Chris Rock — biography, films, roles and trivia

Biography

💥Christopher Julius Rock. Born in 1965 in Andrews, South Carolina, USA. He grew up in a family with 6 younger brothers. His father worked as a truck driver, and his mother was a teacher. He attended James Madison High School. He works as a comedian, actor, and director. He was married to producer Malaak Compton, and the couple has 2 daughters: Lola and Zahra. He prefers to keep his current personal life private.

🏆Main awards🏆: Emmy (1999) [The Chris Rock Show], Emmy (2005) [Everybody Hates Chris], Grammy (2000) [Best Comedy Album], Grammy (2018) [Best Comedy Album]

🎬Main projects🎬: "Everybody Hates Chris" (2005), "Dogma" (1999), "Grown Ups" (2010), "Madagascar" (2005), "Spiral: From the Book of Saw" (2021)

⭐Fun fact⭐: Chris began his career as a stand-up comedian in New York clubs

Filmography

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2026 Misty Green Screenwriter · Producer · Actor · Director

Interesting facts

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His paternal grandfather Allen Rock was a preacher. His father, Julius Rock, worked as a truck driver and newspaper deliveryman (died in 1988 from a stomach ulcer). His mother, Rosalie Tingman, worked as a teacher and did social work with people with developmental disabilities.
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His paternal grandfather Allen Rock was a preacher. His father, Julius Rock, worked as a truck driver and newspaper deliveryman (died in 1988 from a stomach ulcer). His mother, Rosalie Tingman, worked as a teacher and did social work for the mentally disabled.
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He has two half-brothers: Charles Rock (the elder) died in February 2006 after a long battle with alcoholism, and Jordan Rock. Four younger full brothers: Tony Rock (actor), Kenny Rock, Andre Rock, Brian Rock. And one younger sister, Andi Rock.
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Full name: Christopher Julius Rock III.
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He has two half-brothers: Charles Rock (the elder) died in February 2006 after a long battle with alcoholism, and Jordan Rock. Four younger full brothers: Tony Rock (actor), Kenny Rock, Andre Rock, Brian Rock. And a younger sister, Andi Rock.