Roy Wood Jr.
Known for Acting · 55 credits
- Born
- 1978-12-11 (age 47)
- Place of birth
- Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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
Known For
TV Shows (37)
The Daily Show
1996
as Self - Guest Host / Self - Correspondent
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
as Self
American Dad!
2005
as Pilot (voice)
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014
as Self - Guest
The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019
as Self / Self - Guest Host
Better Call Saul
2015
as Grant
Conan
2010
as Self - Comedian
The Jennifer Hudson Show
2022
as Self
The View
1997
as Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self - Guest
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
2014
as Boeing Employee
Have I Got News for You
1990
as Self - Host
Sherri
2022
as Self - Guest
@midnight with Chris Hardwick
2013
as Self
Only Murders in the Building
2021
as Vaughn
Tamron Hall
2019
as Self - Guest
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
as Self - Presenter
Impractical Jokers
2011
Space Force
2020
as Liaison Bert Mellows
Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
2021
as Self - Contestant
Gotham Comedy Live
2012
as Self - Comedian
The Last O.G.
2018
as Runson
Celebrity Jeopardy!
2022
as Self - Contestant
Off Script with The Hollywood Reporter
2023
as Self
Password
2022
as Self - Celebrity Guest
Comedy.tv
2009
as Self
Command Z
2023
as Sam
Have I Got News for You
2024
as Self - Host
Sullivan & Son
2012
Flatbush Misdemeanors
2021
as Principal Douglas
Game Theory with Bomani Jones
2022
as Self
Super Maximum Retro Show
2023
as Self - Guest
This Is Not Happening
2015
as Self - Host
Barbershop
as Robert
The End
2026
This Is Not Happening
2013
as Himself - Host
Imperfect Messenger
2021
as Himself
Movies (18)
Outcome
2026
as Reverend Leondrus Carter
Confess, Fletch
2022
as Inspector Morris Monroe
Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie!
2023
as Department Store Santa / Old Man Buechler (voice)
The Opening Act
2020
as Gary
Love, Brooklyn
2025
as Alan
The Death of Dick Long
2019
as Dr. Richter
2022 Back That Year Up with Kevin Hart & Kenan Thompson
2022
as Self
Sam Morril: Full Capacity
2021
Remembering RBG: A Nation Ugly Cries
2020
as Self
Roy Wood Jr.: Lonely Flowers
2025
as Self
Going, Going, Gone: The Magic of the Home Run
2025
Roy Wood Jr.: Father Figure
2017
as Himself
15 Years of 30 for 30
2024
as Self
Roy Wood Jr.: Imperfect Messenger
2021
Bob & Tom Radio: The Comedy Tour
2006
ChikaBOOM!
2026
Roy Wood Jr.: No One Loves You
2019
as Himself
A CNN Special Event: Roy Wood Jr.’s Very Very Very Merry Holiday Special
2025
About Roy Wood Jr.
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 car… With 55 credits spanning from 1990 to 2026, Roy Wood Jr. has appeared in 18 films and 37 TV shows.
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Most Popular Roy Wood Jr. Movies
- Outcome (2026) — as Reverend Leondrus Carter
- Confess, Fletch (2022) — as Inspector Morris Monroe
- Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie! (2023) — as Department Store Santa / Old Man Buechler (voice)
- The Opening Act (2020) — as Gary
- Love, Brooklyn (2025) — as Alan
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