Roy Wood Jr.
Born: 1978-12-11 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Known For: Acting
Biography
Currently a correspondent on 'The Daily Show w/ Trevor Noah', Roy has been described by the Hollywood Reporter as "A Standout", and Entertainment Weekly called his brand of thought provoking comedy as "charismatic crankiness". In 2016 'Variety' magazine named him one of 10 Comics to watch. Prior to 'The Daily Show' Roy spent three years on the TBS' sitcom, Sullivan and Son. And is still a regular on He's currently a regular on 'Conan', ESPN's 'SportsNation' & Comedy Central's @Midnight. A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Roy began his comedy career in 1998 at the age of 19 while attending Florida A&M University. He went on to make his television debut in 2006 on The Late Show with David Letterman. and finished third in the 2010 season of Last Comic Standing. He's also appeared on HBO's Def Comedy Jam, Comedy Central's Premium Blend and The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson Prior to this he also appeared at the 2006 Montreal Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in the "New Faces Showcase". In 2006, Wood appeared on the Bob and Tom Radio Show: The Comedy Tour on Comedy Central. Also a veteran of radio (2001-2012) Roy's morning show took home awards from the Alabama Broadcasters association for 'Best Large Market Morning Show'. Wood has recorded three nationally-released prank call CD's: My Momma Made Me Wear This (2003), Confessions of a High School Bench Warmer (2005) and I'll Slap You to Sleep! (2009). And has recently released his first comedy CD Things I think, I think (2013)
Filmography
2026
- Outcome as Reverend Leondrus Carter
- The End
- ChikaBOOM!
2025
- Love, Brooklyn as Alan
- '98 Honda ... (Executive Producer)
- Roy Wood Jr.: Lonely Flowers as Self
- A CNN Special Event: Roy Wood Jr.’s Very Very Very Merry Holiday Special
- Going, Going, Gone: The Magic of the Home Run
2024
- Have I Got News for You as Self - Host
- 15 Years of 30 for 30 as Self
2023
- Off Script with The Hollywood Reporter as Self
- Command Z as Sam
- Super Maximum Retro Show as Self - Guest
- Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie! as Department Store Santa / Old Man Buechler (voice)
2022
- The Jennifer Hudson Show as Self
- Sherri as Self - Guest
- Celebrity Jeopardy! as Self - Contestant
- Password as Self - Celebrity Guest
- Confess, Fletch as Inspector Morris Monroe
- Game Theory with Bomani Jones as Self
- 2022 Back That Year Up with Kevin Hart & Kenan Thompson as Self
2021
- Only Murders in the Building as Vaughn
- Celebrity Wheel of Fortune as Self - Contestant
- Flatbush Misdemeanors as Principal Douglas
- Sam Morril: Full Capacity
- Imperfect Messenger as Himself
- The Neutral Ground ... (Executive Producer)
- Roy Wood Jr.: Imperfect Messenger
2020
- Space Force as Liaison Bert Mellows
- The Opening Act as Gary
- Remembering RBG: A Nation Ugly Cries as Self
2019
- The Kelly Clarkson Show as Self
- Tamron Hall as Self - Guest
- The Death of Dick Long as Dr. Richter
- Roy Wood Jr.: No One Loves You as Himself
2018
- The Last O.G. as Runson
2017
- Roy Wood Jr.: Father Figure as Himself
2015
- Better Call Saul as Grant
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert as Self
- This Is Not Happening as Self - Host
2014
- Late Night with Seth Meyers as Self - Guest
- Last Week Tonight with John Oliver as Boeing Employee
2013
- @midnight with Chris Hardwick as Self
- This Is Not Happening as Himself - Host
2012
- Gotham Comedy Live as Self - Comedian
- Sullivan & Son
2011
2010
- Conan as Self - Comedian
2009
- Comedy.tv as Self
2005
- American Dad! as Pilot (voice)
2003
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! as Self - Guest
1997
- The View as Self
1996
- The Daily Show as Self - Guest Host
1990
- Have I Got News for You as Self - Host