J. B. Smoove

J. B. Smoove
JB Smoove in April 2014 at NBC Universal Summer Press Day
Smoove in April 2014
Born
Jerry Angelo Brooks

(1965-12-16) December 16, 1965 (age 58)
Plymouth, North Carolina, U.S.
EducationMount Vernon High School
Norfolk State University
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
  • writer
Years active1991–present
Spouse
Shahidah Omar
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(m. 2007)​
Children1

Jerry Angelo Brooks[1][2] (born December 16, 1965),[1] commonly known by his stage name J. B. Smoove, is an American actor, comedian and writer. After beginning his career in 1995 on Def Comedy Jam, he was a writer and performer on NBC's Saturday Night Live (2003–06). He is best known for his starring roles on HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm (2007–24) and the CBS sitcom The Millers (2013–15). He also portrayed a fictionalized version of himself on the BET improv-comedy reality television parody Real Husbands of Hollywood (2013–16).[3]

  1. ^ a b "Jerry Angelo Brooks North Carolina Birth Index". FamilySearch. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
  2. ^ Itzkoff, Dave (27 January 2008). "JB Smoove – Curb Your Enthusiasm – Television". The New York Times. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
  3. ^ Maron, Marc (9 July 2012). "Episode 295 – JB Smoove". WTF with Marc Maron. Retrieved 7 July 2016.