Roy Wood Jr.
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)
Known For
Credits
- 2025 ยทOutcomeas
- 2025 ยทLove, Brooklynas Alan
- 2025 ยทRoy Wood Jr.: Lonely Flowersas Self
- 2024 ยทHave I Got News for Youas Self - Host
- 2023 ยทUrkel Saves Santa: The Movie!as Department Store Santa / Old Man Buechler (voice)
- 2023 ยทCommand Zas Sam
- 2023 ยทSuper Maximum Retro Showas Self - Guest
- 2022 ยท2022 Back That Year Up with Kevin Hart & Kenan Thompsonas Self
- 2022 ยทConfess, Fletchas Inspector Morris Monroe
- 2022 ยทThe Jennifer Hudson Showas Self
- 2022 ยทSherrias Self - Guest
- 2022 ยทPasswordas Self - Celebrity Guest
- 2022 ยทGame Theory with Bomani Jonesas Self
- 2021 ยทImperfect Messengeras Himself
- 2021 ยทRoy Wood Jr.: Imperfect Messengeras
- 2021 ยทSam Morril: Full Capacityas
- 2021 ยทOnly Murders in the Buildingas Vaughn
- 2021 ยทFlatbush Misdemeanorsas Principal Douglas
- 2021 ยทCelebrity Wheel of Fortuneas Self - Contestant
- 2020 ยทRemembering RBG: A Nation Ugly Criesas Self
- 2020 ยทThe Opening Actas Gary
- 2020 ยทSpace Forceas Liaison Bert Mellows
- 2019 ยทThe Death of Dick Longas Dr. Richter
- 2019 ยทTamron Hallas Self - Guest
- 2019 ยทThe Kelly Clarkson Showas
- 2019 ยทRoy Wood Jr.: No One Loves Youas Himself
- 2018 ยทThe Last O.G.as Runson
- 2017 ยทRoy Wood Jr.: Father Figureas Himself
- 2015 ยทThe Late Show with Stephen Colbertas Self
- 2015 ยทBetter Call Saulas Grant
- 2015 ยทThis Is Not Happeningas Himself - Host
- 2014 ยทLast Week Tonight with John Oliveras Boeing Employee
- 2014 ยทLate Night with Seth Meyersas Self
- 2013 ยท@midnight with Chris Hardwickas Self
- 2013 ยทThis Is Not Happeningas Himself - Host
- 2012 ยทGotham Comedy Liveas Self - Comedian
- 2012 ยทSullivan & Sonas
- 2011 ยทImpractical Jokersas
- 2009 ยทComedy.tvas
- 2006 ยทBob & Tom Radio: The Comedy Touras
- 2005 ยทAmerican Dad!as Pilot (voice)
- 2003 ยทJimmy Kimmel Live!as Self
- 1996 ยทThe Daily Showas Self - Guest Host
- 1996 ยทThe Daily Showas Self - Correspondent
- 1990 ยทHave I Got News for Youas Self - Guest Host
- Future ยทHave I Got a Bit More News for Youas Self - Presenter