Roy Wood Jr.
Born
December 11, 1978 (46 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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 this he also appeared at the 2006 Montreal Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in the "New Faces Showcase". In 2006, Wood appeared on the Bob and Tom Radio Show: The Comedy Tour on Comedy Central.
Also a veteran of radio (2001-2012) Roy's morning show took home awards from the Alabama Broadcasters association for 'Best Large Market Morning Show'.
Wood has recorded three nationally-released prank call CD's: My Momma Made Me Wear This (2003), Confessions of a High School Bench Warmer (2005) and I'll Slap You to Sleep! (2009). And has recently released his first comedy CD Things I think, I think (2013)
Known For
Love, Brooklyn
Alan
2025
Roy Wood Jr.: Lonely Flowers
Self
2025
Have I Got News for You
Self - Host · (20 episodes)
2024
Off Script with The Hollywood Reporter
Self · (1 episode)
2023
Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie!
Department Store Santa / Old Man Buechler (voice)
2023
Command Z
Sam · (8 episodes)
2023
Super Maximum Retro Show
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
2023
2022 Back That Year Up with Kevin Hart & Kenan Thompson
Self
2022
Celebrity Jeopardy!
Self · (2 episodes)
2022
Confess, Fletch
Inspector Morris Monroe
2022
Sherri
Self - Guest · (5 episodes)
2022
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Self · (3 episodes)
2022
Password
Self - Celebrity Guest · (1 episode)
2022
Game Theory with Bomani Jones
Self · (1 episode)
2022
Roy Wood Jr.: Imperfect Messenger
2021
Imperfect Messenger
Himself · (1 episode)
2021
Sam Morril: Full Capacity
2021
Only Murders in the Building
Vaughn · (1 episode)
2021
Flatbush Misdemeanors
Principal Douglas · (2 episodes)
2021
Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
Self - Contestant · (1 episode)
2021
Remembering RBG: A Nation Ugly Cries
Self
2020
The Opening Act
Gary
2020
Space Force
Liaison Bert Mellows · (2 episodes)
2020
The Death of Dick Long
Dr. Richter
2019
Tamron Hall
Self - Guest · (2 episodes)
2019
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self · (4 episodes)
2019
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self - Guest Host · (1 episode)
2019
Roy Wood Jr.: No One Loves You
Himself
2019
The Last O.G.
Runson · (1 episode)
2018
Roy Wood Jr.: Father Figure
Himself
2017
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self · (1 episode)
2015
This Is Not Happening
Himself - Host · (20 episodes)
2015
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Boeing Employee · (1 episode)
2014
@midnight with Chris Hardwick
Self · (1 episode)
2013
This Is Not Happening
Himself - Host · (0 episode)
2013
Sullivan & Son
(2 episodes)
2012
Impractical Jokers
(1 episode)
2011
Bob & Tom Radio: The Comedy Tour
2006
Outcome
Better Call Saul
Grant · (1 episode)
2015
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self · (3 episodes)
2014
Gotham Comedy Live
Self - Comedian · (1 episode)
2012
Comedy.tv
(1 episode)
2009
American Dad!
Pilot (voice) · (1 episode)
2005
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self · (1 episode)
2003
The Daily Show
Self - Guest Host · (4 episodes)
1996
The Daily Show
Self - Correspondent · (1177 episodes)
1996
Have I Got News for You
Self - Guest Host · (1 episode)
1990
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
Self - Presenter · (2 episodes)
Have I Got News for You
Self - Presenter · (1 episode)
1990