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.
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2012 | NOT YET RELEASED | ||
The Dictator
Actor |
2012 | |||
Think Like a Man
Actor |
2012 | |||
Hall Pass
Actor |
2011 | |||
JB Smoove: That's How I Dooz It
Performance |
2011 | |||
The Sitter
Actor |
2011 | |||
We Bought a Zoo
Actor |
2011 | |||
Date Night
Actor |
2010 | |||
Hurricane Season
Actor |
2009 | |||
Frankenhood
Actor |
2008 | |||
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2007 | |||
Def Comedy Jam: More All Stars, Vol. 4
Performance |
2003 | |||
Mr. Deeds
Actor |
2002 | |||
Pootie Tang
Actor |
2001 | |||
Law & Order: Bait
Actor |
1998 | |||
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Tomorrow Night
Actor |
1998 |
