Joe Clair facts for kids

Joe Clair (born February 13, 1969), also known as "Joe Cleezy", is an American stand-up comedian, radio personality, VJ (which means he hosted music video shows), and actor. He grew up in Seat Pleasant, Maryland, near Washington, D.C..

About Joe Clair's Career

Joe Clair is well-known for hosting Rap City on BET from 1994 to 1999. This was a popular TV show where he introduced music videos and interviewed hip-hop artists. He also hosted his own morning radio show on WPGC-FM in Washington, D.C., for many years.

Early Life and Education

Joe Clair studied psychology and earned a bachelor's degree from Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland. This education helped him understand people, which is useful for comedy and hosting.

Comedy and Radio Work

Besides Rap City, Joe Clair has hosted several other radio shows. He is also a talented stand-up comedian. He has appeared on famous comedy shows like Def Comedy Jam and ComicView, where he made audiences laugh with his jokes. He returned to host the morning show at WPGC-FM in his hometown of Washington, D.C., from February 2015 to July 2021.

Acting Roles

Joe Clair has also acted in various films and television shows. One of his early film roles was in the 1992 movie Ax 'Em, where he played a character named Tony. He has appeared in many other projects, showing his versatility as an entertainer.

Films Joe Clair Appeared In

Joe Clair has acted in several movies, including:

• Ax 'Em (1992) as Tony
• High Freakquency (1998) as MC Nappy
• Train Ride (2000) as Keith
• Lord Help Us (2007) as Julius 'Jewels' Vernon
• The Greatest Song (2009) as Kyle
• Who Da Man? (2010) as Alvin
• Major Player (2010) as Jay Evans
• He Said, She Said: A Romantic Comedy (2011) as John
• Holiday Heartbreak (2020) as Al (a TV movie)

Television Shows Joe Clair Appeared In

Joe Clair has been on many TV shows, often as a host or himself:

• Rap City (1994–1999) as the main host
• Snaps (1995)
• Girls Nite Out (1999) as the main host
• MADD Sports (2001–2004) as a recurring host
• Comic Groove (2002)
• The War at Home (2005) as an Officer
• 1st Amendment Stand Up (2005–2009) as a recurring guest
• Def Comedy Jam (2006)
• 106 & Park (2007) as a judge
• Take the Cake (2007) as the main host
• ComicView (2008)
• Comics Unleashed (2009, 2014)
• Greek (2009–2010) as a Fire Marshall
• Comedy All-Stars (2011) as the main host
• We Are Washington (2018)
• The Real Housewives of Potomac (2022)
• Welcome to Rap City (2023)

External links

• JoeClair.com - official website