Roy Wood Jr.
Roy Wood Jr.

Roy Wood Jr.

Born: December 11, 1978 (47 years)
Birmingham, Alabama, USA

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)

TV Shows as Actor (37)
The End

The End

Apr 16, 2026

Have I Got News for You

Have I Got News for You

as Self - Host

Sep 14, 2024

Off Script with The Hollywood Reporter

Off Script with The Hollywood Reporter

as Self

Dec 31, 2023

Command Z

Command Z

as Sam

Jul 17, 2023

Super Maximum Retro Show

Super Maximum Retro Show

as Self - Guest

Mar 7, 2023

Celebrity Jeopardy!

Celebrity Jeopardy!

as Self - Contestant

Sep 25, 2022

Sherri

Sherri

as Self - Guest

Sep 12, 2022

The Jennifer Hudson Show

The Jennifer Hudson Show

as Self

Sep 12, 2022

Password

Password

as Self - Celebrity Guest

Aug 9, 2022

Game Theory with Bomani Jones

Game Theory with Bomani Jones

as Self

Mar 13, 2022

Imperfect Messenger

Imperfect Messenger

as Himself

Oct 29, 2021

Only Murders in the Building

Only Murders in the Building

as Vaughn

Aug 31, 2021

Flatbush Misdemeanors

Flatbush Misdemeanors

as Principal Douglas

May 23, 2021

Celebrity Wheel of Fortune

Celebrity Wheel of Fortune

as Self - Contestant

Jan 7, 2021

Space Force

Space Force

as Liaison Bert Mellows

May 29, 2020

Tamron Hall

Tamron Hall

as Self - Guest

Sep 9, 2019

The Kelly Clarkson Show

The Kelly Clarkson Show

as Self, Self - Guest Host

Sep 9, 2019

The Last O.G.

The Last O.G.

as Runson

Apr 3, 2018

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

as Self

Sep 8, 2015

Better Call Saul

Better Call Saul

as Grant

Feb 8, 2015

This Is Not Happening

This Is Not Happening

as Self - Host

Jan 22, 2015

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

as Boeing Employee

Apr 27, 2014

Late Night with Seth Meyers

Late Night with Seth Meyers

as Self - Guest

Feb 25, 2014

@midnight with Chris Hardwick

@midnight with Chris Hardwick

as Self

Oct 21, 2013

This Is Not Happening

This Is Not Happening

as Himself - Host

Jun 4, 2013

Gotham Comedy Live

Gotham Comedy Live

as Self - Comedian

Nov 15, 2012

Sullivan & Son

Sullivan & Son

Jul 19, 2012

Impractical Jokers

Impractical Jokers

Dec 15, 2011

Conan

Conan

as Self - Comedian

Nov 8, 2010

Comedy.tv

Comedy.tv

as Self

Sep 26, 2009

American Dad!

American Dad!

as Pilot (voice)

Feb 6, 2005

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

as Self - Guest

Jan 26, 2003

The View

The View

as Self

Aug 11, 1997

The Daily Show

The Daily Show

as Self - Guest Host, Self, Self - Correspondent

Jul 22, 1996

Have I Got News for You

Have I Got News for You

as Self - Host

Sep 28, 1990

Have I Got a Bit More News for You

Have I Got a Bit More News for You

as Self - Presenter

Barbershop

Barbershop

as Robert