Roy Wood Jr.

Roy Wood Jr.

Born: December 11, 1978
in Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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)

Movies for Roy Wood Jr....

Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie!
Title: Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie!
Character: Department Store Santa / Old Man Buechler (voice)
Released: November 21, 2023
Type: Movie
The holiday season has arrived, and brilliant but accident-prone Steve Urkel has already ruined his local celebration by publicly humiliating a shopping mall Santa. In his attempt to make things right and score some nice points with the big guy in the North Pole, Steve creates an invention that only makes things worse. Using his big brain and even bigger heart, Steve must find the real Santa to see if together they can help the city rediscover the holiday spirit.
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Title: Command Z
Character: Sam
Released: July 17, 2023
Type: TV
A scientist tasks his employees with a "historic" mission to travel back in time to revise history and save the world.
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Title: SUPER MAX RETRO SHOW
Character: Self - Guest
Released: March 7, 2023
Type: TV
Videos, photos, ads and games from the pre-Internet era and a focus on things that would have gone viral had the web existed back then. A group of guest panelists will join in and comment, as well as share their memories from the 1970s, 80s and 90s.
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2022 Back That Year Up with Kevin Hart & Kenan Thompson
Title: 2022 Back That Year Up with Kevin Hart & Kenan Thompson
Character: Self
Released: December 23, 2022
Type: Movie
Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson take an irreverent, unfiltered look at the biggest moments from 2022 in pop culture, social media, politics and sports.
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Confess, Fletch
Title: Confess, Fletch
Character: Inspector Morris Monroe
Released: September 16, 2022
Type: Movie
The roguishly charming and endlessly troublesome Fletch becomes the prime suspect in a murder case while searching for a stolen art collection. The only way to prove his innocence? Find out which of the long list of suspects is the culprit - from the eccentric art dealer and a missing playboy to a crazy neighbor and Fletch’s Italian girlfriend. Crime, in fact, has never been this disorganized.
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Title: The Jennifer Hudson Show
Character: Self
Released: September 12, 2022
Type: TV
Talented entertainer and newly-minted EGOT Jennifer Hudson takes on the daytime talk show landscape.
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Title: Sherri
Character: Self - Guest
Released: September 12, 2022
Type: TV
Sherri Shepherd, actress, comic, and Emmy Award-winning longtime co-host of "The View", appears before a live audience with a daily dose of pop culture, comedy, conversations, and daytime talk staples, including celebrity and human interest interviews;
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Title: Game Theory with Bomani Jones
Character: Self
Released: March 13, 2022
Type: TV
Bomani Jones breaks down timely issues in the world of sports in this series that features a mix of topical news, in-depth analysis, interviews with special guests, field pieces, interstitials, and Jones' signature commentary.
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Title: Imperfect Messenger
Character: Himself
Released: October 29, 2021
Type: TV
Roy Wood Jr. discusses the difference between "ancestors" and "forefathers," why Leonardo DiCaprio is the greatest white ally ever and how celebrities use fame to get people out of prison.
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Roy Wood Jr.: Imperfect Messenger
Title: Roy Wood Jr.: Imperfect Messenger
Released: October 29, 2021
Type: Movie
Roy Wood Jr. discusses the difference between "ancestors" and "forefathers," why Leonardo DiCaprio is the greatest white ally ever and how celebrities use fame to get people out of prison.
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Sam Morril: Full Capacity
Title: Sam Morril: Full Capacity
Released: September 16, 2021
Type: Movie
A documentary about the comedy clubs reopening in NYC and getting back to some sense of normalcy.
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Title: Only Murders in the Building
Character: Vaughn
Released: August 31, 2021
Type: TV
Three strangers share an obsession with true crime and suddenly find themselves wrapped up in one.
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Title: Flatbush Misdemeanors
Character: Principal Douglas
Released: May 23, 2021
Type: TV
Neighborhood best friends and urban millennials Dan and Kevin hilariously climb the ladder to nowhere in Flatbush, Brooklyn. But even inside the losing, they find there are little wins that come from tackling hipsters, mental health issues and the rising tide of gentrification.
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Title: Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
Released: January 7, 2021
Type: TV
Hosted by Pat Sajak and Vanna White, celebrity contestants spin the wheel and solve word puzzles for a chance to win up to one million dollars for charity.
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Remembering RBG: A Nation Ugly Cries
Title: Remembering RBG: A Nation Ugly Cries
Character: Self
Released: October 30, 2020
Type: Movie
“Remembering RBG: A Nation Ugly Cries with Desi Lydic” follows Lydic on a journey through the five stages of grief—denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and… what's the opposite of the acceptance? —as she comes to terms with the passing of the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg and where to go from here.
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The Opening Act
Title: The Opening Act
Character: Gary
Released: October 16, 2020
Type: Movie
The film follows Will Chu whose true life passion is to become a stand-up comedian. He is given the opportunity to emcee a comedy show, opening for his hero, Billy G. Chu has to decide if he wants to continue the life he has set up or to pursue his dream, the life of a comedian.
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Title: Space Force
Character: Liaison Bert Mellows
Released: May 29, 2020
Type: TV
A four-star general begrudgingly teams up with an eccentric scientist to get the U.S. military's newest agency — Space Force — ready for lift-off.
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The Death of Dick Long
Title: The Death of Dick Long
Character: Dr. Richter
Released: September 27, 2019
Type: Movie
Dick died last night, and Zeke and Earl don’t want anybody finding out how. That’s too bad though, cause news travels fast in small-town Alabama.
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Title: The Kelly Clarkson Show
Released: September 9, 2019
Type: TV
Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and everyday people who are beacons of hope in their communities.
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Title: Tamron Hall
Character: Self - Guest
Released: September 9, 2019
Type: TV
Former news host and journalist Tamron Hall discusses all things topical and engages those she interviews in thorough meaningful and entertaining conversations.
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Roy Wood Jr.: No One Loves You
Title: Roy Wood Jr.: No One Loves You
Character: Himself
Released: January 25, 2019
Type: Movie
Roy Wood Jr. explores some of today's most complicated issues, from the plight of the black superhero to national anthem protests.
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Title: The Last O.G.
Character: Runson
Released: April 3, 2018
Type: TV
An ex-felon is shocked to see just how much the world has changed when he is released from prison for good behavior after a 15-year stint and returns to his newly gentrified Brooklyn neighborhood.
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Roy Wood Jr.: Father Figure
Title: Roy Wood Jr.: Father Figure
Character: Himself
Released: February 19, 2017
Type: Movie
Roy Wood Jr. tackles freeway protests, examines the origin of the blues, and explains why the Confederate flag is sometimes helpful.
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Title: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Character: Self
Released: September 8, 2015
Type: TV
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater. Stephen Colbert, Chris Licht, Tom Purcell, and Jon Stewart are executive producers. Barry Julien and Denise Rehrig serve as co-executive producers.must watch
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Title: Better Call Saul
Character: Grant
Released: February 8, 2015
Type: TV
Six years before Saul Goodman meets Walter White. We meet him when the man who will become Saul Goodman is known as Jimmy McGill, a small-time lawyer searching for his destiny, and, more immediately, hustling to make ends meet. Working alongside, and, often, against Jimmy, is “fixer” Mike Ehrmantraut. The series tracks Jimmy’s transformation into Saul Goodman, the man who puts “criminal” in “criminal lawyer".
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Title: This Is Not Happening
Character: Himself - Host
Released: January 22, 2015
Type: TV
Outrageous stories from stand-up comedians, musicians and more show why real life experiences always make the best material.
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Title: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Character: Boeing Employee
Released: April 27, 2014
Type: TV
A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
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Title: Late Night with Seth Meyers
Character: Self
Released: February 25, 2014
Type: TV
Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live’s" longest serving anchor on the show’s wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as host of NBC’s "Late Night" — home to A-list celebrity guests, memorable comedy and the best in musical talent. As the Emmy Award-winning head writer for "SNL," Meyers has established a reputation for sharp wit and perfectly timed comedy, and has gained fame for his spot-on jokes and satire. Meyers takes his departure from "SNL" to his new post at "Late Night," as Jimmy Fallon moves to "The Tonight Show".
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Title: This Is Not Happening
Character: Himself - Host
Released: June 4, 2013
Type: TV
A raucous CC:Studios Web series featuring long-form storytelling from stand-up comedians.
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Title: Gotham Comedy Live
Character: Self - Comedian
Released: November 15, 2012
Type: TV
Gotham Comedy Club, a popular comedy venue in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, is the setting of an hourlong series that is shot in front of an audience at the club. Each episode features routines by several comics -- a list that has included such names as David Alan Grier, Gilbert Gottfried and Artie Lange -- in what the network says is an unedited and uncensored format. In addition to the big names of the field who take the Gotham stage, the show also features up-and-comers who want to make a name for themselves in the stand-up comedy business.
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Title: Sullivan & Son
Released: July 19, 2012
Type: TV
Sullivan & Son is an American comedy television series created by Rob Long and Steve Byrne that is broadcast on TBS. It stars Byrne as Steve Sullivan, who surprises his parents when he leaves his job as a corporate lawyer to take over a bar owned by his father in Pittsburgh. The series is executive-produced by Vince Vaughn, Peter Billingsley and Long, who also serves as showrunner. It premiered on July 19, 2012.
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Title: Comedy.tv
Released: September 26, 2009
Type: TV
Some say laughter is the best medicine. It’s true. Standup comedy has been known to cure everything from bad moods and frowns to fits of pouting. So for those who need a heavy dose of hilarity, try a spoonful of “Comedy.TV.” With no traffic jams, parking debacles, or two-drink minimums of the local comedy clubs, the most clever comedians jump onstage for a full-fledged funny fest.
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Bob & Tom Radio: The Comedy Tour
Title: Bob & Tom Radio: The Comedy Tour
Released: September 16, 2006
Type: Movie
Featuring: Mike Armstrong, Tom Griswold, Greg Hahn, Drew Hastings, Bob Kevoian, Roy Wood Jr. and Bob Zany
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Title: American Dad!
Character: Pilot (voice)
Released: February 6, 2005
Type: TV
The series focuses on an eccentric motley crew that is the Smith family and their three housemates: Father, husband, and breadwinner Stan Smith; his better half housewife, Francine Smith; their college-aged daughter, Hayley Smith; and their high-school-aged son, Steve Smith. Outside of the Smith family, there are three additional main characters, including Hayley's boyfriend turned husband, Jeff Fischer; the family's man-in-a-goldfish-body pet, Klaus; and most notably the family's zany alien, Roger, who is "full of masquerades, brazenness, and shocking antics."
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Title: The Daily Show
Character: Self - Correspondent
Released: July 22, 1996
Type: TV
The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.
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Title: The Daily Show
Character: Self - Guest Host
Released: July 22, 1996
Type: TV
The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.
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Outcome
Title: Outcome
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
A damaged Hollywood star must confront his demons and make amends after he is extorted with a mysterious video clip from his past.