Chris Rock was born in South Carolina but raised in Brooklyn, New York, where he faced the challenges of attending a predominantly white school.
Rock began his stand-up career in 1984 and gained fame as a cast member of "Saturday Night Live" from 1990 to 1993.
His comedy often tackles complex subjects like race relations, politics, and family dynamics, reflecting his personal experiences.
Biography
Early Life
Christopher Julius Rock was born on February 7, 1965, in Andrews, South Carolina, but his family soon moved to Brooklyn, New York. Growing up in the working-class neighborhood of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Rock was the eldest of seven children in a family where his mother, Rosalie, worked as a teacher and social worker, while his father, Julius, was a truck driver. Rock's upbringing was marked by the challenges of navigating a predominantly white educational system, as his parents arranged for him to attend a nearly all-white high school, which he later reflected on as a difficult experience.
Career
Rock's career began in earnest in 1984 when he started performing stand-up comedy at New York City's Catch a Rising Star. His big break came when Eddie Murphy, impressed by his act, cast him in "Beverly Hills Cop II" (1987). Rock gained national fame as a cast member of "Saturday Night Live" from 1990 to 1993, where he became part of the show's iconic "Bad Boys of SNL" alongside Chris Farley and Adam Sandler. His first comedy album, "Born Suspect," was released in 1991, and he continued to build his reputation with successful HBO specials, including "Bigger & Blacker" and "Never Scared."
Legacy
Rock has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including three Grammy Awards for Best Comedy Album and four Primetime Emmy Awards. He is recognized as one of the greatest stand-up comedians of all time, ranking No. 5 on both Comedy Central's and Rolling Stone's lists of the best comics. In addition to his comedy, Rock has made a significant impact in film and television, hosting the Academy Awards and producing various projects that reflect his unique comedic voice and perspective on race and society.
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Discography
G‐Unit Radio, Part 25: Sabrina’s Baby Boy2007
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Cheese and Crackers: The Greatest Bits2007
- 1.Tossed Salad Man3:04
- 2.OJ5:31
- 3.Blacks7:41
- 4.Olympics2:28
- 5.Gun Control3:56
- 6.The Big Piece of Chicken2:57
- 7.Defending Rap4:24
- 8.The Government Hates Rap4:45
- 9.Affirmative Action5:13
- 10.The Church of the ATM2:51
- 11.AIDS Test3:41
- 12.Generic Food2:15
- 13.Fat Black Women1:47
- 14.Domestic Abuse3:16
- 15.Platonic Friends1:44
- 16.Women Lie2:25
- 17.Never Ask2:01
- 18.Lending Money0:51
- 19.Intercourse4:29
Never Scared2005
- 1.Thug Radio Intro0:25
- 2.Off the Pole5:57
- 3.Real People of Ignorance (Rap Star)1:02
- 4.Rap Stand Up9:25
- 5.K-Rock0:13
- 6.Get Lower2:39
- 7.Jacksons Gone Wild10:05
- 8.Thug News0:35
- 9.Tip Your Hat to Whitey (Pineapples)1:19
- 10.The War3:01
- 11.Black Poet1:48
- 12.Feed the Countries1:38
- 13.Ballmart0:39
- 14.Drug, Donuts, and Wealth9:43
- 15.Thug Radio ID0:10
- 16.Tip Your Hat to Whitey (Sugar Cane)1:33
- 17.Affirmative Action7:50
- 18.Tip Your Hat to Whitey (Mars)1:27
- 19.Don't Cheat1:30
- 20.The Morning After0:22
- 21.Real People of Ignorance (Tattoo)1:03
- 22.Women Hate Women2:42
- 23.K-Rock ID #20:05
- 24.Marriage7:43
- 25.Thug Radio Sign Off2:42
Bigger & Blacker1999
- 1.Clermont Lounge, Part 10:55
- 2.Black Mall3:47
- 3.ODB - W.O.W., Part 10:16
- 4.Crazy White Kids8:26
- 5.Monica Interview1:59
- 6.Porno PSA1:33
- 7.No Sex4:22
- 8.Taxes1:58
- 9.ODB - W.O.W., Part 20:18
- 10.Savion Glover1:03
- 11.Insurance8:18
- 12.Clermont Lounge, Part 20:58
- 13.Nerd & Fly Girl2:58
- 14.Race4:17
- 15.NYPD1:29
- 16.ODB - W.O.W., Part 30:19
- 17.Roger & Zapp0:30
- 18.Two Women3:38
- 19.Table Dance2:30
- 20.Snow Flake3:10
- 21.Women7:55
- 22.Me & ODB7:09
Roll With the New1997
- 1.Opening / Crickets3:25
- 2.Marion Barry / Million Man March2:56
- 3.This Show Sucks #10:17
- 4.Luther Campbell1:07
- 5.Cheap Pete2:52
- 6.Tossed Salad2:36
- 7.Press Conference3:36
- 8.O.J., I Understand5:35
- 9.O.J. & O'Jays1:43
- 10.Champagne3:25
- 11.This Show Sucks #20:20
- 12.Niggas vs. Black People12:43
- 13.I Loved the Show2:49
- 14.Introducing Mary Wong2:38
- 15.My Favorite Joke5:26
- 16.This Show Sucks #30:20
- 17.Bad Phone Sex3:02
- 18.I'm Back0:21
- 19.Another Face Song4:16
- 20.The Commitment Dilemma / Closing10:31
Born Suspect1991
- 1.Intro0:29
- 2.The South0:46
- 3.Weaves / Color Contacts3:57
- 4.Crack Mayor5:02
- 5.Busboys, McDonald's and Minimum Wage2:12
- 6.Taxes2:25
- 7.Poor Whites2:55
- 8.Rocky IV / Indians1:45
- 9.Blacks Aren't Crazy2:33
- 10.Uncle Bobby1:30
- 11.Teenage Suicide1:20
- 12.Prisons2:46
- 13.Driving Too Slow0:54
- 14.Women (Equal Rights, Honesty & Head)6:34
- 15.My Father1:22
- 16.Born Suspect2:07
- 17.Your Mother's Got a Big Head4:42
- 18.The Rib Man3:13
Recognize1999
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Bring the Pain1996
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Label
- Record label
- Atlantic Records
Achievements
- Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Award
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series
- Award
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special
- Award
- Lunt-Fontanne Award for Ensemble Excellence
Groups
- CB4current
- Saturday Night Live1990–1993
Archive
Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Christopher Julius Rock
American comedian, actor, screenwriter, producer, and director
Christopher Julius Rock is an American comedian, actor and filmmaker. He first gained prominence for his stand-up routines in the 1980s in which he tackled subjects including race relations, human sexuality, and observational comedy. His success branched off into productions in film, television, and on-stage, having received multiple accolades including three Grammy Awards for Best Comedy Album, four Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Golden Globe Award nomination. Rock was ranked No. 5 on Comedy Central's list of the 100 Greatest Stand-ups of All Time. He also ranked No. 5 on Rolling Stone's list of the 50 Best Stand-Up Comics of All Time.
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