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Chris Rock Biography

Chris Rock is one of the most popular and richest Comedian who was born on February 7, 1965 in Andrews, South Carolina, United States. A comedian and actor who rose to fame as a part of Saturday Night Live from 1990 until 1993. He has starred in the movies Down to Earth, I Think I Love My Wife, Dogma, Grown Ups and Top Five and also provided the voice of Marty the Zebra for The Madagascar films.

He wrote and recorded the TV show Everybody Hates Chris, which featured He created and narrated the TV series Everybody Hates Chris, which starred Tyler James Williams in the title role. as the lead character.

Christopher Julius Rock was born in Andrews, South Carolina on February 7, 1965. Shortly after his birth, his parents moved to the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. A few years later, they relocated and settled in the working class area of Bedford–Stuyvesant. His mother, Rosalie (née Tingman), was a teacher and social worker for the mentally handicapped; his father, Julius Rock, was a truck driver and newspaper deliveryman. Julius died in 1988 after ulcer surgery. Rock’s younger brothers Tony, Kenny, and Jordan are also in the entertainment business. His older half-brother, Charles, died in 2006 after a long struggle with alcoholism. Rock has said that he was influenced by the performing style of his paternal grandfather, Allen Rock, a preacher.

Christopher Julius Rock (born February 7, 1965) is an American comedian, actor, writer, producer, and director.

He got married to Malaak Compton Rock on the 23rd of November in 1996. The couple had 2 daughters, Lola Simone and Zahra Savannah. They divorced when Chris was divorced in the month of December of 2014. In 2016, he began dating He married Malaak Compton-Rock on November 23, 1996. They had two daughters together, Lola Simone and Zahra Savannah, before Chris filed for divorce in December 2014. In 2016, he began dating Megalyn Echikunwoke. His younger brothers Tony, Kenny, and Jordan are also in the entertainment business.. His brothers, who are younger than him, Tony, Kenny as well as Jordan have also been in the entertainment industry.

NameChris Rock
First NameChris
Last NameRock
OccupationComedian
BirthdayFebruary 7
Birth Year1965
Place of BirthAndrews
Home TownSouth Carolina
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignAquarius
Full/Birth Name
FatherNot Available
MotherNot Available
SiblingsTony Rock, Andi Rock, Andre Rock, Charles Rock, Jordan Rock, Kenny Rock, Brian Rock
SpouseMalaak Compton Rock
Children(s)Lola Simone Rock, Zahra Savannah Rock

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Rock began doing stand-up comedy in 1984 in New York City’s Catch a Rising Star. He slowly rose up the ranks of the comedy circuit in addition to earning bit roles in the film I’m Gonna Git You Sucka and the TV series Miami Vice. Upon seeing his act at a nightclub, Eddie Murphy befriended and mentored the aspiring comic. Murphy gave Rock his first film role in Beverly Hills Cop II.

Chris Rock Net Worth

Chris Rock is one of the richest Comedian from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Chris Rock's net worth $60 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

After being bullied and beaten by white his high school years, he left and earned his GED and started working in fast food establishments. When he was performing stand-up at the New York city’s Catch a Rising Star in the 1980s, he met After being beaten and bullied by white students in high school, he dropped out, earned his GED, and worked at fast food restaurants. While doing stand up at New York City’s Catch a Rising Star in the ’80s, he befriended Eddie Murphy and was given a small role in Beverly Hills Cop II in 1987. and was offered a small part as a character in Beverly Hills Cop II in 1987.

After his time in Saturday Night Live, he appeared on seven episodes on In Living Color between 1993 until 1994.

He directed and appeared in the music video for the Red Hot Chili Peppers song “Hump de Bump”, and has simply appeared in several videos, including the Big Daddy Kane music video “Smooth Operator” as a guy getting his hair cut, one of the many celebrities seen lip-synching in Johnny Cash’s “God’s Gonna Cut You Down”, a cameo in Madonna’s “Bitch I’m Madonna”, and as a Wild West sheriff chasing down an 1889 cowboy version of Lil Nas X in “Old Town Road”.

Net Worth$60 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeComedian
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

It was not until the success of his stand-up act in the late 1990s that Rock began receiving leading man status in films. Though he started off with supporting roles in films such as Dogma, Beverly Hills Ninja, Lethal Weapon 4, and Nurse Betty, he went on to star in films like The Longest Yard, Bad Company, and Down to Earth. Some of his 2010s film appearances include Death at a Funeral, Grown Ups, and 2 Days in New York.

Rock became a cast member of the popular sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live in 1990. He and other new cast members Chris Farley, Adam Sandler, Rob Schneider and David Spade became known as the Bad Boys of SNL. In 1991, he released his first comedy album, Born Suspect and won acclaim for his role as a crack addict in the film New Jack City. His tenure on SNL gave Rock national exposure.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Chris Rock height 5 ft 10 in Chris weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Height5 ft 10 in
WeightNot Known
Body MeasurementsUnder Review
Eye ColorNot Available
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At the 84th Academy Awards Rock made a joke about the lack of challenges in voice acting, sparking the fury of Maurice LaMarche and Tara Strong.

With plans to leave Saturday Night Live after the 1992–93 season, Rock was effectively “fired” from the show. Beginning that fall, he appeared in six episodes of the predominantly African-American sketch show In Living Color as a special guest star. The show was canceled a month after he arrived. Rock then wrote and starred in the low-budget comedy CB4, which made $18 million against its budget of $6 million.

Who is Chris Rock Dating?

According to our records, Chris Rock married to Malaak Compton Rock . As of December 1, 2023, Chris Rock’s is not dating anyone.

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After working as a stand-up comedian and appearing in supporting film roles, Rock came to wider prominence as a cast member of Saturday Night Live in the early 1990s. He went on to more prominent film appearances, with starring roles in Down to Earth (2001), Head of State (2003), The Longest Yard (2005), the Madagascar film series (2005–2012), Grown Ups (2010), its sequel Grown Ups 2 (2013), Top Five (2014), and a series of acclaimed stand-up specials for HBO. He developed, wrote, and narrated the sitcom Everybody Hates Chris (2005–2009), which was based on his early life.

Top Facts about Chris Rock

  • Born on February 7, 1965 in Andrews, South Carolina.
  • Started doing stand-up comedy at age 18.
  • Hosted the Academy Awards twice (2005 and 2016).
  • Won four Emmy Awards for his work on television.
  • Has released six comedy albums to date.
  • Starred in numerous films including “Grown Ups” and “Madagascar”.
  • Ranked fifth on Comedy Central’s list of the greatest stand-up comedians.
  • Net worth estimated at $100 million as of 2021.
  • Known for his controversial and thought-provoking humor.
  • Advocates for social justice issues such as police brutality and racism.
  • Facts & Trivia

    Chris Ranked on the list of most popular Comedian. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Chris Rock celebrates birthday on February 7 of every year.

    Rock starred in his first HBO comedy special in 1994 titled Big Ass Jokes as part of HBO Comedy Half-Hour. His second special, 1996’s Bring the Pain, made Rock one of the most acclaimed and commercially successful comedians in the industry. Rock won two Emmy Awards for the special and gained large critical acclaim. The most well-known and controversial piece of the special was “Niggas vs. Black People”. Adding to his popularity was his much-publicized role as a commentator for Comedy Central’s Politically Incorrect during the 1996 Presidential elections, for which he earned another Emmy nomination. Rock also was the voice for the “Lil Penny” puppet who was the alter ego to basketball star Penny Hardaway in a series of Nike shoe commercials from 1994–1998, and hosted the ’97 MTV Video Music Awards.

    Does Chris Rock have a wife?

    Malaak Compton-Rock

    What is Chris Rock real name?

    Christopher Julius Rock III

    Who is Chris Rock Dad?

    Julius Rock

    Does Chris Rock have a sister?

    Andi Rock

    Does Chris Rock have any kids?

    Children

    You may read full biography about Chris Rock from Wikipedia.

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