Got his started working on Uptown Comedy Express with Alsenio Hall and Robert Townsend

He has five younger siblings, Andre, Tony, Brian (a minister), Kenny, Andi, and a half-sibling, Jordan.

His wife, Malaak Compton-Rock, was featured in "Redbook Magazine" as one of the winners of the 2002 Mothers & Shakers Awards. Malaak is the founder and executive director of StyleWorks, a non-profit, full-service salon that provides free services for women leaving welfare and entering the work force.

In 1993 Paramount offered him the role of Lamont Sanford in a purposed film update of Sanford and Son. He called the idea "insane" and because of his affection for the late Redd Foxx lobbied to have the production halted. It was.

Is a fan of the TV series "Seinfield" and has been known to make references to the show in many of his stand up routines.

Is the older brother of Kenny Rock.

Brother of Tony Rock

Has written a book, "Rock This", and released two comedy albums

Has the rare distinction of being in two movies that opened on the same day in the U.S. - The Longest Yard (2005) and Madagascar (2005) (May 27, 2005). Both of them stayed at the two top spots at the box office the following weeks, knocking down the last installment of Star Wars, Revenge of the Sith. And both becoming a member of the 100 million dollar club.

Son of Julius Rock and Rose Rock.

Supports Senator Barack Obama`s bid to win the Democratic nomination for the 2008 presidential election.

Began his first-ever tour of Britain in January 2008.

Attended the opening of Oprah Winfrey`s school in South Africa.

Is a big Woody Allen fan.

He has five younger siblings, Andre, Tony Rock, Brian (a minister), Kenny Rock, Andi, and a half-sibling, Jordan.

Was considered for the role of Huggy Bear in Starsky & Hutch (2004).

During his monologue at the The 77th Annual Academy Awards (2005) (TV), he quipped, "If you want Russell Crowe, and all you can get is Colin Farrell, wait!" Coincidentally, Oliver Stone pursued Crowe for the title role of Alexander (2004), yet ended up casting Farrell in the part instead. The film turned out to be one of the most critically panned movies that year.

Was good friends with Chris Farley.

Is close friends with Jerry Seinfeld, Adam Sandler, David Spade and Mario Joyner.

Is a fan of the TV series "Seinfeld" (1990) and has been known to make references to the show in many of his stand-up routines.

Has the rare distinction of being in two movies that opened on the same day in the U.S. - The Longest Yard (2005) and Madagascar (2005) (May 27, 2005). Both of them stayed at the two top spots at the box office the following weeks, knocking down the last installment of the Star Wars Saga, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005). Both became members of the 100 million dollar club.

Hosted the 77th Annual Academy Awards on February 27th, 2005 and despite concerns over the content of his monologue he mostly kept it clean.

In 1993, Paramount offered him the role of "Lamont Sanford" in a purposed film update of "Sanford and Son" (1972). He called the idea "insane" and ,because of his affection for the late Redd Foxx, lobbied to have the production halted. It was.

Enjoys a wide range of music such as Jay-Z, Red Hot Chili Peppers, DMX, Boy George, Elvis Costello, Eminem and Smashing Pumpkins.

Second daughter, Zahra Savannah born 22 May 2004.

Chosen as #5 in Comedy Central`s 100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time (April 2004).

His wife, Malaak Compton, was featured in "Redbook Magazine" as one of the winners of the 2002 Mothers & Shakers Awards. Malaak is the founder and executive director of StyleWorks, a non-profit, full-service salon that provides free services for women leaving welfare and entering the work force.

Was voted the funniest person in America by Entertainment Weekly.

12 March 2003: Received star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Older brother of Tony Rock and Kenny Rock.

Daughter, Lola Simone, born 28 June 2002 in New York City.

Has written a book, "Rock This", and released two comedy albums.

Discovered by Eddie Murphy

Points to Eddie Murphy as his role model and inspiration for taking up comedy and acting.