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Alonzo Bodden
Alonzo Bodden on the Smooth Jazz Cruise.jpg
Bodden in 2013
Born (1962-06-13) June 13, 1962 (age 63)
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.

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

Solo Albums and TV Specials
Title Release Date Type
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.

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