Chris Rock filmography facts for kids
Rock in 2012
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| Film | 47 |
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| Television series | 44 |
| Documentary | 6 |
| Music videos | 3 |
| Theatre | 1 |
This page lists all the movies and TV shows that Chris Rock has been in. He is a famous American stand-up comedian and actor. A "filmography" is like a list of all the films and TV shows someone has worked on.
Chris Rock started his career on the popular TV show Saturday Night Live from 1990 to 1993. He worked with other funny people like Adam Sandler and Chris Farley. After that, he was on In Living Color (1993–1994) and The Chris Rock Show (1997–2000). During this time, he became very well-known for his stand-up comedy. He released comedy albums such as Born Suspect (1991) and Bigger & Blacker (1999).
His movie career began with smaller parts, like in Beverly Hills Cop II (1987). Later, he appeared in bigger films like Lethal Weapon 4 (1998), Dogma (1999), and Nurse Betty (2000).
In 2001, Chris Rock wrote, helped produce, and starred in Down to Earth. He also starred in and produced Pootie Tang (2001). He worked with Louis C.K. on both of these projects. In 2003, he directed his first movie, a comedy about politics called Head of State. He also directed I Think I Love My Wife (2007) and Top Five (2014).
Chris Rock has also acted in many other comedies. These include Death at a Funeral (2010), Grown Ups (2010), and its sequel Grown Ups 2 (2013). He was also in Dolemite Is My Name (2019). He has appeared in Netflix movies with Adam Sandler, like Sandy Wexler (2017) and The Week Of (2018).
You might also recognize Chris Rock's voice! He voiced Osmosis Jones in Osmosis Jones (2001). He was also Marty the Zebra in the Madagascar movies (2005-2012). Plus, he was Mooseblood in Jerry Seinfeld's Bee Movie (2007). He has made guest appearances on TV shows like Louie (2011–2012) and Fargo (2020).
Chris Rock's Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Krush Groove | Person Standing Next to Club Phone During Fight | Uncredited role |
| 1987 | Beverly Hills Cop II | ||
| 1988 | Comedy's Dirtiest Dozen | Himself | Stand-up film |
| I'm Gonna Git You Sucka | Rib Joint Customer | ||
| 1989 | Who Is Chris Rock? | Himself | Short documentary |
| 1991 | New Jack City | Pookie | |
| 1992 | Boomerang | Bony T | |
| 1993 | CB4 | Albert Brown/M.C. Gusto | Also writer and co-producer |
| 1995 | The Immortals | Deke Anthony | |
| Panther | Yuck Mouth | ||
| 1996 | Sgt. Bilko | 1st Lt. Oster | |
| 1997 | Beverly Hills Ninja | Joey Washington | |
| 1998 | Dr. Dolittle | Rodney | Voice role |
| Lethal Weapon 4 | Detective Lee Butters | ||
| 1999 | Torrance Rises | Himself | Short documentary |
| Dogma | Rufus | ||
| 2000 | Nurse Betty | Wesley | |
| 2001 | Down to Earth | Lance Barton | Also writer and executive producer |
| A.I. Artificial Intelligence | Mecha Comedian | Voice cameo | |
| Pootie Tang | JB/Radio DJ/Pootie's Father | Also producer | |
| Osmosis Jones | Osmosis Jones | Voice role | |
| Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back | Chaka Luther King | ||
| 2002 | Bad Company | Jake Hayes / Kevin Pope / Michael Turner | |
| Comedian | Himself | Documentary | |
| 2003 | Pauly Shore Is Dead | Cameo appearance | |
| Head of State | Mays Gilliam | Also director, producer and writer | |
| 2004 | The N-Word | Himself | Documentary |
| Paparazzi | Pizza Delivery Guy | Cameo appearance | |
| 2005 | The Aristocrats | Himself | Documentary |
| Madagascar | Marty | Voice role | |
| The Longest Yard | James "Caretaker" Farrell | ||
| 2007 | I Think I Love My Wife | Richard Marcus Cooper | Also director, producer and writer |
| Bee Movie | Mooseblood the Mosquito | Voice role | |
| 2008 | You Don't Mess with the Zohan | Taxi Driver | Cameo appearance |
| Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa | Marty and other zebras | Voice role | |
| 2009 | Good Hair | Himself | Documentary; also producer |
| Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy | Documentary | ||
| 2010 | Death at a Funeral | Aaron | Also producer; remake of a 2007 film |
| Grown Ups | Kurt McKenzie | ||
| 2012 | 2 Days in New York | Mingus Robinson | |
| What to Expect When You're Expecting | Vic | ||
| Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted | Marty | Voice role | |
| 2013 | Madly Madagascar | Short film | |
| Grown Ups 2 | Kurt McKenzie | ||
| 2014 | Top Five | Andre Allen | Also director and writer |
| 2015 | A Very Murray Christmas | Himself | |
| 2017 | Sandy Wexler | Himself | |
| 2018 | The Week Of | Kirby Cordice | |
| Nobody's Fool | Lawrence | Cameo appearance | |
| 2019 | Dolemite Is My Name | Bobby Vale | |
| 2020 | The Witches | Older Hero Mouse / Narrator | Voice role |
| 2021 | Bad Trip | Cop | Deleted scene |
| Spiral: From the Book of Saw | Detective Zeke Banks | Also executive producer | |
| The One and Only Dick Gregory | Himself | Documentary | |
| 2022 | Amsterdam | Milton King | |
| 2023 | PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie | Cat Rubble | Voice role |
| Rustin | Roy Wilkins |
Chris Rock's TV Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Miami Vice | Carson | Episode: "Missing Hours" |
| 1990–1993 | Saturday Night Live | Various | 59 episodes |
| 1993–1994 | In Living Color | 6 episodes | |
| 1994 | HBO Comedy Half-Hour | Himself | Stand-up special |
| 1995 | The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | Maurice/Jasmine | Episode: "Get a Job" |
| 1996–1998 | The Moxy Show | Flea | Voice role; Uncredited |
| 1996 | Martin | Valentino Watson | Episode: "The Love Jones Connection" |
| Homicide: Life on the Street | Carver | Episode: "Requiem for Adena" | |
| 1996 Billboard Music Awards | Himself (host) | TV special | |
| Chris Rock: Bring the Pain | Himself | Stand-up special | |
| Saturday Night Live | Himself (host) | Episode: "Chris Rock/The Wallflowers" | |
| 1997 | 1997 MTV Video Music Awards | TV special | |
| Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child | Woody | Voice role; Episode: "Pinocchio" | |
| 1997–2000 | The Chris Rock Show | Himself (host) | 37 episodes; also creator, writer, executive producer |
| 1997–2004 | Howard Stern | Himself | 6 episodes; guest star |
| 1998 | King of the Hill | Roger "Booda" Sack | Voice role; Episode: "Traffic Jam" |
| Mr. Show with Bob and David | Himself | ||
| 1999 | Chris Rock: Bigger & Blacker | Stand-up special | |
| 1999 MTV Video Music Awards | Himself (host) | TV special | |
| 2000 | DAG | Himself | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2003 | 2003 MTV Video Music Awards | Himself (host) | TV special |
| The Bernie Mac Show | Himself | Episode: "Pink Gold" | |
| 2004 | Chris Rock: Never Scared | Stand-up special | |
| 2005 | 77th Academy Awards | Himself (host) | TV special |
| 2005–2009 | Everybody Hates Chris | Narrator/Mr. Abbott | 88 episodes; also creator, writer, executive producer |
| 2008 | Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger | Himself | Stand-up special |
| 2009 | Merry Madagascar | Marty | Voice role; TV special |
| 2011–2012 | Louie | Himself | 2 episodes |
| 2012 | Tosh.0 | Episode: "How to Draw Guy" | |
| 2013 | A.N.T. Farm | Episode: "Animal HusbANTry" | |
| Real Husbands of Hollywood | Episode: "Rock, Paper, Stealers" | ||
| Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee | Episode: Kids Need Bullying | ||
| 2014 | BET Awards 2014 | Himself (host) | TV special |
| Saturday Night Live | Episode: "Chris Rock/Prince" | ||
| 2015 | Broad City | Himself | Voice role; Episode: "Mochalatta Chills" |
| Empire | Frank Gathers | Episode: "The Devils Are Here" | |
| The Jim Gaffigan Show | Himself | Episode: "The Bible Story" | |
| Amy Schumer: Live at the Apollo | none | Stand-up special; Director | |
| The Eric Andre Show | Himself | Episode: "Bird Up!" | |
| 2016 | 88th Academy Awards | Himself (host) | TV special |
| 2018 | Chris Rock: Tamborine | Himself | Stand-up special |
| Kevin Can Wait | Dennis | Episode: "A Band Done" | |
| 2020 | Fargo | Loy Cannon | 10 episodes |
| Saturday Night Live | Himself (host) | Episode: "Chris Rock/Megan Thee Stallion" | |
| 2022 | 94th Academy Awards | Presenter of Best Documentary Feature award | |
| 2023 | Chris Rock: Selective Outrage | Himself | Livestreamed stand-up special |
As Executive Producer
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1998–2002 | The Hughleys | 89 episodes |
| 2012–2013 | Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell | 64 episodes |
| 2017–2018 | The Rundown with Robin Thede | 24 episodes |
See also
