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Personal Info

Gender

Male

Birthday

1978-12-11 (46 years old)

Place of Birth

Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Roy Wood Jr.

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

Acting

2025

2024

2023

Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie! as Department Store Santa / Old Man Buechler (voice)
Super Maximum Retro Show as Self - Guest
Command Z as Sam

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

The Last O.G. as Runson

2017

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2009

2006

2005

American Dad! as Pilot (voice)

2003

1996

The Daily Show as Self - Guest Host
The Daily Show as Self - Correspondent

1990

Have I Got News for You as Self - Guest Host

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Production

2025

'98 Honda as Executive Producer

2024

Have I Got News for You as Executive Producer

2021

The Neutral Ground as Executive Producer

2017

Roy Wood Jr.: Father Figure as Executive Producer

Writing

Creator