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Joe Torry
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Joe Torry at the 79th Annual Academy Awards Children Uniting Nations and Billboard afterparty
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United States
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| Alma mater | Lincoln University |
| Occupation | Actor, comedian, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Known for | Poetic Justice |
| Family | Guy Torry (brother) |
Joe Torry is an American comedian, actor, and screenwriter. He is known for his funny stand-up comedy shows. He has also appeared in many movies and TV shows.
Joe is the older brother of another comedian, Guy Torry. Guy created a famous comedy show called Phat Tuesdays. This show started in 1995 and featured many talented African American comedians. It was held at The Comedy Store in Hollywood. Later, in 2022, this live show became a popular Amazon television series.
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Joe Torry's Early Life and Career
Joe Torry grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, with his five brothers and sisters. He describes himself as a "military brat," meaning his parent was in the military. Joe found out he was funny at a young age. He loved making people laugh during "show and tell" at school. He soon realized that comedy was his future.
As a child, Joe looked up to famous entertainers like Sammy Davis Jr.. He studied how comedians like Abbott and Costello and Dick Van Dyke made people laugh.
Joe went to Lincoln University. He earned a degree in broadcast journalism and communications. He also received an honorary doctorate for his many years in show business.
Before becoming the host of Def Comedy Jam, Joe Torry became well-known for his stand-up comedy. He also appeared in several films and television shows. Some of his early projects include Dangerous Minds, House Party, Tales from the Hood, and John Singleton's Poetic Justice. He also appeared in TV dramas like NYPD Blue and ER.
Joe Torry's Film Roles
Joe Torry has acted in many movies. Here are some of them:
- 1990: House Party as a Student
- 1991: Strictly Business as Darryl
- 1993: Poetic Justice as Chicago
- 1994: House Party 3 as D-Trick
- 1995: Tales from the Hood as Stack
- 1996: Fled as Bo Grant
- 1997: Sprung as Clyde
- 2000: Lockdown as Alize
- 2004: Motives as Derrick Woods
- 2004: Hair Show as Brian
- 2007: Motives 2 as Derrick Woods
- 2009: The Dog Who Saved Christmas as Perry Winkle (TV movie)
- 2013: Act Like You Love Me as B Smooth
- 2014: Act of Faith as Mann Mann
- 2019: Perfectly Single as Greg
- 2022: Unreported as Mike
Joe Torry's Television Appearances
Joe Torry has also been a part of many TV shows:
- 1991: Amen as Ice Pick
- 1992: Def Comedy Jam as Himself
- 1994-1995: Def Comedy Jam as Himself/Host
- 1996: Dangerous Minds as Martin
- 1997: ER as Chris Law
- 1999: NYPD Blue as Willis
- 2003: NCIS as Darryl Wilkins
- 2003-2004: Girlfriends as Mel
- 2009: Nite Tales as Thug #1
- 2014-2017: Unsung Hollywood as Himself
- 2022: Phat Tuesdays as Himself
More About Joe Torry
You can learn more about Joe Torry and his work to help others.
- Joe Torry's Giving Back the Love Foundation
