Chris Rock

Summary

Chris Rock is a human^[1]. Born in Andrews^[2], he… he was born on February 7, 1965^[3]. He worked as a screenwriter^[4], film director^[5], comedian^[6], film actor^[7], and television actor^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.24% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16,207 views/month, #2,361 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Chris Rock's place of birth was Andrews^[2].
• Chris Rock was born on February 7, 1965^[3].
• Chris Rock was born on January 1, 1965^[10].
• A child of Chris Rock was Zahra Savannah Rock^[11].
• A child of Chris Rock was Lola Simone Rock^[12].
• Chris Rock held citizenship in United States^[13].
• English was Chris Rock's native language^[14].
• Chris Rock's professions included screenwriter^[4].
• Chris Rock worked as a film director^[5].
• Chris Rock's professions included comedian^[6].
• Chris Rock worked as a film actor^[7].
• Chris Rock worked as a television actor^[8].
• Chris Rock worked as a voice actor^[15].
• Chris Rock's field of work was film production^[16].
• Chris Rock was educated at James Madison High School^[17].
• A notable work attributed to Chris Rock is Madagascar^[18].
• Chris Rock received the Primetime Emmy Award^[19].
• Chris Rock received the Lunt-Fontanne Award for Ensemble Excellence^[20].
• Chris Rock received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[21].
• Chris Rock was a member of Writers Guild of America, East^[22].
• Chris Rock is recorded as male^[23].
• Chris Rock's instance of is recorded as human^[24].
• Chris Rock was affiliated with the Democratic Party^[25].
• Chris Rock's record label is recorded as Atlantic Records^[26].
• Chris Rock's Commons category is recorded as Chris Rock^[27].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: US^[29]

• Began / founded: 1965-02-07^[30]

• Genre(s): comedy, sketch comedy^[31]

• Community tags: 2008 universal fire victim, comedy, musical parody, satire, sketch comedy, stand-up comedy^[32]

• MusicBrainz ID: 172805a7-6f84-4bb3-8b3b-6dc5bc33b103^[33]

Body

Origins and Family

Chris Rock was born in Andrews^[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 7, 1965^[3] and January 1, 1965^[10]. English was his native language^[14].

Education

Chris Rock was educated at James Madison High School^[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter^[4], film director^[5], comedian^[6], film actor^[7], television actor^[8], and voice actor^[15]. Chris Rock's field of work was film production^[16].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Chris Rock is Madagascar^[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Primetime Emmy Award^[19], a group of awards^[34], in United States^[35], founded in 1949^[36]; Lunt-Fontanne Award for Ensemble Excellence^[20]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[21], a commemorative plaque^[37], in United States^[38].

Personal Life

Children include Zahra Savannah Rock^[11] and Lola Simone Rock^[12], b. 2002^[39], of United States^[40]. Chris Rock was affiliated with the Democratic Party^[25].

Why It Matters

Chris Rock ranks in the top 0.24% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16,207 views/month, #2,361 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[41] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[42]

He has been cited as an influence by Kevin Hart^[43], a comedian^[44], b. 1979^[45], of United States^[46], awarded the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[47], specialised in film^[48]; George Lopez^[49], a comedian^[50], b. 1961^[51], of United States^[52], awarded the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[53], specialised in film acting^[54]; Eric André^[55], a screenwriter^[56], b. 1983^[57], of United States^[58]; Kel Mitchell^[59], an actor^[60], b. 1978^[61], of United States^[62]; Eddie Griffin^[63], a cabaret performer^[64], b. 1968^[65], of United States^[66]; and Jeremy Suarez^[67], an actor^[68], b. 1990^[69], of United States^[70].

FAQs

Where was Chris Rock born?

Born in Andrews^[2], Chris Rock…

What did Chris Rock do for work?

Chris Rock worked as screenwriter^[4], film director^[5], comedian^[6], film actor^[7], and television actor^[8].

Where did Chris Rock go to school?

Chris Rock was educated at James Madison High School^[17].

What awards did Chris Rock receive?

Honors received include Primetime Emmy Award^[19], Lunt-Fontanne Award for Ensemble Excellence^[20], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[21].

Who did Chris Rock influence?

Chris Rock has been cited as an influence by Kevin Hart^[43], George Lopez^[49], Eric André^[55], and Kel Mitchell^[59].