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Guy Torry
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Guy Torry in 2019
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| Alma mater | Southeast Missouri State University |
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| Years active | 1991–present |
| Known for | Phat Tuesdays American History X |
| Family | Joe Torry (brother) |
Guy Torry is an American actor and comedian. He is known for his roles in movies and for creating a popular comedy show.
Guy is the younger brother of actor and comedian Joe Torry.
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About Guy Torry
Early Life and Start in Comedy
Guy Torry grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. He went to Southeast Missouri State University. After his brother, Joe Torry, moved to Los Angeles, Guy followed him.
Guy first went to Los Angeles to finish his marketing degree. However, he decided to become a comedian instead. This happened after he watched the Russell Simmons show Def Comedy Jam around 1992.
Becoming a Stand-Up Comedian
After practicing comedy for about two years, Guy Torry made his first appearance on national television. This was on Def Comedy Jam. He then performed stand-up comedy on the Def Comedy Jam Tour across the United States.
Torry has appeared in many TV shows and films. Some of these include Premium Blend, Comic View, and Showtime at the Apollo. He also acted in movies like Runaway Jury and Don't Say a Word. One of his most famous movie roles was playing Lamont in American History X.
Phat Tuesdays Comedy Show
Guy Torry created and hosted a weekly stand-up comedy show called Phat Tuesdays. This show started in 1995. It was a special place for African American comedians to perform.
Phat Tuesdays was held at The Comedy Store in Hollywood. The show ran until 2005. In 2022, a Amazon television program was made about the show. It had the same name, Phat Tuesdays.
During the 1990s, audiences were surprised when comedian Bob Saget performed at Phat Tuesdays. Bob Saget was known for the TV show Full House. Guy Torry had invited Saget to perform that night.
Guy Torry's Work
Film Roles
Guy Torry has acted in many films. Here are some of them:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1996 | Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood | Doo Rag's Father | |
| Sunset Park | Boo Man | ||
| 1997 | Back in Business | Little Train | |
| One Eight Seven | Voice in Crowd | ||
| 1998 | Ride | Indigo | |
| American History X | Lamont | ||
| 1999 | Life | Radio | |
| Trippin' | Fish | ||
| Introducing Dorothy Dandridge | First Actor | TV movie | |
| 2001 | The Animal | Miles | |
| Tara | Courtney | Video | |
| Pearl Harbor | Teeny Mayfield | ||
| Don't Say a Word | Dolen | ||
| 2003 | With or Without You | Greg | |
| Jonah | The Demon | Short film | |
| Runaway Jury | Eddie Weese | ||
| 2005 | Slow Burn | Chet Price | |
| Midnight Clear | Michael Pressmore | Short film | |
| 2006 | Funny Money | Angel | |
| The Last Stand | Reg | ||
| Dead and Deader | Judson | TV movie | |
| 2010 | Screwball: The Ted Whitfield Story | Reverend Cash | |
| Darnell Dawkins: Mouth Guitar Legend | Quentin | ||
| 2013 | Chocolate Coins | Plen T Ful | Short film |
| 2015 | Axe to Grind | Eddie Wilcox | |
| Civilian Life | Dr. Miles Jackson | ||
| 2023 | Hope Street Holiday | Walter Johnson |
Television Appearances
Guy Torry has also appeared in many television shows. Here are some of his roles:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1993 | Family Matters | Student | Episode: "Hell Toupee" |
| 1995 | Martin | Martin Look-a-Like | Episode: "High Noon" |
| 1996 | Sparks | Rapper | Episode: "Goode for the Gander" |
| 1997–98 | Good News | Little T | Main Cast |
| 1999–2000 | The Strip | Jesse Weir | Main Cast |
| 2000 | Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child | Huge (voice) | Episode: "The Steadfast Tin Soldier" |
| The X-Files | Shorty | Episode: "Redrum" | |
| 2000–04 | As Told By Ginger | Will Patterson (voice) | Recurring Cast: Season 1-2, Guest: Season 3 |
| 2001 | NYPD Blue | Tory Jameson | Episode: "Franco, My Dear, I Don't care" |
| 2002 | The Shield | Marlon Demeral | Episode: "Our Gang" |
| One on One | Flim-Flam | Episode: "I Believe I Can Fly: Part 1" | |
| 2005 | Blind Justice | Eddie | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2014 | Married, for Real?! | Sonny | Episode: "The Issue" |
| 2024 | Mind Your Business | Date #2 | Episode: "A Little White Lie" |
External links
- Guy Torry's Official Website: http://guytorry.com
