Roy Wood Jr.
Acting
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)
Known for
Acting55
movieOutcome
2026
Reverend Leondrus Carter
tvHave I Got News for You
2024
Self - Host
movieUrkel Saves Santa: The Movie!
2023
Department Store Santa / Old Man Buechler (voice)
tvSuper Maximum Retro Show
2023
Self - Guest
tvCelebrity Jeopardy!
2022
Self - Contestant
movieConfess, Fletch
2022
Inspector Morris Monroe
tvSherri
2022
Self - Guest
tvPassword
2022
Self - Celebrity Guest
tvFlatbush Misdemeanors
2021
Principal Douglas
tvCelebrity Wheel of Fortune
2021
Self - Contestant
tvSpace Force
2020
Liaison Bert Mellows
movieThe Death of Dick Long
2019
Dr. Richter
tvTamron Hall
2019
Self - Guest
tvThe Kelly Clarkson Show
2019
Self / Self - Guest Host
tvThe Last O.G.
2018
Runson
tvThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
Self / Self - Guest
tvThis Is Not Happening
2015
Self - Host
tvLast Week Tonight with John Oliver
2014
Boeing Employee
tvLate Night with Seth Meyers
2014
Self - Guest
This Is Not Happening
2013
Himself - Host
tvGotham Comedy Live
2012
Self - Comedian
tvConan
2010
Self - Comedian
tvAmerican Dad!
2005
Pilot (voice)
tvJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
Self - Guest
tvThe View
1997
Self
tvThe Daily Show
1996
Self - Guest Host / Self / Self - Correspondent
tvHave I Got News for You
1990
Self - Host
tvHave I Got a Bit More News for You
Self - Presenter
Barbershop
Robert
Writing5
Production4
movie'98 Honda
2025
Executive Producer
tvHave I Got News for You
2024
Executive Producer
movieThe Neutral Ground
2021
Executive Producer
movieRoy Wood Jr.: Father Figure
2017
Executive Producer