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Tony Rock Biography

Birth Name:Anthony Rock

Birth Place:Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actor, Writer, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Is the founder of the MyROCK Diabetes Foundation, which he established in honor of his late father
  • Is the younger brother of actor and comedian Chris Rock and played a recurring character on his TV series "Everybody Hates Chris․"
  • Quote: "(On his childhood in New York): "On a daily basis I'd see a dozen characters․․․One moment, I'd be fighting for my life․ The next minute I'd be laughing hysterically․ There's a lot of drama in the city and I took it all in․""
  • Is a regular performer at The Comedy Store, Gotham Comedy Club, and The Laugh Factory, among others
  • Was the host and executive producer of "The Funny Spot" and "The Tony Rock Project" in 2008
  • Best known as an actor and stand-up comedian who is the host of "Apollo Live" and "Reed Between the Lines․"
  • Was a co-headliner on The Royal Comedy Tour and the No Sleep Till Brooklyn Tour
  • Appears in the TV series "All of Us" and the films "Hitch," "Three Can Play That Game," and "Life Support․"

Awards

  • 2005BET Comedy Award-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated