Chris Rock Biography
Chris Rock is an American comedian known for appearing in Saturday Night Live sketch comedy series. He is also an actor who portrayed the role of Lee Butters in Lethal Weapon 4. Likewise, he is a filmmaker known for his work in films such as CB4, New Jack City, and Boomerang.
How old is Chris Rock? – Age
Rock is 59 years old as of 2024. He was born on February 7, 1965, in Andrews, South Carolina, United States, where he also grew up.
How tall is Chris Rock? – Height
He stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) tall.
Mother, Father, and Siblings – Family
Rock was born to parents Julius Rock and Rosalie Rock in Andrews, South Carolina. It is known that his mother worked as a social worker for people with developmental disabilities as well as a teacher. On the other hand, his father was both a newspaper deliveryman and truck driver who died of ulcer surgery in 1988. He grew up along with his six siblings; Tony, Andre, Jordan, Brian, Andi, Charles, and Kenny Rock.
Chris Rock Education
Chris enrolled at James Madison High School where he had to transfer from because of bullying and beatings from white students. However, it is known that he received a General Educational Development certification after dropping out of high school as well.
Is Chris Rock Married? – Wife
Rock was previously married to his ex-wife, Malaak Compton-Rock, in 1996. She is an author known for her If It Takes a Village, Build One book. She is also an avid public speaker known for appearing on The Oprah Winfrey Show and Forbes Magazine. Unfortunately, the couple divorced in 2016 due to irreconcilable differences.
Daughters
Rock and his ex-wife Malaak Compton were blessed with two children; Lola Simone and Zahra Savannah Rock.
Acting and Comedy Career
Rock is a vastly recognized comedian known for his specialty in observational comedy, human sexuality, and race relations. It is known that the show was streamed from the Hippodrome Theatre as the first live event in Baltimore, Maryland.
Most noteworthy, he released a stand-up comedy special titled Chris Rock: Tamborine for which he received a Grammy Award nomination. In addition, he ranked No. 5 of the 100 Greatest Stand-ups of All Time on Comedy Central.
Likewise, he became the fifth on the rank of the 50 Best Stand-Up Comics of All Time Rolling Stone’s list. On the other hand, he is an actor known for the role of Loy Cannon in the Fargo crime anthology series. He also portrayed the role of Detective Zeke Banks in the Spiral: From the Book of Saw horror film.
Furthermore, he was cast in What to Expect When You’re Expecting comedy film as Vic. Some of his other popular films include Lethal Weapon 4, Bad Company, and Beverly Hills Ninja.
Net Worth
Rock has an estimated net worth of $60 Million.
Movies and TV Shows
- Everybody Hates Chris
- Grown Ups
- Madagascar
- Grown Ups 2
- The Longest Yard
- Spiral
- Osmosis Jones
- Bee Movie
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
- New Jack City
- Death at a Funeral
- Fargo