Roy Wood Jr.

Roy Wood Jr.

1978-12-11

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)

Also appears in

Confess, Fletch

Confess, Fletch

6.3

Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie!

Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie!

5.5

The Death of Dick Long

The Death of Dick Long

6.1

2022 Back That Year Up with Kevin Hart & Kenan Thompson

2022 Back That Year Up with Kevin Hart & Kenan Thompson

5.0

The Opening Act

The Opening Act

5.4

Outcome

Outcome

Not yet rated

Love, Brooklyn

Love, Brooklyn

Not yet rated

Sam Morril: Full Capacity

Sam Morril: Full Capacity

Not yet rated

Roy Wood Jr.: Father Figure

Roy Wood Jr.: Father Figure

6.5

Bob & Tom Radio: The Comedy Tour

Bob & Tom Radio: The Comedy Tour

7.0

Roy Wood Jr.: Imperfect Messenger

Roy Wood Jr.: Imperfect Messenger

7.5

Remembering RBG: A Nation Ugly Cries

Remembering RBG: A Nation Ugly Cries

4.0

Roy Wood Jr.: No One Loves You

Roy Wood Jr.: No One Loves You

8.2