Roy Wood Jr.

Born: 1978-12-11

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)


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Confess, Fletch

as Inspector Morris Monroe
Released: 2022-09-16

The roguishly charming and endlessly troublesome Fletch becomes the prime suspect in a murder...

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The Death of Dick Long

as Dr. Richter
Released: 2019-09-27

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Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie!

as Department Store Santa / Old Man Buechler (voice)
Released: 2023-11-21

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The Opening Act

as Gary
Released: 2020-10-16

The film follows Will Chu whose true life passion is to become a stand-up comedian. He is given...

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2022 Back That Year Up with Kevin Hart & Kenan Thompson

as Self
Released: 2022-12-23

Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson take an irreverent, unfiltered look at the biggest moments from...

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Remembering RBG: A Nation Ugly Cries

as Self
Released: 2020-10-30

“Remembering RBG: A Nation Ugly Cries with Desi Lydic” follows Lydic on a journey through the...

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Roy Wood Jr.: Father Figure

as Himself
Released: 2017-02-19

Roy Wood Jr. tackles freeway protests, examines the origin of the blues, and explains why the...

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Sam Morril: Full Capacity

as uncredited
Released: 2021-09-16

A documentary about the comedy clubs reopening in NYC and getting back to some sense of normalcy.

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Roy Wood Jr.: Imperfect Messenger

as uncredited
Released: 2021-10-29

Roy Wood Jr. discusses the difference between "ancestors" and "forefathers," why Leonardo...

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Roy Wood Jr.: No One Loves You

as Himself
Released: 2019-01-25

Roy Wood Jr. explores some of today's most complicated issues, from the plight of the black...

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The Kelly Clarkson Show

as uncredited
First aired: 2019-09-09

Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well...

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The Jennifer Hudson Show

as Self
First aired: 2022-09-12

Talented entertainer and newly-minted EGOT Jennifer Hudson takes on the daytime talk show landscape.

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Late Night with Seth Meyers

as Self
First aired: 2014-02-25

Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live’s" longest serving anchor on the show’s wildly popular...

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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

as Self
First aired: 2015-09-08

Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,...

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The Daily Show

as Self - Correspondent
First aired: 1996-07-22

The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.

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The Daily Show

as Self - Guest Host
First aired: 1996-07-22

The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.

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American Dad!

as Pilot (voice)
First aired: 2005-02-06

The series focuses on an eccentric motley crew that is the Smith family and their three...

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Sherri

as Self - Guest
First aired: 2022-09-12

Sherri Shepherd, actress, comic, and Emmy Award-winning longtime co-host of "The View", appears...

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Better Call Saul

as Grant
First aired: 2015-02-08

Six years before Saul Goodman meets Walter White. We meet him when the man who will become Saul...

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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

as Boeing Employee
First aired: 2014-04-27

A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.

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Gotham Comedy Live

as Self - Comedian
First aired: 2012-11-15

Gotham Comedy Club, a popular comedy venue in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, is the...

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Only Murders in the Building

as Vaughn
First aired: 2021-08-31

Three strangers share an obsession with true crime and suddenly find themselves wrapped up in one.

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Space Force

as Liaison Bert Mellows
First aired: 2020-05-29

A four-star general begrudgingly teams up with an eccentric scientist to get the U.S. military's...

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The Last O.G.

as Runson
First aired: 2018-04-03

An ex-felon is shocked to see just how much the world has changed when he is released from...

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Celebrity Wheel of Fortune

as uncredited
First aired: 2021-01-07

Hosted by Pat Sajak and Vanna White, celebrity contestants spin the wheel and solve word puzzles...

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Tamron Hall

as Self - Guest
First aired: 2019-09-09

Former news host and journalist Tamron Hall discusses all things topical and engages those she...

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Game Theory with Bomani Jones

as Self
First aired: 2022-03-13

Bomani Jones breaks down timely issues in the world of sports in this series that features a mix...

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Flatbush Misdemeanors

as Principal Douglas
First aired: 2021-05-23

Neighborhood best friends and urban millennials Dan and Kevin hilariously climb the ladder to...

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SUPER MAX RETRO SHOW

as Self - Guest
First aired: 2023-03-07

Videos, photos, ads and games from the pre-Internet era and a focus on things that would have...

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Command Z

as Sam
First aired: 2023-07-17

A scientist tasks his employees with a "historic" mission to travel back in time to revise...

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Sullivan & Son

as uncredited
First aired: 2012-07-19

Sullivan & Son is an American comedy television series created by Rob Long and Steve Byrne that...

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This Is Not Happening

as Himself - Host
First aired: 2015-01-22

Outrageous stories from stand-up comedians, musicians and more show why real life experiences...

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