J.B. Smoove

Birth Name:

Jerry Angelo Brooks

Birth Place:

Plymouth, North Carolina, United States

Profession

Actor, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack

Won a Writers Guild of America Award in 2007 for "Saturday Night Live․"
Attended Norfolk State University
Made his big screen acting debut in the film "Lesser Prophets․"
Started working under the name of J․ Smoove as a dancer in a hip-hop ensemble
Quote: "I just always found it easier to be the same guy onstage as you are offstage․"
Quote: "You can be aggressive and go for yours, or you just chill and let people shine․"
Appeared on numerous comedy shows as a standup comic
Known for his role as Leon Black in the series "Curb Your Enthusiasm․"
His early comedy routines were inspired by his experiences growing up in an urban environment
Voiced the character Dr․ Ray D'Angelo Harris in the video game "Grand Theft Auto V․"

2007WGA Award (TV) - Comedy/Variety - (Including Talk) Series:Winner
2012Image Award - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2014Image Award - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2016BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film:Nominated
2017BTVA Television Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series:Winner
2018Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2018Vision Award - Best Performance - Comedy:Nominated
2019National Film and Television Award - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
2020Black Reel - Outstanding Guest Actor, Comedy Series:Nominated
2020Black Reel - Outstanding Supporting Actor, Comedy Series:Nominated
2021CCA Super Award - Best Voice Actor in an Animated Series:Nominated
2021Image Award - Outstanding Performance in a Short-Form Series:Nominated
2021Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Actor in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series:Winner
2024Astra TV Award - Best Supporting Actor in Broadcast Network or Cable Comedy Series:Nominated
2024Black Reel - Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Comedy Series:Nominated

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