Tony Rock

BIOGRAPHy

Well known as the host of the legendary talent competition, “Apollo Live,” comedian and actor Tony Rock continues to prove his exceptional star talents. Rock starred in “C’mon Man” and “The Redemption of a Dog” – all while still having time to make a cameo in the box office smash, “Think Like a Man,” TV appearances on BET’s “Let’s Stay Together,” VH1’s “Single Ladies,” and co-headlining two separate comedy tours: “The Royal Comedy Tour” and “No Sleep Till Brooklyn Tour.” In June 2003, Tony landed the Jada Pinkett Smith/Will Smith pilot for UPN, “All of Us,” and appeared as a recurring character in the TV hit series, “Everybody Hates Chris.” Tony also found comfort on the big screen, playing roles in movies such as Will Smith’s “Hitch,” “Three Can Play That Game” alongside Vivica A. Fox, and “Life Support” with veteran entertainer Queen Latifah. Tony stepped into the role as executive producer on projects such as “The Funny Spot” and “The Tony Rock Project,” both of which he also served as host. Tony Rock’s performances are solid as rock – and then some. The man is stellar.

Career Path

2003Landed the Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith UPN pilot 'All of Us,' earning a series-regular role as Dirk Black that ran through 2007.
2005Appeared alongside Will Smith in 'Hitch,' joining a cast that included Eva Mendes in the Sony romantic comedy.
2006Joined the hit CBS/CW series 'Everybody Hates Chris' as a recurring character, sharing scenes with Tyler James Williams.
2006Co-headlined the 'Royal Comedy Tour' alongside top-tier Black comedians, establishing his draw as a live headliner.
2008Co-headlined the 'No Sleep Till Brooklyn Tour,' bringing his stand-up to arenas across the country.
2009Took the stage as host of BET's 'Apollo Live', the Jamie Foxx-executive-produced revival of the legendary Harlem talent competition, cementing him as a marquee television personality.
2012Landed a cameo in the box office hit 'Think Like a Man,' the Steve Harvey-adapted romantic comedy that grossed over $60 million domestically.
2022Appeared as a celebrity judge on Netflix's 'Is It Cake?,' expanding his television footprint to a global streaming audience.
2024Released his debut stand-up special 'Tony Rock: Rock the World,' filmed at the Long Beach Laugh Factory and distributed by Comedy Dynamics on YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, and Apple TV+.
2026Headlining a national tour with 71 confirmed dates, sustaining one of the busiest club-comedy schedules of any comedian in the country.

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