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Chris Rock

Actor

Chris Rock

  • Born: 7 February 1965, Andrews, South Carolina, USA
  • Estimated net worth: $60 million

Chris Rock is a renowned comedian and actor known for his sharp wit and insightful social commentary. He gained fame through stand-up specials and films like 'Everybody Hates Chris' and 'Grown Ups.' Rock's career spans decades, earning him acclaim for his…

About Chris Rock

Chris Rock is a renowned comedian and actor known for his sharp wit and insightful social commentary. He gained fame through stand-up specials and films like 'Everybody Hates Chris' and 'Grown Ups.' Rock's career spans decades, earning him acclaim for his unique voice and ability to tackle complex issues with humor.

Born
7 February 1965, Andrews, South Carolina, USA
Known for
Acting
Height
5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Spouses
Malcolm-Jamal Warner (2016-present)
Children
2; Lola Simone Rock, Zahra Savannah Rock
Parents
Rosalie Rock, Julius Rock
Estimated net worth
$60 million

Fun facts about Chris Rock

  • Chris Rock was a cast member on 'Saturday Night Live' during the early 1990s, which helped launch his career.
  • He has won multiple Emmy Awards for his work in television, particularly for his stand-up specials.

Famous Chris Rock quotes

“I love being black. I love being a black man.”
Top Five, 2014
“There's a lot of things that I want to do, but I can't do them all.”
Everybody Hates Chris, 2005
“You can't be scared. You gotta be strong.”
Madagascar, 2005

Chris Rock filmography

Cast (219)

YearTitleCharacterRating
2026Misty Green MovieJordan Green
2026The Sister Hand and Twilight Sparkle Show TVEli Seehorn (voice)10.0
2026AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie Murphy MovieSelf6.5
2026Goodnight Lamby MovieCopernipus (voice)2.0
2026Funny AF with Kevin Hart TVSelf - Judge7.2
2026Lorne MovieSelf7.1
2025Being Eddie MovieSelf6.8
2025In Whose Name? MovieSelf6.9
2024An SNL Thanksgiving Movie(archive footage)
2024The Trainer MovieChris Rock6.8
Show 209 more credits
YearTitleCharacterRating
2024Everybody Still Hates Chris TVNarrator (voice)7.5
2023Kevin Hart & Chris Rock: Headliners Only MovieSelf6.3
2023Albert Brooks: Defending My Life MovieSelf7.2
2023Rustin MovieRoy Wilkins6.5
2023PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie MovieKitty (voice)7.0
2023Chris Rock: Selective Outrage MovieSelf6.2
2023Chris Rock: Road To Live Special MovieSelf
2022Amsterdam MovieMilton King6.1
2022Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert MovieSelf7.9
2022Look at Me MovieAdam4.5
2022Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute MovieSelf4.9
2022Biography: Bobby Brown TVSelf (archive footage)7.0
2022Chris Rock: One Man Show MovieSelf
2022George Carlin's American Dream TVSelf7.9
2022The Kardashians TVSelf8.5
20212021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony MovieSelf4.0
2021Hart to Heart TVSelf7.1
2021Stoner Cats MovieHamilton10.0
2021Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) MovieSelf - Artist7.6
2021The One and Only Dick Gregory MovieSelf7.9
2021Spiral: From the Book of Saw MovieZeke Banks5.9
2021Everybody Loves Chris Rock Movieself
2020Roald Dahl's The Witches MovieOlder Hero (voice)6.3
2020The Comedy Store TVSelf7.6
2020Feeding America Comedy Festival MovieSelf5.8
2020This Is Stand-Up MovieSelf5.0
2020Thanks a Million TVSelf7.2
2019Dolemite Is My Name MovieBobby Vale7.0
2019Desus & Mero TVSelf - Illustrious Guest5.1
2018Nobody's Fool MovieLawrence6.0
2018Kanye West Album Listening, May 31, 2018 - Jackson Hole, Wyoming MovieSelf - Announcer
2018The Week Of MovieKirby Cordice5.5
2018Chris Rock: Tamborine MovieSelf6.4
2017Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs MovieSelf6.4
2017Sandy Wexler MovieTestimonial5.5
2017Dying Laughing MovieSelf6.4
2016The Last Laugh MovieSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)7.0
2015Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - Live MovieSelf - Special Guest8.4
2015A Very Murray Christmas MovieChris Rock5.2
2015The Late Show with Stephen Colbert TVSelf - Guest6.1
2015Darkskin Manson MovieSelf (archive footage)5.0
2015Live from New York! MovieSelf5.9
2015Dancing in the Light: The Janet Collins Story MovieNarrator
2015The Late Late Show with James Corden TVSelf5.1
2015Empire TVFrank Gathers7.1
2014Variety Studio: Actors on Actors TVSelf4.2
2014Top Five MovieAndre Allen6.1
2014The Approval Matrix TVSelf - Special Guest
2014Fargo TVLoy Cannon8.3
2014Eat Drink Laugh: The Story of The Comic Strip MovieSelf7.5
2014The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon TVSelf - Guest5.8
2014Broad City TVSelf (voice)7.1
2013One Direction: This Is Us MovieSelf8.2
2013Grown Ups 2 MovieKurt McKenzie6.2
2013Madly Madagascar MovieMarty (voice)6.6
201212-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief MovieSelf6.9
2012Eddie Murphy: One Night Only MovieSelf6.0
2012Dreamworks: Holiday Classics MovieMarty (voice)7.7
2012Nantucket Film Festival's Comedy Roundtable MovieSelf - Panelist7.0
2012Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp MovieSelf6.2
2012Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee TVSelf7.1
2012Vanilla Ice Archive MovieSelf (archive footage)
2012Maximum Impact: The Legacy of 'Lethal Weapon' MovieSelf6.7
2012Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted MovieMarty (voice)6.7
2012The Eric Andre Show TVDirector7.9
2012What to Expect When You're Expecting MovieVic6.0
20122 Days in New York MovieMingus5.6
2012Brooklyn Boheme MovieSelf6.8
2012I Ain't Scared of You: A Tribute to Bernie Mac MovieSelf8.1
2012Inside Comedy TVSelf6.5
2011Woody Allen: A Documentary MovieSelf6.9
2011A.N.T. Farm TVChris Rock7.2
2011Talking Funny MovieSelf7.4
2010Baseball: The Tenth Inning TVSelf10.0
2010Baseball: The Tenth Inning MovieSelf8.0
2010Louie TVChris7.8
2010Grown Ups MovieKurt McKenzie6.4
2010Death at a Funeral MovieAaron5.9
2010Back From Hell: A Tribute to Sam Kinison MovieSelf6.2
2009Merry Madagascar MovieMarty (voice)6.5
2009Good Hair MovieSelf6.5
2009The Jay Leno Show TVSelf3.3
2009Live from Studio Five TVSelf3.8
2009Make 'Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America TVSelf - Comedian7.0
2009Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy MovieSelf8.0
2008Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa MovieMarty / Additional Zebras (voice)6.5
2008Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger MovieSelf7.6
2008The Wendy Williams Show TVUnknown character5.7
2008You Don't Mess with the Zohan MovieTaxi Driver5.7
2008The Black List: Volume One MovieSelf6.5
2007Bee Movie MovieMooseblood (voice)6.1
2007Keeping Up with the Kardashians TVSelf7.3
2007Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project MovieSelf6.8
2007Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens MovieSelf7.7
2007Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation MovieSelf
2007Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives TVSelf6.9
2007Jerry Seinfeld: The Comedian Award MovieSelf6.0
2007I Think I Love My Wife MovieRichard Cooper5.3
2007The Graham Norton Show TVSelf7.2
2006TNA: The 50 Greatest Moments MovieSelf10.0
2006Kings of Comedy USA MovieSelf (archive footage)6.8
2006The One Show TVSelf4.3
2006The N Word MovieSelf7.2
2005The Reichen Show TVSelf - Guest4.8
2005Everybody Hates Chris TVNarrator (voice)8.1
2005Romanekian MovieSelf10.0
2005Shelter from the Storm: A Concert for the Gulf Coast MovieSelf - Presenter2.0
2005Weekends at the D.L. TVUnknown character9.0
2005The Aristocrats MovieSelf5.9
2005The Longest Yard MovieCaretaker6.7
2005Madagascar MovieMarty (voice)6.9
2004The Best of So Graham Norton MovieSelf (archive footage)
2004Paparazzi MoviePizza Delivery Guy5.3
2004Chris Rock: Never Scared MovieSelf7.5
2004Before They Were Kings: Vol. 1 MovieSelf
2003Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!! MovieSelf7.7
2003Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley MovieVarious (archive footage) (uncredited)7.6
2003The Ellen DeGeneres Show TVSelf5.6
2003The Very Best of America's Funniest Comedians MovieSelf (archive footage)
2003Head of State MovieMays Gilliam5.6
2003Pauly Shore Is Dead MovieChris Rock4.4
2003Real Time with Bill Maher TVSelf6.0
2003Jimmy Kimmel Live! TVSelf - Guest5.3
2002Comedian MovieSelf6.6
2002Bowling for Columbine MovieSelf7.5
2002Judge Not: In Defense of Dogma MovieSelf6.1
2002Bad Company MovieJake Hayes / Kevin Pope5.5
2002NBC 75th Anniversary Special MovieSelf6.0
2001The Bernie Mac Show TVChris Rock6.7
2001America | A Tribute to Heroes MovieSelf6.5
2001Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back MovieChaka Luther King6.4
2001Osmosis Jones MovieOsmosis Jones (voice)6.5
2001Best of the Chris Rock Show: Volume 2 MovieUnknown character10.0
2001A.I. Artificial Intelligence MovieComedian (voice)7.1
2001Pootie Tang MovieJB / Radio DJ / Pootie's Father5.1
2001Def Comedy Jam: All Stars 2 MovieChris Rock
2001Laughing Out Loud: America's Funniest Comedians MovieSelf (archive footage)8.0
2001Down to Earth MovieLance Barton5.6
2000Disappearing Acts MovieTV Entertainer6.2
2000Def Comedy Jam, Vol. 7 MovieUnknown character8.7
2000DAG TVChris Rock (uncredited)7.0
2000Nurse Betty MovieWesley6.1
2000Whatever Happened to Micheal Ray? MovieNarrator8.0
1999Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Rock MovieSelf (archive footage)7.4
1999Dogma MovieRufus6.9
1999Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special MovieSelf6.9
1999Rove TVSelf7.5
1999Best of the Chris Rock Show: Volume 1 MovieUnknown character7.7
1999Teen Choice Awards TVSelf9.1
1999Chris Rock: Bigger & Blacker MovieSelf7.4
1999Jackie's Back! MovieChris Rock6.9
1999Mark Twain Prize TVSelf6.8
1999Torrance Rises MovieSelf8.0
1998Kids Are Punny MovieSelf (voice)6.3
1998Bad Boys of Saturday Night Live MovieSelf / Various (archive footage)8.3
1998Lethal Weapon 4 MovieDet.Lee Butters6.6
1998Doctor Dolittle MovieRodney (voice)5.7
1998Sesame Street: Elmopalooza! MovieSelf6.1
1998Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman MovieSelf / Various Characters7.7
1997The Gift of Song: Music for UNICEF MovieSelf
1997The View TVSelf4.3
1997The Chris Rock Show TVSelf4.6
1997Beverly Hills Ninja MovieJoey5.7
1997King of the Hill TVRoger 'Booda' Sack (voice)7.4
1996The Daily Show TVSelf6.4
1996The Rosie O'Donnell Show TVSelf - Guest4.1
1996Chris Rock: Bring the Pain MovieSelf7.2
1996Sgt. Bilko MovieLieutenant Oster5.9
1995Mr. Show with Bob and David TVSelf7.5
1995The Immortals MovieDeke5.6
1995Panther MovieYuck Mouth6.3
1995Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child TVWoody (voice)6.3
1994Baseball TVSelf7.5
1994Inside the Actors Studio TVSelf
1994Chris Rock: Big Ass Jokes MovieSelf7.0
1993Late Night with Conan O'Brien TVSelf - Guest7.3
1993Late Show with David Letterman TVSelf - Guest6.5
1993Late Show with David Letterman TVSelf - Top 10 Presenter6.5
1993CB4 MovieAlbert / MC Gusto6.1
1993Homicide: Life on the Street TVCarver Dooley8.1
1992Martin TVValentino Watson7.5
1992Boomerang MovieBony T5.7
1992The Tonight Show with Jay Leno TVUnknown character5.3
1991New Jack City MoviePookie6.7
1990The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air TVMaurice / Jasmine7.9
1990In Living Color TVVarious7.6
1990In Living Color TVCheap Pete7.6
1990Slammin' Rap Video Magazine Vol. 1 MovieSelf
1989The Simpsons TVChris Rock (voice)8.0
1988I'm Gonna Git You Sucka MovieRib Joint Customer6.4
1988LIVE with Kelly and Mark TVSelf - Guest5.6
1988LIVE with Kelly and Mark TVSelf5.6
1988Comedy's Dirtiest Dozen MovieSelf5.9
1987Beverly Hills Cop II MovieParking Valet6.5
1987Uptown Comedy Express MovieUnknown character7.0
1986American Masters TVSelf7.0
1985Krush Groove MoviePerson Standing Next to Club Phone During Fight (uncredited)6.4
1984Miami Vice TVCarson7.4
1984MTV Video Music Awards TVSelf - Host7.8
1975Saturday Night Live TVSelf6.9
1975Saturday Night Live TVSelf (uncredited)6.9
1975Saturday Night Live TVSelf - Host6.9
1975Saturday Night Live TVSelf - Cameo (uncredited)6.9
1975Saturday Night Live TVSelf - Various Characters6.9
196860 Minutes TVSelf6.5
1956Tony Awards TVSelf - Presenter
1953The Oscars TVHost7.1
1953The Oscars TVSelf7.1
TBAGrown Ups 3 MovieKurt McKenzie

Crew (55)

YearTitleRoleRating
2026Misty Green MovieWriter · Writing
2026Misty Green MovieProducer · Production
2026Misty Green MovieDirector · Directing
2024Everybody Still Hates Chris TVOriginal Series Creator · Writing7.5
2024Everybody Still Hates Chris TVExecutive Producer · Production7.5
Show 50 more credits
YearTitleRoleRating
2023Kevin Hart & Chris Rock: Headliners Only MovieProducer · Production6.3
2023Chris Rock: Selective Outrage MovieWriter · Writing6.2
2023Chris Rock: Selective Outrage MovieExecutive Producer · Production6.2
2021Spiral: From the Book of Saw MovieExecutive Producer · Production5.9
2018Chris Rock: Tamborine MovieWriter · Writing6.4
2018Chris Rock: Tamborine MovieExecutive Producer · Production6.4
2015Amy Schumer: Live at the Apollo MovieDirector · Directing5.8
2014Top Five MovieDirector · Directing6.1
2014Top Five MovieWriter · Writing6.1
2013Rob Schneider: Soy Sauce and the Holocaust MovieThanks · Crew5.5
2010Death at a Funeral MovieProducer · Production5.9
2009Good Hair MovieWriter · Writing6.5
2009Good Hair MovieExecutive Producer · Production6.5
2008Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger MovieWriter · Writing7.6
2007I Think I Love My Wife MovieDirector · Directing5.3
2007I Think I Love My Wife MovieProducer · Production5.3
2007I Think I Love My Wife MovieScreenplay · Writing5.3
2005Everybody Hates Chris TVDirector · Directing8.1
2005Everybody Hates Chris TVExecutive Producer · Production8.1
2005Everybody Hates Chris TVCreator · Crew8.1
2005Everybody Hates Chris TVCreator · Creator8.1
2005Everybody Hates Chris TVWriter · Writing8.1
2005Everybody Hates Chris TVStory · Writing8.1
2005Everybody Hates Chris TVProducer · Production8.1
2004Chris Rock: Never Scared MovieWriter · Writing7.5
2004Before They Were Kings: Vol. 1 MovieWriter · Writing
2003Head of State MovieProducer · Production5.6
2003Head of State MovieDirector · Directing5.6
2003Head of State MovieScreenplay · Writing5.6
2002Bowling for Columbine MovieThanks · Crew7.5
2001Pootie Tang MovieProducer · Production5.1
2001Down to Earth MovieExecutive Producer · Production5.6
2001Down to Earth MovieScreenplay · Writing5.6
1999Chris Rock: Bigger & Blacker MovieWriter · Writing7.4
1998The Hughleys TVCreator · Creator6.8
1998The Hughleys TVExecutive Producer · Production6.8
1997The Chris Rock Show TVCreator · Creator4.6
1997The Chris Rock Show TVWriter · Writing4.6
1997The Chris Rock Show TVExecutive Producer · Production4.6
1996Chris Rock: Bring the Pain MovieWriter · Writing7.2
1994Chris Rock: Big Ass Jokes MovieWriter · Writing7.0
1993Politically Incorrect TVWriter · Writing5.9
1993CB4 MovieCo-Producer · Production6.1
1993CB4 MovieScreenplay · Writing6.1
1993CB4 MovieStory · Writing6.1
1987Uptown Comedy Express MovieWriter · Writing7.0
TBACo-Parenting MovieStory · Writing
TBACo-Parenting MovieProducer · Production
TBACo-Parenting MovieDirector · Directing
TBAChris Rock: Bigger and Blacker TVCreator · Creator7.8

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Questions about Chris Rock

What are some of Chris Rock's career highlights?

Chris Rock's career highlights include his acclaimed stand-up specials, starring in the sitcom 'Everybody Hates Chris,' and his roles in films such as 'Grown Ups' and 'Top Five.'

Has Chris Rock won any awards?

Yes, Chris Rock has won several awards, including four Primetime Emmy Awards for his work in television and a prestigious Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album.

What was Chris Rock's first film?

Chris Rock's first film was 'Beverly Hills Cop II' released in 1987, where he played a minor role, marking the beginning of his film career.

Which are Chris Rock's most successful films?

Some of Chris Rock's most successful films include 'Grown Ups,' 'Madagascar,' and 'Top Five,' each achieving commercial success and critical acclaim.

What is known about Chris Rock's personal life?

Chris Rock has two daughters, Lola and Zahra, and was previously married to Malaak Compton-Rock from 1996 to 2016. He often shares insights about parenting in his comedy.

What is Chris Rock's estimated net worth?

Chris Rock's estimated net worth is around $60 million, attributed to his successful career in comedy, acting, and producing.

What are some milestones in Chris Rock's filmography?

Key milestones in Chris Rock's filmography include his breakout role in 'Beverly Hills Cop II,' his own sitcom 'Everybody Hates Chris,' and voice work in the 'Madagascar' franchise.

What is Chris Rock's style as a comedian?

Chris Rock's comedic style is characterized by observational humor, social commentary, and a candid approach to sensitive topics, making him a distinctive voice in comedy.