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J. B. Smoove

J・B・スムーヴ / J・B・すむーゔ

American comedian

December 16, 1965 (age 60) ・ Plymouth, North Carolina, United States

  • North Carolina
  • comedian
  • actor
  • screenwriter

My Take

What I admire about J. B. Smoove is how he turned a supporting role into a cultural fixture. Leon on Curb Your Enthusiasm could have been a throwaway character, but Smoove made him unforgettable with that rapid-fire, gloriously absurd logic that somehow always lands. A Def Comedy Jam alum who paid his dues writing for Saturday Night Live, he understands comedy from the inside out. To me he represents a rare kind of performer who is content to steal scenes rather than headline them, and ends up more beloved for it. His longevity in that role speaks volumes about real craft.

1. Profile

Name (English)
J. B. Smoove
Name (Japanese)
J・B・スムーヴ
Reading
J・B・すむーゔ
Born
December 16, 1965 (age 60)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
Sagittarius / Snake
Origin
Plymouth, North Carolina, United States
Blood type
Private
Height
Private
Agency
Private
Occupation
comedian / actor / screenwriter / television actor / voice actor

2. Background

Elementary school
Private
Junior high
Private
High school
Mount Vernon High School
University
Norfolk State University

3. Relationships

Spouse
Private
Children
Private
Parents
Private
Siblings
Private

4. Personality

Motto

Private

5. Works & records

CategoryTitleRoleYear
Notable workMúsica

Frequently asked questions

When was J. B. Smoove born?

Born December 16, 1965 (age 60).

Where is J. B. Smoove from?

J. B. Smoove is from Plymouth, North Carolina, United States.

What does J. B. Smoove do?

J. B. Smoove works as comedian, actor, screenwriter, television actor, voice actor.

What is J. B. Smoove known for?

Notable works include Música.

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7. About this entry

Tags

  • North Carolina
  • comedian
  • actor
  • screenwriter
Last updated
2026-06-17

Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.