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Chris Rock, born on February 7, 1965 in Andrews, South Carolina, United States, is a screenwriter, film director and comedian. Chris Rock is 61 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes James Madison High School. Recorded honors include Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special, Lunt-Fontanne Award for Ensemble Excellence (2011), star on Hollywood Walk of Fame and 1 more. Credited works include Madagascar.
My Take
Chris Rock earned his place in my personal comedy pantheon by proving stand-up can be both dangerous and meticulously crafted. His best routines on race and relationships feel spontaneous, but the Emmy wins for writing reveal the truth: every beat is engineered on the page first. I'm struck by the distance he traveled, from a small town in South Carolina to defining an era of American comedy. Even his lighter work, like the voice role in Madagascar, carries that unmistakable cadence. What I respect most is his refusal to soften; decades in, he still walks on stage ready to say the uncomfortable thing out loud.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Chris Rock
- Name (Japanese)
- クリス・ロック
- Reading
- くりす・ろっく
- Born
- February 7, 1965 (age 61)
- Origin
- Andrews, South Carolina, United States
- Occupation
- screenwriter / film director / comedian / film actor / television actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Snake
2. Background
- High school
- James Madison High School
Awards & achievements
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special
- 2011 Lunt-Fontanne Award for Ensemble Excellence
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Madagascar |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.chrisrock.com/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/chrisrock/
- Xhttps://x.com/chrisrock
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris%20Rock
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AA%E3%82%B9%E3%83%BB%E3%83%AD%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4109
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Chris Rock born?
Born February 7, 1965 (age 61).
Where is Chris Rock from?
Chris Rock is from Andrews, South Carolina, United States.
What does Chris Rock do?
Chris Rock works as screenwriter, film director, comedian, film actor, television actor.
What is Chris Rock known for?
Notable works include Madagascar.
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