Biografía

Worked as a writer and was a recipient of the 2007 Writers Guild of America award for Best Comedy/Variety Series (Including Talk).

Was raised in Mount Vernon, New York.

Started using his stage name when he was a hip-hop dancer.

Best known for his role as Leon Black in Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) (TV).

Had recurring roles on Everybody Hates Chris (2005) (TV) and Saturday Night Live (2003-2005) (TV).

I can apply myself to the format of 'SNL,' I can apply myself to the format of 'Conan,' but at the same time, I'm still being J. B. Smoove. I'm not changing up my style, I'm not changing up how I think, what's funny to me, my delivery, the way I carry myself.

When you're babysitting a kid, all you're seeing is a version of them, a small dosage.

Before I got into stand-up, I used to be a hip-hop dancer in a crew, and my name was J. Smoove, and my partner was J. Groove.

You turn hotdogs with tongs. Don't you ever use those tongs on a hamburger.

You want your lady to be a contortionist. What man wouldn't want a lady who's a contortionist?