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Joe Torry
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Torry at the 79th Annual Academy Awards Children Uniting Nations/Billboard afterparty
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| Occupation | Actor, comedian |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Family | Guy Torry (brother) |
Joe Torry is a talented American actor and comedian. He is known for his funny stand-up comedy and his roles in many movies and TV shows. Joe has made people laugh for many years. He also has a brother, Guy Torry, who is also a comedian.
Joe Torry's Career
Joe Torry began his career in the late 1980s. He quickly became known for his energetic performances. He has worked in both comedy and acting. This has made him a familiar face to many audiences.
Making People Laugh
Joe Torry is a very popular stand-up comedian. He has performed on many stages across the country. One of his most famous roles was hosting the TV show Def Comedy Jam. He hosted this show for two seasons in the mid-1990s. This show helped many comedians become famous. Joe Torry was a main host, introducing many funny acts.
Acting in Movies
Joe Torry has appeared in many films. His first movie role was in House Party in 1990. He played a student in the cafeteria. He later appeared in House Party 3 as D-Trick.
Some of his other notable movie roles include:
- Poetic Justice (1993) where he played Chicago.
- Tales from the Hood (1995) where he played Stack.
- Fled (1996) where he played Bo Grant.
- Lockdown (2000) where he played Alize.
- Motives (2004) and its sequel Motives 2 (2007) as Derrick Woods.
He has also acted in TV movies like The Flamingo Rising (2001) and The Dog Who Saved Christmas (2009).
Starring on Television
Besides movies, Joe Torry has had many roles on television. Early in his career, he appeared on shows like It's Showtime at the Apollo and Amen.
He also had a recurring role as Chris Law on the popular medical drama ER in 1997. Later, he appeared in an episode of NYPD Blue in 1999. In 2003, he was in an episode of NCIS. He also had a recurring role as Mel in the TV series Girlfriends from 2003 to 2004.
More recently, Joe Torry has appeared as himself in shows like Unsung Hollywood and Phat Tuesdays: The Era Of Hip Hop Comedy. These shows often look back at the history of comedy and entertainment.
Joe Torry continues to act and perform stand-up comedy today.
