Chris Rock

Chris Rock is an American comedian and actor. He rose to fame on Saturday Night Live (1990-1993) and in the films New Jack City (1991) and Boomerang (1992). Rock is best known for his stand-up comedy, which has won him three Grammy Awards and three of his four Emmy Awards. He also wrote and produced Everybody Hates Chris (2005-2009), which was based on his childhood. Rock hosted the Academy Awards in 2005 and 2016.
Chris Rock
Full Name
Christopher Julius Rock
Hometown
Andrews, South Carolina
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Notable Projects
Saturday Night Live
Born
02/07/1965
Age
57

FAQs

What did Chris Rock say?

Chris Rock joked about Jada Pinkett Smith's buzz cut while presenting during the Academy Awards in March 2022. "Jada, I love ya. 'G.I. Jane 2,' can't wait to see ya," said Rock, referring to the 1997 Navy SEALs film. Pinkett Smith has said her hair loss is due to her alopecia.

When was Chris Rock diagnosed with NVLD?

Chris Rock was diagnosed with nonverbal learning disorder (NVLD) in 2020. "I kind of have a hard time with non-verbal cues with people," Rock told 'ExtraTV' in 2021.

Who is Chris Rock's wife?

Chris Rock isn't married. He and ex-wife Malaak Compton-Rock, a philanthropist and founder of the nonprofit styleWorks, split after 19 years of marriage in 2014. They share daughters Lola Simone and Zahra Savannah.

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