Chris Rock: Quick Facts
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| Also Known As | Christopher Julius Rock III |
|---|---|
| Born | February 7, 1965 (age 61) • 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) | "A.I. Artificial Intelligence" (2001) • "In Living Color" (1993–1994) • "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" (1995) • "Miami Vice" (1987) • "King of the Hill" (1998) • "Osmosis Jones" (2001) • "Nurse Betty" (2000) • "The Week Of" (2018) • "Pauly Shore Is Dead" (2003) • "I Think I Love My Wife" (2007) • "Beverly Hills Cop II" (1987) • "Sandy Wexler" (2017) • "Paparazzi" (2004) • "The Bernie Mac Show" (2003) • "Madagascar" (2005) • "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back" (2001) • "The Moxy Show" (1995) • "A.N.T. Farm" (2013) • "I'm Gonna Git You Sucka" (1988) • "Lethal Weapon 4" (1998) • "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa" (2008) • "Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted" (2012) • "Broad City" (2015) • "Top Five" (2014) • "Panther" (1995) • "Pootie Tang" (2001) • "Louie" (2011–2012) • "Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child" (1997) • "Homicide: Life on the Street" (1996) • "Boomerang" (1992) • "Grown Ups" (2010) • "Dolemite Is My Name" (2019) • "CB4" (1993) • "Down to Earth" (2001) • "Martin" (1996) • "Doctor Dolittle" (1998) • "Fargo" (2020) • "New Jack City" (1991) • "The Longest Yard" (2005) • "Beverly Hills Ninja" (1997) • "Dogma" (1999) • "You Don't Mess with the Zohan" (2008) • "Death at a Funeral" (2010) • "Bad Company" (2002) • "The Immortals" (1995) • "Empire" (2015) • "2 Days in New York" (2012) • "Everybody Hates Chris" (2005–2009) • "What to Expect When You're Expecting" (2012) • "The Witches" (2020) • "Grown Ups 2" (2013) • "Head of State" (2003) • "The Jim Gaffigan Show" (2015) • "Nobody's Fool" (2018) • "Bee Movie" (2007) • "Sgt. Bilko" (1996) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Directed) | "Top Five" (2014) • "Everybody Hates Chris" (2006) • "I Think I Love My Wife" (2007) • "Head of State" (2003) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Writing/Creator) | "Good Hair" (2009) • "Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell" (2012–2013) • "Down to Earth" (2001) • "Everybody Hates Chris" (2005–2009) • "Comedy's Dirtiest Dozen" (1988) • "Politically Incorrect" (1996–1997) • "HBO Comedy Half-Hour" (1994) • "Top Five" (2014) • "In Living Color" (1993–1994) • "I Think I Love My Wife" (2007) • "CB4" (1993) • "The Chris Rock Show" (1997–2000) • "Head of State" (2003) |
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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