Roy Wood Jr. actor

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 onHes currently a regular on Conan, ESPNs SportsNation & Comedy Centrals @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.Hes also appeared on HBOs Def Comedy Jam, Comedy Centrals Premium Blend and The Late, Late Show with Craig FergusonPrior 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) Roys morning show took home awards from the Alabama Broadcasters association for Best Large Market Morning Show.Wood has recorded three nationally-released prank call CDs My Momma Made Me Wear This (2003), Confessions of a High School Bench Warmer (2005) and Ill Slap You to Sleep! (2009). And has recently released his first comedy CD Things I think, I think (2013)