Chris Rock Bio, Age, Wife, Family, Brother, Siblings, Sister, Kids, Tour and Movies

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Chris Rock Biography

Chris Rock (born Christopher Julius Rock) is an American comedian, actor, writer, producer, and director. He has a successful and influential career in entertainment and continues to be a prominent voice in comedy and social commentary.

 Chris Rock Age

Christopher Julius Rock was born on February 7, 1965, in Andrews, South Carolina.

Chris Rock Family | Parents | Father

His parents are Rosalie Rock and Julius Rock. Chris Rock’s mother, Rosalie Rock, was a teacher and social worker. She passed away in 2020 at the age of 92. His father, Julius Rock, was a truck driver and newspaper deliveryman. He passed away in 1988 at the age of 56.

Siblings | Brother

Chris Rock has seven siblings, five brothers, and two sisters. His brothers’ names are Tony, Kenny, Jordan, Andre, and Brian, while his sisters’ names are Lola and Andi.

Sister

Chris Rock has two younger sisters. Their names are Tonya Rock and Andi Rock. Tonya is a stand-up comedian and actress who has appeared on several television shows and movies. Andi is not in the entertainment industry and has kept a relatively low profile.

 Chris Rock Wife | Marriage | Divorce

Chris Rock was married to Malaak Compton-Rock, a philanthropist and founder of the non-profit organization StyleWorks, from 1996 to 2016. The couple has two daughters together, Lola Simone and Zahra Savannah.

In 2014, Chris Rock filed for divorce from Malaak Compton-Rock, citing irreconcilable differences. The divorce was finalized in 2016, and the couple agreed to share custody of their children.

Girlfriend

Since the divorce, Chris Rock has been in a relationship with actress Megalyn Echikunwoke.

Gay

Rock is not gay, he has a girlfriend.

Chris Rock Children | Kids | Daughter

Chris Rock has two daughters, named Zahra Savannah Rock and Lola Simone Rock. Zahra was born in 2004 and Lola was born in 2002. Both of his daughters are from his previous marriage with Malaak Compton-Rock.

Career

Rock started his career in stand-up comedy in the 1980s, performing in small clubs in New York City. He gained recognition as a cast member on the sketch comedy show “Saturday Night Live” in the early 1990s. Rock’s first HBO comedy special, “Big Ass Jokes,” aired in 1994 and earned him critical acclaim.

Rock went on to star in several successful comedy specials, including “Bring the Pain” (1996), which won him two Emmy Awards, and “Bigger & Blacker” (1999). He has also released comedy albums and written books, including his autobiography, “Rock This!” (1997).

In addition to his work in stand-up comedy, Rock has acted in numerous films and television shows, including “New Jack City” (1991), “Lethal Weapon 4” (1998), “The Longest Yard” (2005), “Grown Ups” (2010), and “Fargo” (2020). He has also lent his voice to several animated films, such as “Madagascar” (2005) and “The Boondocks” (2005-2008).

Rock has also worked as a writer, producer, and director on various projects. He created, wrote, and narrated the sitcom “Everybody Hates Chris” (2005-2009), which was based on his childhood experiences. He has also directed several comedy specials and episodes of TV shows.

Throughout his career, Rock has received numerous awards and honors, including four Emmy Awards, three Grammy Awards, and a Tony Award. He is considered one of the greatest comedians of all time, known for his sharp wit, social commentary, and cultural observations.

Chris Rock Net Worth

Rock was able to diversify his career. He achieved a high level of success in multiple areas of entertainment. Chris Rock’s net worth is $100 million.

Awards

  • 1997 – Primetime Emmy Award in Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Special category
  • 1998 – Grammy Awards in Best Comedy Album category
  • 1999 – Primetime Emmy Award in Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series category
  • 2000 – Grammy Awards in Best Comedy Album category
  • 2006 – Grammy Awards in Best Comedy Album category
  •  Kids Choice Awards in Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie category
  • Kids Choice Awards in Wannabe category
  • 2015 – Black Reel Award in Best Screenplay, Adapted or Original category

Chris Rock Movies

Rock has acted in the following movies

  • 1985  Krush Groove
  • 1987  Beverly Hills Cop II
  • 1988  Comedy’s Dirtiest Dozen
  • 1988  I’m Gonna Git You Sucka
  • 1989  Who Is Chris Rock?
  • 1991  New Jack City
  • 1992  Boomerang
  • 1993  CB4
  • 1995  Panther
  • 1995  The Immortals
  • 1996  Sgt. Bilko
  • 1997  Beverly Hills Ninja
  • 1998  Dr. Dolittle
  • 1998  Lethal Weapon 4
  • 1999  Dogma Rufus
  • 1999  Torrance Rises
  • 2000  Nurse Betty
  • 2001  AI: Artificial Intelligence
  • Down to Earth
  • Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
  •  Osmosis Jones
  • Pootie Tang
  • 2002  Bad Company
  • 2002  Comedian
  • 2003  Head of State
  • 2003  Pauly Shore Is Dead
  • 2004  Paparazzi
  • 2004  The N-Word
  • 2005  Madagascar
  • The Aristocrats
  • The Longest Yard
  • 2007  Bee Movie
  • 2007  I Think I Love My Wife
  • 2008  Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
  • 2008  You Don’t Mess with the Zohan
  • 2009  Good Hair
  • 2010  Death at a Funeral
  • 2010  Grown Ups
  • 2012  2 Days in New York
  • Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted
  •  What to Expect When You’re Expecting
  • 2013  Grown Ups 2
  • 2013  Madly Madagascar
  • 2014  Top Five
  • 2015  A Very Murray Christmas
  • 2017  Sandy Wexler
  • 2018  The Week Of

Chris Rock Songs

Chris Rock has released a couple of songs. Here are some of his songs

  • Affirmative Action
  • Aids Test
  • Another Face Son
  • Ball Mart
  • Big Piece Of Chicken
  • Black Mall
  • Black Poet
  • Blacks Aren’t Crazy
  • Born Suspect
  • Busboys McDonalds And Minimum Wage
  • Champagne
  • Cheap Pete
  • Church Of The ATM
  • Clermont Lounge #1
  • Crack Mayor
  • Crazy White Kids
  • Defending Rap
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Don’t Cheat
  • Driving Too Slow
  • Drugs Donuts Wealth
  • Fat Black Women
  • Feed Other Countries
  • Generic Food
  • Get Lower
  • Government Hates Rap
  • Gun Control
  • I Love This Show
  • I’m Back
  • Insurance

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