J.B. Smoove
- Birthday
- Dec 16, 1964
Bio: A native of Mount Vernon, NY (born Jerry Brooks -- hence the initials), standup comic, comedy writer, and actor J.B. Smoove began his career as a dancer in an hip-hop ensemble, performing as J. Smoove. The performer transitioned to schtick early on and cut his chops in Manhattan-area clubs, then landed a few small roles in Hollywood features (including the 2001… More Bio: A native of Mount Vernon, NY (born Jerry Brooks -- hence the initials), standup comic, comedy writer, and actor J.B. Smoove began his career as a dancer in an hip-hop ensemble, performing as J. Smoove. The performer transitioned to schtick early on and cut his chops in Manhattan-area clubs, then landed a few small roles in Hollywood features (including the 2001 Pootie Tang and the 2002 Mr. Deeds), before striking gold on Saturday Night Live as both a sketch writer and a sketch participant. Smoove culled greatest attention, however, for his recurring role during season six of Curb Your Enthusiasm; he played the über-confident, street-smart Leon Black, a member of an African-American family adopted by Larry David and his wife after their residence is decimated by a hurricane. Smoove later acknowledged that the popularity of the role "set fire" to his career and led to roles on the sitcoms Everybody Hates Chris and 'Til Death. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi
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Filmography
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The Smurfs 2 (2013)
- Hackus
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Dealing With Idiots (2013)
- Actor
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A Haunted House (2013)
- Kisha's Dad
- 6%
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Clear History (2013)
- Actor
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Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012)
- Actor
- 37%
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J.B. Smoove Videos
Date Night
3 minutes 35 seconds
Hall Pass
3 minutes 32 seconds
Ice Age: Continental Drift
3 minutes 32 seconds
We Bought A Zoo
2 minutes 29 seconds
The Dictator
3 minutes 32 seconds
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