Chris Rock Highlights

  • 2008: Once again lent his voice to Marty the Zebra in "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa"
  • 2008: Premiered his fifth HBO special, "Kill the Messenger"; earned an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Writing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Special
  • 2007: Directed and starred in a remake of a 1970s French film "I Think I Love My Wife"
  • 2005: Co-starred with Adam Sandler and Burt Reynolds in "The Longest Yard" remake
  • 2005: Voiced Marty the Zebra in the animated comedy "Madagascar"
  • 2005: Hosted the 77th Academy Awards (ABC) at the Kodak Theater (aired in February)
  • 2005: Produced the comedy series "Everybody Hates Chris" (UPN, 2005-06; CW, 2006-present); inspired by the teenage experiences of Chris Rock growing up in '80s Brooklyn; show earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Comedy Series in 2006
  • 2003: Received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
  • 2003: Feature directorial debut, "Head of State"; also starred and co-wrote
  • 2002: Teamed with Anthony Hopkins in the action comedy "Bad Company"
  • 2001: Co-wrote, produced and co-starred in "Pootie Tang"; based on a character created in one of his HBO specials
  • 2001: First leading role in a feature, "Down to Earth"; also contributed to screenplay
  • 2001: Lent his voice to the title character in the animated feature "Osmosis Jones"
  • 2000: Co-starred with Morgan Freeman and Renee Zellweger in Neil LaBute's "Nurse Betty"
  • 1999: Played Rufus, the hitherto unknown 13th apostle, in Kevin Smith's "Dogma"
  • 1999: Headlined second solo HBO comedy special "Chris Rock: Bigger & Blacker"
  • 1999: Again hosted the "MTV Music Video Awards" (broadcast from the Metropolitan Opera House)
  • 1998: Helped students at Howard University start a black humor magazine The Illtop Journal; also edited the first few issues
  • 1998: Had featured role in "Lethal Weapon 4"
  • 1998: Executive produced the sitcom "The Hughleys" (ABC, 1998-2000; UPN, 2000)
  • 1998: Voiced the guinea pig in the remake of "Dr. Dolittle"; second collaboration with Eddie Murphy
  • 1997: Executive produced and starred in the HBO talk show "The Chris Rock Show"; also wrote; won third Emmy Award for writing show
  • 1997: Hosted the "MTV Music Video Awards"
  • 1996: First appearance on NBC's "The Tonight Show"
  • 1996: Wrote, co-executive produced and starred in the Emmy-winning "Chris Rock: Bring the Pain" (HBO); also earned Emmy Award for writing
  • 1996: Provided political convention coverage for "Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher" (Comedy Central); earned Emmy nomination for writing
  • 1996: Began doing memorable TV commercials for 1-800-CALL-ATT
  • 1994: Headlined the HBO Comedy Half-Hour Special "Chris Rock: Big Ass Jokes"
  • 1993: Joined the cast of the FOX variety series "In Living Color"; only appeared in nine episodes
  • 1993: Co-wrote, produced and starred in the feature comedy "CB4"
  • 1992: Had supporting role in the Eddie Murphy vehicle "Boomerang"
  • 1991: Had key co-starring role as a crack addict in "New Jack City"
  • 1990: Spent two seasons (1990-92) as a featured player on "Saturday Night Live" (NBC); became a regular cast member for the 1992-93 season
  • 1987: Had early TV exposure on HBO special "Uptown Comedy Express"
  • 1987: Made film debut as a parking valet in "Beverly Hills Cop II"; first collaboration with Eddie Murphy
  • Raised in Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn, New York
  • Began working in NYC comedy clubs when he was 17

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