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Chris Rock

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Chris Rock

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Born February 7, 1965Age 61

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Chris Rock is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and director who was a cast member of Saturday Night Live from 1990 to 1993. His stand-up specials Bring the Pain and Bigger & Blacker helped establish his approach to social observation and political comedy.

Rock created and hosted The Chris Rock Show and co-created and narrated Everybody Hates Chris, a sitcom drawing on his childhood. His film work includes writing, directing, and starring in Top Five and voicing Marty in the Madagascar films. His career moves between live stand-up, television sketches, autobiographical sitcom storytelling, and film comedy.

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