cable or Syndication

  • 2000

    Grammy Award: Best Spoken Comedy Album

  • 1999

    Emmy Award: Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Music Program

Upcoming Appearances

In Everybody Hates Chris

Friday, Dec 12 at 08:00 pm CW

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