Chris Rock, born Feb. 7, 1965, is a comedian and actor who is widely considered to be one of the most notable stand-ups of his generation. Born in Andrews, S.C., Rock’s family relocated to ...

Rock created and starred on his own late-night talk show on HBO, The Chris Rock Show, for five seasons from 1997 to 2000. The comedian then expanded into film, earning roles in New Jack City (1991 ...