Chris Rock Biography

Chris Rock, Comedian
Born asChristopher Julius Rock
Occup.Comedian
FromUSA
SpouseMalaak Compton (1996-2016)
BornFebruary 7, 1966
Andrews, South Carolina, United States
Age58 years
Chris Rock, a prolific comedian, actor, as well as filmmaker, was born on February 7, 1965, in Andrews, South Carolina, USA. Born to Julius Rock, a vehicle driver, and Rose Rock, an instructor, Chris spent his early years in Brooklyn, New York, prior to relocating to Bedford-Stuyvesant. He is the oldest of seven youngsters, consisting of Tony, Kenny, Jordan, Brian, Andi, as well as Charles.

Rock faced racial discrimination throughout his childhood years and also was typically bullied in college. This drove his mom to pull him out of institution, urging him to undertake therapy and also ultimately get his General Education Development (GED).

Rock's ability as an entertainer became apparent when he worked part-time at snack bar and handled functions in school plays. In 1984, at 19, Chris took a vibrant action by executing a stand-up funny routine at Catch a Rising Star, a chain of funny clubs in New York. His efficiency there captured the focus of fellow comedian Eddie Murphy, who took Chris under his wing, mentoring him as well as offering him with chances in movies like Beverly Hills Cop II (1987).

It was in the 1990s that Rock's career removed, many thanks to his looks on Saturday Night Live, a preferred illustration comedy and variety reveal on NBC. Chris promptly came to be a fan preferred, garnering focus for his special style of comedy that often included controversial subjects as well as social concerns. While on the show, he established a close friendship with other cast participants, including Adam Sandler, David Spade, and also Chris Farley.

Rock left Saturday Night Live in 1993 to sign up with the mainly African-American sketch show, In Living Color. Unfortunately, the show was canceled shortly after. Nonetheless, Chris didn't allow this setback prevent his passions. He released his very first funny special, HBO's Big Ass Jokes, in 1994, followed by the seriously acclaimed Bring the Pain in 1996.

As Chris Rock's appeal grew progressively, he ventured right into numerous duties in film, television, and phase productions. Some notable movie credit histories consist of Dogma (1999), Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001), Madagascar (2005), and Grown Ups (2010). He likewise produced and also starred in the television series Everybody Hates Chris (2005-2009) based upon his very own life experiences. Furthermore, Rock added as an author, producer, and supervisor on numerous shows as well as films.

Comedy Central called him the fifth-greatest stand-up comedian of perpetuity, affirming Chris Rock's effect on the show business. Besides his solo specials, Rock has actually likewise organized the Oscars twice, in 2005 as well as 2016.

On the personal front, Rock was married to Malaak Compton from 1996 to 2016, with whom he has 2 children, Lola and Zahra. Despite facing numerous challenges throughout his profession, Chris Rock has stayed a cherished and recognized number in the world of funny, constantly pressing boundaries with his wit and humor.

Our collection contains 25 quotes who is written / told by Chris, under the main topic Government.

Related authors: Eddie Murphy (Comedian), David Spade (Actor), Richard Pryor (Actor), Adam Sandler (Actor), Lawrence Taylor (Athlete), Jimmy Fallon (Comedian), Chris Farley (Comedian)

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25 Famous quotes by Chris Rock

Small: A white boy that makes Cs in college can make it to the White House
"A white boy that makes C's in college can make it to the White House"
Small: A man is only as faithful as his options
"A man is only as faithful as his options"
Small: Everybody wants to save the Earth nobody wants to help Mom do the dishes
"Everybody wants to save the Earth; nobody wants to help Mom do the dishes"
Small: You can only offend me if you mean something to me
"You can only offend me if you mean something to me"
Small: When you meet somebody for the first time, youre not meeting them. Youre meeting their representative
"When you meet somebody for the first time, you're not meeting them. You're meeting their representative"
Small: We got so much food in America were allergic to food. Allergic to food! Hungry people aint allergic to
"We got so much food in America we're allergic to food. Allergic to food! Hungry people ain't allergic to s***. You think anyone in Rwanda's got a f****** peanut allergy?"
Small: If a woman tells you shes twenty and looks sixteen, shes twelve. If she tells you shes twenty-six and l
"If a woman tells you she's twenty and looks sixteen, she's twelve. If she tells you she's twenty-six and looks twenty-six, she's damn near forty"
Small: You dont pay taxes - they take taxes
"You don't pay taxes - they take taxes"
Small: Yeah, I love being famous. Its almost like being white, yknow?
"Yeah, I love being famous. It's almost like being white, y'know?"
Small: Whos judging American Idol? Paula Abdul? Paula Abdul judging a singing contest is like Christopher Reev
"Who's judging American Idol? Paula Abdul? Paula Abdul judging a singing contest is like Christopher Reeve judging a dance contest!"
Small: Welcome to the 77th and last Oscars
"Welcome to the 77th and last Oscars"
Small: There are only three things women need in life: food, water, and compliments
"There are only three things women need in life: food, water, and compliments"
Small: School shootings were invented by blacks... and stolen by the white man
"School shootings were invented by blacks... and stolen by the white man"
Small: Right now, my job is that Im like an ambulance chaser. Ive got to look for movies with white guys falli
"Right now, my job is that I'm like an ambulance chaser. I've got to look for movies with white guys falling out of them"
Small: If a woman tells you shes twenty and looks sixteen, shes twelve. If she tells you shes twenty-six and l
"If a woman tells you she's twenty and looks sixteen, she's twelve. If she tells you she's twenty-six and looks twenty-six, she's damn near fourty"
Small: Im in show business... I want to hang out with Janet Jackson, not Jesse Jackson
"I'm in show business... I want to hang out with Janet Jackson, not Jesse Jackson"
Small: I live in a neighborhood so bad that you can get shot while getting shot
"I live in a neighborhood so bad that you can get shot while getting shot"
Small: I dont get high, but sometimes I wish I did. That way, when I messed up in life I would have an excuse.
"I don't get high, but sometimes I wish I did. That way, when I messed up in life I would have an excuse. But right now there's no rehab for stupidity"
Small: Gun control? We need bullet control! I think every bullet should cost 5,000 dollars. Because if a bulle
"Gun control? We need bullet control! I think every bullet should cost 5,000 dollars. Because if a bullet cost five thousand dollar, we wouldn't have any innocent bystanders"
Small: George Bush hates midgets
"George Bush hates midgets"
Small: Gay people got a right to be as miserable as everybody else
"Gay people got a right to be as miserable as everybody else"
Small: Everyone has favorite criminals. Mine are pimps. We can all rob a bank we can all sell drugs. Being a p
"Everyone has favorite criminals. Mine are pimps. We can all rob a bank; we can all sell drugs. Being a pimp is a whole other thing"
Small: Every town has the same two malls: the one white people go to and the one white people used to go to
"Every town has the same two malls: the one white people go to and the one white people used to go to"
Small: Charlie Brown is the one person I identify with. C.B. is such a loser. He wasnt even the star of his ow
"Charlie Brown is the one person I identify with. C.B. is such a loser. He wasn't even the star of his own Halloween special"
Small: Black people dominate sports in the United States. 20% of the population and 90% of the final four
"Black people dominate sports in the United States. 20% of the population and 90% of the final four"