Roy Wood, Jr. is a stand-up comedian from Birmingham, Alabama. In addition to his stand-up comic work, he is also known for his prank calls and his work on talk radio. Hailed for his colorblind brand of comedy, Roy has opened for comedians ranging from D. L. Hughley and Mo'Nique to Ron White and Bill Engvall Roy had been featured on the new season of HBO's Def Comedy Jam, E's Chelsea Lately, and The Funny Spot on TV One. Prior to these accomplishments, Roy appeared on Late Show with David Letterman, BBC's The World Stand's Up, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Comics Unleashed w/ Byron Allen, Comedy Central's Premium Blend and Bob and Tom Radio Comedy Tour Special #1, It's Showtime at the Apollo, Live in Hollywood w/ KiKi Shepard, CBS's 2003 remake of Star Search and BET's Comic View. In 1999, Wood was a morning news reporter for Hot 105.7, a radio station in Tallahassee, Florida. But the Florida A&M University student began his comedy career instead, because "...the comedian used to leave the station early, so I'd stay and crack jokes during the rest of the show." 

December 11th, 1978 in Birmingham (Age 42)