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Alonzo Bodden
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| Born | June 13, 1962 Queens, New York, U.S.
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| Occupation | Comedian, actor, television host |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Known for | Last Comic Standing, Mind of a Man, America's Worst Driver |
Alonzo Bodden, born on June 13, 1962, is a funny American stand-up comedian. He is also an actor and a writer. In 2004, he won the TV show Last Comic Standing on NBC. He had been the runner-up in the show's second season earlier that year.
Alonzo released his first comedy album in 2001. He also had a special TV show and a DVD in 2005. Since 2010, he has often been a guest on NPR's radio quiz show Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!. He has also worked as a host and helper for the news group The Young Turks.
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Alonzo Bodden's Early Life
Alonzo Bodden grew up in St. Albans, a neighborhood in Queens, New York. His mother was African American, and his father was Afro-Honduran.
He went to Aviation High School in Long Island City, Queens. After school, in the early 1990s, he worked for big companies like Lockheed Martin and McDonnell Douglas. He worked in their training departments.
Alonzo Bodden's Comedy Career
Alonzo Bodden got his big start at the Just for Laughs festival in Montreal. This helped him get many chances to be on TV shows. He has hosted the Just for Laughs festival in Bermuda more than twelve times.
Hosting TV Shows
Alonzo has hosted several TV programs. He was the host of 101 Cars You Must Drive on Speed TV. He also hosted America's Worst Driver, where he helped people learn to drive better.
TV Appearances and Voice Acting
Alonzo Bodden has been on many popular TV shows. These include The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Late Night with Conan O'Brien. He also appeared on Comedy Central Presents, where he performed his stand-up comedy.
He is also a voice actor. This means he uses his voice for characters in shows. He has done voice work for Power Rangers: Lightspeed Rescue and Masked Rider.
Radio and Panel Shows
Alonzo is a regular guest on NPR's fun news quiz show Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!. He has been on this show since 2010. In 2011, he was also a guest on a special TV version of Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! for BBC America.
In 2014, he was a funny guest on the show Mind of a Man on Game Show Network. He also often shared his thoughts as a commentator for The Young Turks network. In 2019, he released his comedy special called Heavy Lightweight on Amazon Prime Video.
Alonzo Bodden's Creative Works
Alonzo Bodden has released several comedy albums and TV specials. He has also appeared in movies and TV shows.
Comedy Albums and TV Specials
| Title | Release Date | Type |
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| Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time | March 6, 2001 | Audio CD |
| Tall, Dark and Funny | February 14, 2005 | DVD Video |
| Comedy Central Presents Alonzo Bodden | July 8, 2005 | Television |
| Who's Paying Attention? | February 19, 2011 | DVD Video |
| He Had Me at Black | May 16, 2013 | Audio CD |
| Historically Incorrect | February 19, 2016 | Television |
| Man Overboard | July 27, 2018 | Audio CD |
| Heavy Lightweight | August 23, 2019 | Streaming TV |
| Stupid Don't Get Tired | July 18, 2022 | Streaming TV |
Movies
- 8 Guys (2003) (a short film)
- Bringing Down the House (2003)
- The Girl Next Door (2004)
- Scary Movie 4 (2006)
- National Lampoon's Totally Baked: A Potumentary (2007)
- Why We Ride (2013)
Television Shows
- Angel (2003) - played Eddie Rhodes
- America's Worst Driver (2010) - host
- Californication S07 (2014) - played Alonzo
- Fresh Off the Boat (2018) - played Mr. Carlson
- The Great American Joke Off (2023) - himself (often a guest)
- Mr. Birchum (2024) - played Don Gage
Voice-over Roles
- Masked Rider – voiced Ultivore
- Power Rangers: Lightspeed Rescue – voiced Thunderon
- Fallout 76: Wastelanders – voiced Aubrie Willem, Dontrelle Haines
Alonzo Bodden's Personal Life
Alonzo Bodden loves cars and motorcycles. He owns several motorcycles, including a Triumph Rocket III and a Ducati 1098. He also has a BMW M3 car.
In 2010, he had a motorcycle accident while racing. He broke a bone in his wrist, which needed surgery to fix.
On March 26, 2013, Alonzo showed how much he cares for his family. He donated a kidney to his older brother.
