Roy Wood Jr.
Acting • Born 1978-12-11
Biography
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)
Filmography
56 credits
Sam Morril: Full Capacity
Movie • 2021
Bob & Tom Radio: The Comedy Tour
Movie • 2006
Roy Wood Jr.: Imperfect Messenger
Movie • 2021
Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie!
Movie • 2023
Department Store Santa / Old Man Buechler (voice)
Confess, Fletch
Movie • 2022
Inspector Morris Monroe
2022 Back That Year Up with Kevin Hart & Kenan Thompson
Movie • 2022
Self
Outcome
Movie • 2026
Reverend Leondrus Carter
Roy Wood Jr.: Father Figure
Movie • 2017
Himself
Roy Wood Jr.: No One Loves You
Movie • 2019
Himself
The Death of Dick Long
Movie • 2019
Dr. Richter
The Opening Act
Movie • 2020
Gary
Remembering RBG: A Nation Ugly Cries
Movie • 2020
Self
Love, Brooklyn
Movie • 2025
Alan
Roy Wood Jr.: Lonely Flowers
Movie • 2025
Self
15 Years of 30 for 30
Movie • 2024
Self
Going, Going, Gone: The Magic of the Home Run
Movie • 2025
A CNN Special Event: Roy Wood Jr.’s Very Very Very Merry Holiday Special
Movie • 2025
Super Maximum Retro Show
TV • 2023
Self - Guest
The Daily Show
TV • 1996
Self - Guest Host
Only Murders in the Building
TV • 2021
Vaughn
Tamron Hall
TV • 2019
Self - Guest
Imperfect Messenger
TV • 2021
Himself
Late Night with Seth Meyers
TV • 2014
Self - Guest
Command Z
TV • 2023
Sam
Gotham Comedy Live
TV • 2012
Self - Comedian
Game Theory with Bomani Jones
TV • 2022
Self
Better Call Saul
TV • 2015
Grant
The Kelly Clarkson Show
TV • 2019
Self
Sherri
TV • 2022
Self - Guest
The Jennifer Hudson Show
TV • 2022
Self
Comedy.tv
TV • 2009
This Is Not Happening
TV • 2013
Himself - Host
Sullivan & Son
TV • 2012
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
TV • 2015
Self
This Is Not Happening
TV • 2015
Self - Host
American Dad!
TV • 2005
Pilot (voice)
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
TV • 2014
Boeing Employee
The Last O.G.
TV • 2018
Runson
Flatbush Misdemeanors
TV • 2021
Principal Douglas
The Daily Show
TV • 1996
Self - Correspondent
Password
TV • 2022
Self - Celebrity Guest
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
TV • 2003
Self - Guest
Space Force
TV • 2020
Liaison Bert Mellows
Impractical Jokers
TV • 2011
@midnight with Chris Hardwick
TV • 2013
Self
Have I Got News for You
TV • 2024
Self - Host
Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
TV • 2021
Self - Contestant
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
TV
Self - Presenter
Celebrity Jeopardy!
TV • 2022
Self
The Kelly Clarkson Show
TV • 2019
Self - Guest Host
Off Script with The Hollywood Reporter
TV • 2023
Self
Have I Got News for You
TV • 1990
Self - Host
Barbershop
TV
Robert
The Daily Show
TV • 1996
Self
The Daily Show
TV • 1996
Conan
TV • 2010
Self - Comedian