Acting · Birmingham, Alabama, USA · Born December 11, 1978
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)
ChikaBOOM!!
2026
TVThe End
2026
MovieOutcome
2026
as Reverend Leondrus Carter
MovieA CNN Special Event: Roy Wood Jr.’s Very Very Very Merry Holiday Special
2025
MovieLove, Brooklyn
2025
as Alan
MovieGoing, Going, Gone: The Magic of the Home Run
2025
as Self
MovieRoy Wood Jr.: Lonely Flowers
2025
as Self
15 Years of 30 for 30
2024
as Self
TVHave I Got News for You
2024
as Self - Host
TVOff Script with The Hollywood Reporter
2023
as Self
MovieUrkel Saves Santa: The Movie!
2023
as Department Store Santa / Old Man Buechler (voice)
TVCommand Z
2023
as Sam
TVSuper Maximum Retro Show
2023
as Self - Guest
Movie2022 Back That Year Up with Kevin Hart & Kenan Thompson
2022
as Self
TVCelebrity Jeopardy!
2022
as Self - Contestant
MovieConfess, Fletch
2022
as Inspector Morris Monroe
TVSherri
2022
as Self - Guest
TVThe Jennifer Hudson Show
2022
as Self
TVPassword
2022
as Self - Celebrity Guest
TVGame Theory with Bomani Jones
2022
as Self
MovieRoy Wood Jr.: Imperfect Messenger
2021
Imperfect Messenger
2021
as Himself
MovieSam Morril: Full Capacity
2021
TVOnly Murders in the Building
2021
as Vaughn
TVFlatbush Misdemeanors
2021
as Principal Douglas
TVCelebrity Wheel of Fortune
2021
as Self - Contestant
MovieRemembering RBG: A Nation Ugly Cries
2020
as Self
MovieThe Opening Act
2020
as Gary
TVSpace Force
2020
as Liaison Bert Mellows
MovieThe Death of Dick Long
2019
as Dr. Richter
TVTamron Hall
2019
as Self - Guest
TVThe Kelly Clarkson Show
2019
as Self
MovieRoy Wood Jr.: No One Loves You
2019
as Himself
TVThe Last O.G.
2018
as Runson
MovieRoy Wood Jr.: Father Figure
2017
as Himself
TVThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
as Self
TVBetter Call Saul
2015
as Grant
TVThis Is Not Happening
2015
as Self - Host
TVLast Week Tonight with John Oliver
2014
as Boeing Employee
TVLate Night with Seth Meyers
2014
as Self - Guest
TV@midnight with Chris Hardwick
2013
as Self
This Is Not Happening
2013
as Himself - Host
TVGotham Comedy Live
2012
as Self - Comedian
TVSullivan & Son
2012
TVImpractical Jokers
2011
TVConan
2010
as Self - Comedian
Comedy.tv
2009
as Self
Bob & Tom Radio: The Comedy Tour
2006
TVAmerican Dad!
2005
as Pilot (voice)
TVJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self - Guest
TVThe View
1997
as Self
TVThe Daily Show
1996
as Self - Guest Host
TVHave I Got News for You
1990
as Self - Host
TVHave I Got a Bit More News for You
as Self - Presenter
Barbershop
as Robert
