- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- December 11, 1978
- Place of Birth
- Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Roy Wood Jr.
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 …
Filmography
ChikaBOOM!!
movieChikaBOOM!!
2026
tvThe End
2026
movieOutcome
2026 · Reverend Leondrus Carter
movieA CNN Special Event: Roy Wood Jr.’s Very Very Very Merry Holiday Special
2025
movieLove, Brooklyn
2025 · Alan
movieGoing, Going, Gone: The Magic of the Home Run
2025 · Self
movieRoy Wood Jr.: Lonely Flowers
2025 · Self, Writer
movie'98 Honda
2025 · Executive Producer
15 Years of 30 for 30
movie15 Years of 30 for 30
2024 · Self
tvHave I Got News for You
2024 · Self - Host, Executive Producer
tvOff Script with The Hollywood Reporter
2023 · Self
movieUrkel Saves Santa: The Movie!
2023 · Department Store Santa / Old Man Buechler (voice)
tvCommand Z
2023 · Sam, Writer
tvSuper Maximum Retro Show
2023 · Self - Guest
movie2022 Back That Year Up with Kevin Hart & Kenan Thompson
2022 · Self
tvCelebrity Jeopardy!
2022 · Self - Contestant
movieConfess, Fletch
2022 · Inspector Morris Monroe
tvSherri
2022 · Self - Guest
tvThe Jennifer Hudson Show
2022 · Self
tvPassword
2022 · Self - Celebrity Guest
tvGame Theory with Bomani Jones
2022 · Self
movieRoy Wood Jr.: Imperfect Messenger
2021 · , Writer
Imperfect Messenger
tvImperfect Messenger
2021 · Himself
movieSam Morril: Full Capacity
2021
tvOnly Murders in the Building
2021 · Vaughn
movieThe Neutral Ground
2021 · Executive Producer
tvFlatbush Misdemeanors
2021 · Principal Douglas
tvCelebrity Wheel of Fortune
2021 · Self - Contestant
movieRemembering RBG: A Nation Ugly Cries
2020 · Self
movieThe Opening Act
2020 · Gary
tvSpace Force
2020 · Liaison Bert Mellows
movieThe Death of Dick Long
2019 · Dr. Richter
tvTamron Hall
2019 · Self - Guest
tvThe Kelly Clarkson Show
2019 · Self, Self - Guest Host
movieRoy Wood Jr.: No One Loves You
2019 · Himself, Writer
tvThe Last O.G.
2018 · Runson
movieRoy Wood Jr.: Father Figure
2017 · Himself, Executive Producer, Writer
tvThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015 · Self
tvBetter Call Saul
2015 · Grant
tvThis Is Not Happening
2015 · Self - Host
tvLast Week Tonight with John Oliver
2014 · Boeing Employee
tvLate Night with Seth Meyers
2014 · Self - Guest
tv@midnight with Chris Hardwick
2013 · Self
This Is Not Happening
tvThis Is Not Happening
2013 · Himself - Host
tvGotham Comedy Live
2012 · Self - Comedian
tvSullivan & Son
2012
tvImpractical Jokers
2011
tvConan
2010 · Self - Comedian
Comedy.tv
tvComedy.tv
2009 · Self
Bob & Tom Radio: The Comedy Tour
movieBob & Tom Radio: The Comedy Tour
2006
tvAmerican Dad!
2005 · Pilot (voice)
tvJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003 · Self - Guest
tvThe View
1997 · Self
tvThe Daily Show
1996 · Self - Guest Host, Self - Correspondent
tvHave I Got News for You
1990 · Self - Host
tvHave I Got a Bit More News for You
— · Self - Presenter
Barbershop
tvBarbershop
— · Robert