Chris Rock

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Full Name
Christopher Julius Rock
Born
February 7th, 1965
Height
5ft 10in
Hometown
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Net Worth
Estimated $60 million
Family
Chris Rock was born in Andrews, South Carolina, to Rosalie Rock, a teacher and social worker, and Julius Rock, a truck driver and newspaper deliveryman. He grew up in Brooklyn, New York, with six younger siblings. Rock was married to Malaak Compton-Rock from 1996 until their divorce in 2016. They have two daughters, Lola Simone Rock and Zahra Savannah Rock.
Top Movies
'New Jack City', 'The Longest Yard', 'Top Five', 'Madagascar', 'Spiral'
Top Shows
'Saturday Night Live', 'Everybody Hates Chris', 'Fargo', 'The Chris Rock Show'
Awards
Primetime Emmy Award for 'Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Special' (1999), Primetime Emmy Award for 'Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program' (2000), Grammy Award for 'Best Comedy Album' (2000), Primetime Emmy Award for 'Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program' (2004), Grammy Award for 'Best Comedy Album' (2006), Primetime Emmy Award for 'Outstanding Variety Special (Live)' (2016)
Fun Facts
Chris Rock briefly worked at the Red Lobster restaurant chain before finding success in stand-up comedy. Eddie Murphy spotted Rock performing stand-up early in his career and helped introduce him to Hollywood by casting him in 'Beverly Hills Cop II'. Rock voiced Marty the zebra in all four films of DreamWorks Animation's 'Madagascar' franchise.
Related Actors
Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart, Eddie Murphy, Adam Sandler, Martin Lawrence

Chris Rock is an American comedian, actor, writer, producer and director widely regarded as one of the most influential stand-up comedians of his generation.

Rising to prominence in the early 1990s as a cast member on ‘Saturday Night Live’, Rock established himself through acclaimed stand-up specials that combined sharp social commentary with observational humour. He has since starred in films including ‘New Jack City’, ‘The Longest Yard’, the ‘Madagascar’ franchise and ‘Spiral’, while also creating and narrating the semi-autobiographical sitcom ‘Everybody Hates Chris’.

Beyond acting, Rock has directed films including ‘Top Five’ and ‘I Think I Love My Wife’. Renowned for his incisive comedy and cultural influence, he has received multiple Emmy Awards and Grammy Awards throughout his career.

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Chris Rock is an American comedian, actor, writer, producer and director best known for his stand-up comedy, 'Saturday Night Live' and films including 'Top Five' and the 'Madagascar' series.
Chris Rock is best known for his award-winning stand-up comedy, his time on 'Saturday Night Live', creating 'Everybody Hates Chris' and voicing Marty in the 'Madagascar' films.
Yes. Chris Rock has won multiple Primetime Emmy Awards for his writing and television specials, in addition to multiple Grammy Awards for his comedy albums.
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