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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. He is 58 years
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.
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.
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.
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
