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Chris Rock
Delivering sharply argued stand-up about race, class and relationships.
Bring the Pain · Everybody Hates Chris
- Born
- 7 February 1965
- Birthplace
- Andrews, South Carolina, United States
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Chris Rock
Chris Rock is an American comedian, actor and filmmaker whose stage work helped define modern US stand-up.
Early life
Brooklyn
Grew up in New York after his family moved from South Carolina.
School
Experiences of racism and bullying later informed his comedy.
Career
- 1980s
Comedy clubs
Developed a stand-up act and began small film roles.
- 1990–1993
Saturday Night Live
Reached a national television audience.
- 1996 onward
Stand-up and screen
Built major specials alongside acting, writing and directing.
Selected work
Bring the Pain
Established his major stand-up breakthrough.
Everybody Hates Chris
Co-created a sitcom drawing on his upbringing.
Top Five
Wrote, directed and starred in the comedy film.
Beyond work
Family material
His upbringing and adult relationships frequently enter his work.
Voice acting
Voiced Marty in the Madagascar films.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: gdcgraphics. CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
