Roy Wood Jr.

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)

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Filmography

2025

Love, Brooklyn
Love, Brooklyn
as Alan
Movie - Released: 1/27/2025
Roy Wood Jr.: Lonely Flowers
Roy Wood Jr.: Lonely Flowers
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/17/2025

2024

Have I Got News for You
Have I Got News for You
as Self - Host
TV - Released: 9/14/2024

2023

Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie!
Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie!
as Department Store Santa / Old Man Buechler (voice)
Movie - Released: 11/21/2023
Super Maximum Retro Show
Super Maximum Retro Show
as Self - Guest
TV - Released: 3/7/2023
Command Z
Command Z
as Sam
TV - Released: 7/17/2023

2022

Confess, Fletch
Confess, Fletch
as Inspector Morris Monroe
Movie - Released: 9/16/2022
2022 Back That Year Up with Kevin Hart & Kenan Thompson
2022 Back That Year Up with Kevin Hart & Kenan Thompson
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/23/2022
Game Theory with Bomani Jones
Game Theory with Bomani Jones
as Self
TV - Released: 3/13/2022
Sherri
Sherri
as Self - Guest
TV - Released: 9/12/2022
The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Jennifer Hudson Show
as Self
TV - Released: 9/12/2022
Password
Password
as Self - Celebrity Guest
TV - Released: 8/9/2022
Celebrity Jeopardy!
Celebrity Jeopardy!
as Self
TV - Released: 9/25/2022

2021

Sam Morril: Full Capacity
Sam Morril: Full Capacity
Movie - Released: 9/16/2021
Roy Wood Jr.: Imperfect Messenger
Roy Wood Jr.: Imperfect Messenger
Movie - Released: 10/29/2021
Only Murders in the Building
Only Murders in the Building
as Vaughn
TV - Released: 8/31/2021
TV
Imperfect Messenger
as Himself
TV - Released: 10/29/2021
Flatbush Misdemeanors
Flatbush Misdemeanors
as Principal Douglas
TV - Released: 5/23/2021
Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
as Self - Contestant
TV - Released: 1/7/2021

2020

The Opening Act
The Opening Act
as Gary
Movie - Released: 10/16/2020
Remembering RBG: A Nation Ugly Cries
Remembering RBG: A Nation Ugly Cries
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/30/2020
Space Force
Space Force
as Liaison Bert Mellows
TV - Released: 5/29/2020

2019

Roy Wood Jr.: No One Loves You
Roy Wood Jr.: No One Loves You
as Himself
Movie - Released: 1/25/2019
The Death of Dick Long
The Death of Dick Long
as Dr. Richter
Movie - Released: 9/27/2019
Tamron Hall
Tamron Hall
as Self - Guest
TV - Released: 9/9/2019
The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
TV - Released: 9/9/2019
The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
as Self - Guest Host
TV - Released: 9/9/2019

2018

The Last O.G.
The Last O.G.
as Runson
TV - Released: 4/3/2018

2017

Roy Wood Jr.: Father Figure
Roy Wood Jr.: Father Figure
as Himself
Movie - Released: 2/19/2017

2015

Better Call Saul
Better Call Saul
as Grant
TV - Released: 2/8/2015
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as Self
TV - Released: 9/8/2015
This Is Not Happening
This Is Not Happening
as Himself - Host
TV - Released: 1/22/2015

2014

Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
as Self
TV - Released: 2/25/2014
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
as Boeing Employee
TV - Released: 4/27/2014

2013

TV
This Is Not Happening
as Himself - Host
TV - Released: 6/4/2013
@midnight with Chris Hardwick
@midnight with Chris Hardwick
as Self
TV - Released: 10/21/2013

2012

Gotham Comedy Live
Gotham Comedy Live
as Self - Comedian
TV - Released: 11/15/2012
Sullivan & Son
Sullivan & Son
TV - Released: 7/19/2012

2011

Impractical Jokers
Impractical Jokers
TV - Released: 12/15/2011

2009

TV
Comedy.tv
TV - Released: 9/26/2009

2006

Movie
Bob & Tom Radio: The Comedy Tour
Movie - Released: 9/16/2006

2005

American Dad!
American Dad!
as Pilot (voice)
TV - Released: 2/6/2005

2003

Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self
TV - Released: 1/26/2003

1996

The Daily Show
The Daily Show
as Self - Guest Host
TV - Released: 7/22/1996
The Daily Show
The Daily Show
as Self - Correspondent
TV - Released: 7/22/1996

1990

Have I Got News for You
Have I Got News for You
as Self - Guest Host
TV - Released: 9/28/1990

Unknown

Outcome
Outcome
Movie
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
as Self - Presenter
TV