Known For
Acting
Born
Dec 11, 1978
Place of Birth
Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Credits
57 titles
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
Filmography
ChikaBOOM!!
The End
Outcome
Reverend Leondrus Carter
A CNN Special Event: Roy Wood Jr.’s Very Very Very Merry Holiday Special
Love, Brooklyn
Alan
Going, Going, Gone: The Magic of the Home Run
Self
Roy Wood Jr.: Lonely Flowers
Self
'98 Honda
Executive Producer
15 Years of 30 for 30
Self
Have I Got News for You
Self - Host
Off Script with The Hollywood Reporter
Self
Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie!
Department Store Santa / Old Man Buechler (voice)
Command Z
Sam
Super Maximum Retro Show
Self - Guest
2022 Back That Year Up with Kevin Hart & Kenan Thompson
Self
Celebrity Jeopardy!
Self - Contestant
Confess, Fletch
Inspector Morris Monroe
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Self
Sherri
Self - Guest
Password
Self - Celebrity Guest
Game Theory with Bomani Jones
Self
Imperfect Messenger
Himself
Roy Wood Jr.: Imperfect Messenger
Sam Morril: Full Capacity
Only Murders in the Building
Vaughn
The Neutral Ground
Executive Producer
Flatbush Misdemeanors
Principal Douglas
Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
Self - Contestant
Remembering RBG: A Nation Ugly Cries
Self
The Opening Act
Gary
Space Force
Liaison Bert Mellows
The Death of Dick Long
Dr. Richter
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self
Tamron Hall
Self - Guest
Roy Wood Jr.: No One Loves You
Himself
The Last O.G.
Runson
Roy Wood Jr.: Father Figure
Himself
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self
Better Call Saul
Grant
This Is Not Happening
Self - Host
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Boeing Employee
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self - Guest
@midnight with Chris Hardwick
Self
This Is Not Happening
Himself - Host
Gotham Comedy Live
Self - Comedian
Sullivan & Son
Impractical Jokers
Conan
Self - Comedian
Comedy.tv
Self
Bob & Tom Radio: The Comedy Tour