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| Also Known As | Christopher Julius Rock III |
|---|---|
| Born | February 7, 1966 (age 59) • Georgetown • South Carolina |
| Awards And Honors | Grammy Award (2005) • Grammy Award (1999) • Grammy Award (1997) • Emmy Award (2009): Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Special • Emmy Award (1999): Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Music Program • Emmy Award (1997): Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Music Program • Emmy Award (1997): Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Special • Grammy Award (2006): Best Comedy Album • Grammy Award (2000): Best Spoken Comedy Album • Grammy Award (1998): Best Spoken Comedy Album |
| Notable Works | “Head of State” |
| Married To | Malaak Compton (1996–2016) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) | "Fargo" (2020) • "The Witches" (2020) • "Dolemite Is My Name" (2019) • "Nobody's Fool" (2018) • "The Week Of" (2018) • "Sandy Wexler" (2017) • "Empire" (2015) • "The Jim Gaffigan Show" (2015) • "Broad City" (2015) • "Top Five" (2014) • "Grown Ups 2" (2013) • "A.N.T. Farm" (2013) • "Louie" (2011–2012) • "Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted" (2012) • "What to Expect When You're Expecting" (2012) • "2 Days in New York" (2012) • "Grown Ups" (2010) • "Death at a Funeral" (2010) • "Everybody Hates Chris" (2005–2009) • "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa" (2008) • "You Don't Mess with the Zohan" (2008) • "Bee Movie" (2007) • "I Think I Love My Wife" (2007) • "Madagascar" (2005) • "The Longest Yard" (2005) • "Paparazzi" (2004) • "Head of State" (2003) • "The Bernie Mac Show" (2003) • "Pauly Shore Is Dead" (2003) • "Bad Company" (2002) • "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back" (2001) • "Osmosis Jones" (2001) • "Pootie Tang" (2001) • "A.I. Artificial Intelligence" (2001) • "Down to Earth" (2001) • "Nurse Betty" (2000) • "Dogma" (1999) • "Lethal Weapon 4" (1998) • "Doctor Dolittle" (1998) • "King of the Hill" (1998) • "Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child" (1997) • "Beverly Hills Ninja" (1997) • "Homicide: Life on the Street" (1996) • "Sgt. Bilko" (1996) • "Martin" (1996) • "The Moxy Show" (1995) • "The Immortals" (1995) • "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" (1995) • "Panther" (1995) • "In Living Color" (1993–1994) • "CB4" (1993) • "Boomerang" (1992) • "New Jack City" (1991) • "I'm Gonna Git You Sucka" (1988) • "Miami Vice" (1987) • "Beverly Hills Cop II" (1987) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Directed) | "Top Five" (2014) • "I Think I Love My Wife" (2007) • "Everybody Hates Chris" (2006) • "Head of State" (2003) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Writing/Creator) | "Top Five" (2014) • "Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell" (2012–2013) • "Everybody Hates Chris" (2005–2009) • "Good Hair" (2009) • "I Think I Love My Wife" (2007) • "Head of State" (2003) • "Down to Earth" (2001) • "The Chris Rock Show" (1997–2000) • "Politically Incorrect" (1996–1997) • "HBO Comedy Half-Hour" (1994) • "In Living Color" (1993–1994) • "CB4" (1993) • "Comedy's Dirtiest Dozen" (1988) |
Top Questions
Where was Chris Rock born?
Chris Rock was born in Georgetown, South Carolina, United States.
When was Chris Rock born?
Chris Rock was born on February 7, 1966.
Is Chris Rock married?
Malaak Compton (1996–2016)
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