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)

Works

Love, Brooklyn

Three longtime Brooklynites navigate careers, love, loss, and friendship against the rapidly changing landscape of their beloved city.

Release Date: 2025-01-27

Character: Alan

Roy Wood Jr.: Lonely Flowers

In this stand-up special, Roy Wood Jr. delves into the unraveling of society, examining how the growing lack of connection has fueled a culture dominated by guns, protests, rude employees, and rampant self-interest.

Release Date: 2025-01-17

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Character: Self

Vote Count: 4

'98 Honda

On a sunny day in 2004, a drug dealer with a secret gets stuck babysitting his girlfriend's 9 year old cousin.

Release Date: 2025-01-13

Department: Production

Job: Executive Producer

Vote Count: 1

Have I Got News for You

Host Roy Wood Jr. and team captains Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black serve up a smart take on the news of the week and guide guests through comic games and panels that test their knowledge of current events.

Release Date: 2024-09-14

Department: Production

Job: Executive Producer

Character: Self - Host

Episode Count: 10

Vote Count: 2

Off Script with The Hollywood Reporter

THR’s famed Roundtables are reimagined for broadcast and offer a fresh perspective on a classic, showcasing the collective brilliance of the entertainment industry's finest and funniest minds as never before.

Release Date: 2023-12-31

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 1

Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie!

The holiday season has arrived, and brilliant but accident-prone Steve Urkel has already ruined his local celebration by publicly humiliating a shopping mall Santa. In his attempt to make things right and score some nice points with the big guy in the North Pole, Steve creates an invention that only makes things worse. Using his big brain and even bigger heart, Steve must find the real Santa to see if together they can help the city rediscover the holiday spirit.

Release Date: 2023-11-21

Character: Department Store Santa / Old Man Buechler (voice)

Vote Count: 15

Command Z

A scientist tasks his employees with a "historic" mission to travel back in time to revise history and save the world.

Release Date: 2023-07-17

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Character: Sam

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 2

Super Maximum Retro Show

Videos, photos, ads and games from the pre-Internet era and a focus on things that would have gone viral had the web existed back then. A group of guest panelists will join in and comment, as well as share their memories from the 1970s, 80s and 90s.

Release Date: 2023-03-07

Character: Self - Guest

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 2

2022 Back That Year Up with Kevin Hart & Kenan Thompson

Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson take an irreverent, unfiltered look at the biggest moments from 2022 in pop culture, social media, politics and sports.

Release Date: 2022-12-23

Character: Self

Vote Count: 2

Celebrity Jeopardy!

Celebrity contestants compete for a chance to win money for a charity of their choice.

Release Date: 2022-09-25

Character: Self

Episode Count: 2

Vote Count: 6

Confess, Fletch

The roguishly charming and endlessly troublesome Fletch becomes the prime suspect in a murder case while searching for a stolen art collection. The only way to prove his innocence? Find out which of the long list of suspects is the culprit - from the eccentric art dealer and a missing playboy to a crazy neighbor and Fletch’s Italian girlfriend. Crime, in fact, has never been this disorganized.

Release Date: 2022-09-16

Character: Inspector Morris Monroe

Vote Count: 334

Sherri

Sherri Shepherd, actress, comic, and Emmy Award-winning longtime co-host of "The View", appears before a live audience with a daily dose of pop culture, comedy, conversations, and daytime talk staples, including celebrity and human interest interviews.

Release Date: 2022-09-12

Character: Self - Guest

Episode Count: 5

Vote Count: 7

The Jennifer Hudson Show

Talented entertainer and newly-minted EGOT Jennifer Hudson takes on the daytime talk show landscape.

Release Date: 2022-09-12

Character: Self

Episode Count: 3

Vote Count: 24

Password

Jimmy Fallon and other celebrities pair with contestants to face off in the ultimate game of words.

Release Date: 2022-08-09

Character: Self - Celebrity Guest

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 5

Game Theory with Bomani Jones

Bomani Jones breaks down timely issues in the world of sports in this series that features a mix of topical news, in-depth analysis, interviews with special guests, field pieces, interstitials, and Jones' signature commentary.

Release Date: 2022-03-13

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 3

Roy Wood Jr.: Imperfect Messenger

Roy Wood Jr. discusses the difference between "ancestors" and "forefathers," why Leonardo DiCaprio is the greatest white ally ever and how celebrities use fame to get people out of prison.

Release Date: 2021-10-29

Vote Count: 2

Imperfect Messenger

Roy Wood Jr. discusses the difference between "ancestors" and "forefathers," why Leonardo DiCaprio is the greatest white ally ever and how celebrities use fame to get people out of prison.

Release Date: 2021-10-29

Character: Himself

Episode Count: 1

Sam Morril: Full Capacity

A documentary about the comedy clubs reopening in NYC and getting back to some sense of normalcy.

Release Date: 2021-09-16

Only Murders in the Building

Three strangers share an obsession with true crime and suddenly find themselves wrapped up in one.

Release Date: 2021-08-31

Character: Vaughn

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 1804

The Neutral Ground

With sharp humor and a critical sense of curiosity, comedian CJ Hunt documents the fraught removal of four Confederate monuments in New Orleans. As the scope of his film expands, Hunt investigates the origins of a romanticized Confederacy and confronts hard truths much of America has yet to face.

Release Date: 2021-06-19

Department: Production

Job: Executive Producer

Vote Count: 1

Flatbush Misdemeanors

Neighborhood best friends and urban millennials Dan and Kevin hilariously climb the ladder to nowhere in Flatbush, Brooklyn. But even inside the losing, they find there are little wins that come from tackling hipsters, mental health issues and the rising tide of gentrification.

Release Date: 2021-05-23

Character: Principal Douglas

Episode Count: 2

Vote Count: 11

Celebrity Wheel of Fortune

Hosted by Pat Sajak and Vanna White, celebrity contestants spin the wheel and solve word puzzles for a chance to win up to one million dollars for charity.

Release Date: 2021-01-07

Character: Self - Contestant

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 9

Remembering RBG: A Nation Ugly Cries

“Remembering RBG: A Nation Ugly Cries with Desi Lydic” follows Lydic on a journey through the five stages of grief—denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and… what's the opposite of the acceptance? —as she comes to terms with the passing of the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg and where to go from here.

Release Date: 2020-10-30

Character: Self

Vote Count: 2

The Opening Act

The film follows Will Chu whose true life passion is to become a stand-up comedian. He is given the opportunity to emcee a comedy show, opening for his hero, Billy G. Chu has to decide if he wants to continue the life he has set up or to pursue his dream, the life of a comedian.

Release Date: 2020-10-16

Character: Gary

Vote Count: 24

Space Force

A four-star general begrudgingly teams up with an eccentric scientist to get the U.S. military's newest agency — Space Force — ready for lift-off.

Release Date: 2020-05-29

Character: Liaison Bert Mellows

Episode Count: 2

Vote Count: 749

The Death of Dick Long

Dick died last night, and Zeke and Earl don’t want anybody finding out how. That’s too bad though, cause news travels fast in small-town Alabama.

Release Date: 2019-09-27

Character: Dr. Richter

Vote Count: 159

Tamron Hall

Former news host and journalist Tamron Hall discusses all things topical and engages those she interviews in thorough meaningful and entertaining conversations.

Release Date: 2019-09-09

Character: Self - Guest

Episode Count: 2

Vote Count: 16

The Kelly Clarkson Show

Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and everyday people who are beacons of hope in their communities.

Release Date: 2019-09-09

Character: Self

Episode Count: 4

Vote Count: 62

Roy Wood Jr.: No One Loves You

Roy Wood Jr. explores some of today's most complicated issues, from the plight of the black superhero to national anthem protests.

Release Date: 2019-01-25

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Character: Himself

Vote Count: 4

The Last O.G.

An ex-felon is shocked to see just how much the world has changed when he is released from prison for good behavior after a 15-year stint and returns to his newly gentrified Brooklyn neighborhood.

Release Date: 2018-04-03

Character: Runson

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 48

Roy Wood Jr.: Father Figure

Roy Wood Jr. tackles freeway protests, examines the origin of the blues, and explains why the Confederate flag is sometimes helpful.

Release Date: 2017-02-19

Department: Production

Job: Executive Producer

Character: Himself

Vote Count: 8

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater. Stephen Colbert, Chris Licht, Tom Purcell, and Jon Stewart are executive producers. Barry Julien and Denise Rehrig serve as co-executive producers.must watch

Release Date: 2015-09-08

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 308

Better Call Saul

Six years before Saul Goodman meets Walter White. We meet him when the man who will become Saul Goodman is known as Jimmy McGill, a small-time lawyer searching for his destiny, and, more immediately, hustling to make ends meet. Working alongside, and, often, against Jimmy, is “fixer” Mike Ehrmantraut. The series tracks Jimmy’s transformation into Saul Goodman, the man who puts “criminal” in “criminal lawyer".

Release Date: 2015-02-08

Character: Grant

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 5672

This Is Not Happening

Outrageous stories from stand-up comedians, musicians and more show why real life experiences always make the best material.

Release Date: 2015-01-22

Character: Himself - Host

Episode Count: 20

Vote Count: 3

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.

Release Date: 2014-04-27

Character: Boeing Employee

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 715

Late Night with Seth Meyers

Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live’s" longest serving anchor on the show’s wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as host of NBC’s "Late Night" — home to A-list celebrity guests, memorable comedy and the best in musical talent. As the Emmy Award-winning head writer for "SNL," Meyers has established a reputation for sharp wit and perfectly timed comedy, and has gained fame for his spot-on jokes and satire. Meyers takes his departure from "SNL" to his new post at "Late Night," as Jimmy Fallon moves to "The Tonight Show".

Release Date: 2014-02-25

Character: Self

Episode Count: 3

Vote Count: 107

@midnight with Chris Hardwick

Chris Hardwick will lead three celebrity contestants down the ultimate internet wormhole. Culling from the darkest recesses of social media, they will compete to determine who has the funniest take on the day's pop culture.

Release Date: 2013-10-21

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 19

This Is Not Happening

A raucous CC:Studios Web series featuring long-form storytelling from stand-up comedians.

Release Date: 2013-06-04

Character: Himself - Host

Vote Count: 6

Gotham Comedy Live

Gotham Comedy Club, a popular comedy venue in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, is the setting of an hourlong series that is shot in front of an audience at the club. Each episode features routines by several comics -- a list that has included such names as David Alan Grier, Gilbert Gottfried and Artie Lange -- in what the network says is an unedited and uncensored format. In addition to the big names of the field who take the Gotham stage, the show also features up-and-comers who want to make a name for themselves in the stand-up comedy business.

Release Date: 2012-11-15

Character: Self - Comedian

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 2

Sullivan & Son

Sullivan & Son is an American comedy television series created by Rob Long and Steve Byrne that is broadcast on TBS. It stars Byrne as Steve Sullivan, who surprises his parents when he leaves his job as a corporate lawyer to take over a bar owned by his father in Pittsburgh. The series is executive-produced by Vince Vaughn, Peter Billingsley and Long, who also serves as showrunner. It premiered on July 19, 2012.

Release Date: 2012-07-19

Episode Count: 2

Vote Count: 11

Impractical Jokers

This hidden-camera series follows four lifelong friends -- Brian "Q"' Quinn, James "Murr"' Murray, Joe Gatto and Sal Vulcano -- who take dares to an outrageous level. To find out who is best under pressure, the guys compete in awkward and outrageous hidden-camera hijinks with the loser performing what is deemed to be the most-mortifying challenge yet.

Release Date: 2011-12-15

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 375

Comedy.tv

Some say laughter is the best medicine. It’s true. Standup comedy has been known to cure everything from bad moods and frowns to fits of pouting. So for those who need a heavy dose of hilarity, try a spoonful of “Comedy.TV.” With no traffic jams, parking debacles, or two-drink minimums of the local comedy clubs, the most clever comedians jump onstage for a full-fledged funny fest.

Release Date: 2009-09-26

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 2

Bob & Tom Radio: The Comedy Tour

Featuring: Mike Armstrong, Tom Griswold, Greg Hahn, Drew Hastings, Bob Kevoian, Roy Wood Jr. and Bob Zany

Release Date: 2006-09-16

Vote Count: 2

Outcome

A damaged Hollywood star must confront his demons and make amends after he is extorted with a mysterious video clip from his past.

American Dad!

The series focuses on an eccentric motley crew that is the Smith family and their three housemates: Father, husband, and breadwinner Stan Smith; his better half housewife, Francine Smith; their college-aged daughter, Hayley Smith; and their high-school-aged son, Steve Smith. Outside of the Smith family, there are three additional main characters, including Hayley's boyfriend turned husband, Jeff Fischer; the family's man-in-a-goldfish-body pet, Klaus; and most notably the family's zany alien, Roger, who is "full of masquerades, brazenness, and shocking antics."

Release Date: 2005-02-06

Character: Pilot (voice)

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 2204

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.

Release Date: 2003-01-26

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 171

The Daily Show

The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.

Release Date: 1996-07-22

Character: Self - Guest Host

Episode Count: 4

Vote Count: 573

Have I Got News for You

Hilarious, totally-irreverent, near-slanderous political quiz show, based mainly on news stories from the last week or so, that leaves no party, personality or action unscathed in pursuit of laughs.

Release Date: 1990-09-28

Character: Self - Guest Host

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 71

Have I Got a Bit More News for You

Based on the week’s news and fronted by guest hosts, this extended version of the satirical news quiz features more of the stuff that wouldn't fit into the regular programme.

Character: Self - Presenter

Episode Count: 2

Vote Count: 16