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Born on December 16, 1965 in Plymouth, North Carolina, United States, J. B. Smoove is a comedian, screenwriter and television actor. J. B. Smoove is 60 years old as of 2026. Education on record includes Mount Vernon High School and Norfolk State University. Credited works include Música.
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
- Occupation
- comedian / actor / screenwriter / television actor / voice actor
2. Background
- High school
- Mount Vernon High School
- University
- Norfolk State University
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Música | — |
4. Links
- Official sitehttp://theruckus.com
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ohsnapjbsmoove/
- Xhttps://x.com/ohsnapjbsmoove
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J.%20B.%20Smoove
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3778264
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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 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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