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General Facts and Figures
- Name: Christopher Julius Rock
- Net Worth: $60 Million
- Occupation: Comedian, Actor, Producer, Filmmaker, Standup comedian
- Date of Birth: February 7, 1965
- Place of Birth: Andrews, South Carolina
- Zodiac: Aquarius
- Spouse: Single
- Social: Instagram
Early Life and Education
Christopher Julius Rock III is one of the most renowned comedians across the US. While he was born in Andrews, South Carolina, on February 7, 1965, he grew up in Brooklyn, New York.
His family later moved to Bedford-Stuyvesant. Chris has a brother called Tony Rock, and his parents are Julius and Rosalie.
Chris attended several schools. He is an alma mater of James Madison High School, Stuyvesant High School, and Black Nexxus.
Professional Life
Chris took a shot at standup comedy when he was barely 19 years old. His ideal spots for performance were nightclubs in New York City.
One fateful night, he caught the eye of Eddie Murphy when performing. Through Murphy, Chris debuted in a movie Beverly Hills Cop II on the screens.
Chris was shot into the limelight when he became a member of Saturday Night Live! After leaving this position, he appeared on several episodes of a comedy series, In Living Color. The following year, 1993, he scripted and even co-produced a comedy movie called CB4.
His role in movies like The Longest Yard, Death at a Funeral, and Grown-Ups highlights his incredible acting skills.
Besides that, he is an incredible singer. He recorded and released four albums, including Born Suspect, Never Scared, Bigger & Blacker, and Roll With the New.
Chris has also tried his hand in TV production, producing a comedy serial called Everybody Hates Chris.
Behind the Curtains
Chris Rock is a divorced man. He was married to Malaak Compton between 1996 and 2006. Together, they had two beautiful daughters. Since then, he has never gone back to dating, and his life is always kept away from the public eye.
Estimated Worth
Chris Rock has an estimated net fortune of $60 million. Notably, he is one of the most-paid comedians across the world. This figure is a sum of his earnings from multiple roles, including TV production, acting, singing, and standup comedy.
Royalties from his book also contribute to his net worth. Fortunately, he is not too lavish in his expenditures.
Car Collection
Chris Rock just spent $3 million on a Rolls-Royce Phantom. Additionally, Chris Rock has a Bugatti Veyron that he paid $1 million for. These are some of Chris Rock’s additional vehicles.
- Tesla Model X
- Volvo XC90
- Range Rover
Scandal at the Oscars 2022
Will Smith entered the stage and seemed to slap Chris Rock after the comedian made a joke about his wife.
