Chris Rock
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Summary
Chris Rock was born on February 7, 1965[1], in Andrews[2]. He has worked as a screenwriter[3], film director[4], comedian[5], film actor[6], and television actor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.24% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58,785 views/month, #2,361 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1965[9]
- Child: Zahra Savannah Rock[10], Lola Simone Rock[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Native language: English[13]
- Occupation: voice actor[14], film producer[15], television presenter[16], television producer[17], stand-up comedian[18], actor[19], director[20], musician[21]
- Field of work: film production[22]
- Educated at: James Madison High School[23]
- Notable work: Madagascar[24]
- Award received: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special[25], Lunt-Fontanne Award for Ensemble Excellence[26], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[27], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series[28]
- Member of: Writers Guild of America, East[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[31]
- Record label: Atlantic Records[32]
- Commons category: Chris Rock[33]
- Family name: Rock[34]
- Given name: Chris[35]
- Significant event: Will Smith–Chris Rock slapping incident[36]
- Official website: http://www.chrisrock.com/[37]
- Topic's main category: Category:Chris Rock[38]
- Work location: Brooklyn[39]
- Medical condition: Non-Verbal Learning Disorder[40]
- Filmography: Chris Rock filmography[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[42]
- Birth name: Christopher Julius Rock III[43]
- Name in native language: Chris Rock[44]
Product Details
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Type: Person[45]
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Country: US[46]
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Began / founded: 1965-02-07[47]
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Genre(s): comedy, sketch comedy[48]
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Community tags: 2008 universal fire victim, comedy, musical parody, satire, sketch comedy, stand-up comedy[49]
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MusicBrainz ID: 172805a7-6f84-4bb3-8b3b-6dc5bc33b103[50]
Why It Matters
Chris Rock has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
He has been cited as an influence by Kevin Hart[53], a comedian[54], b. 1979[55], of United States[56], awarded the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[57], specialised in film[58]; Eric André[59], a screenwriter[60], b. 1983[61], of United States[62]; George Lopez[63], a comedian[64], b. 1961[65], of United States[66], awarded the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[67], specialised in film acting[68]; Kel Mitchell[69], an actor[70], b. 1978[71], of United States[72]; Eddie Griffin[73], a cabaret performer[74], b. 1968[75], of United States[76]; and Jeremy Suarez[77], an actor[78], b. 1990[79], of United States[80].
FAQs
Where was Chris Rock born?
Chris Rock's place of birth was Andrews[2].
What did Chris Rock do for work?
Chris Rock worked as a screenwriter[3], film director[4], comedian[5], film actor[6], and television actor[7].
Where did Chris Rock go to school?
Chris Rock was educated at James Madison High School[23].
What awards did Chris Rock receive?
Honors received include Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special[25], Lunt-Fontanne Award for Ensemble Excellence[26], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[27], and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series[28].
Who did Chris Rock influence?
Chris Rock has been cited as an influence by Kevin Hart[53], Eric André[59], George Lopez[63], and Kel Mitchell[69].