Rodney Perry

Rodney Perry (born September 15, 1970 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American comedian, actor and writer. He is most known for serving as co-host on BET's late night talk show The Mo'Nique Show where he provided laughs alongside actress and comedian Mo'Nique five nights a week from October 5, 2009 until the show ended on August 16, 2011.

Rodney Perry
Born (1970-09-15) September 15, 1970
Chicago, Illinois, United States
NationalityAmerican
Years active2003–present
Known forThe Mo'Nique Show
Who's Got Jokes?
Websiterodneyperry.com

Early life

Born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Monroe, Louisiana, Perry found his way to comedy by way of the United States Navy, where he performed to some of his toughest audiences.[1] He eventually moved to the Bay Area where he honed his comedic craft and perfected his stage show, which includes observations on everything from the workplace to the joys and occasional pains of raising a big family.

Career

For four seasons, Perry has served as co-host and Man on the Street for TV One's comedy competition Bill Bellamy's Who's Got Jokes? He's also appeared on HBO's Def Comedy Jam, BET's Comic View, Showtime's Jamie Foxx's Laffapalooza, Starz Network's Martin Lawrence Presents First Amendment Stand-Up, E! Network's Chelsea Lately and Byron Allen's Comics Unleashed. On the big screen, Perry joined Tyler Perry and a host of stars in Tyler Perry's 2011 film Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family.[2] Perry has also teamed up with Tony Rock in the film The Last Laugh, a drama about comedy. In addition to his nightly role on The Mo'Nique Show, Perry constantly tours with his stand-up act. He is currently preparing to shoot his first comedy special, Rodney Perry All the Way Live, in summer 2011.

Filmography
YearFilmRoleNotes
2011Madea's Big Happy FamilyHarold
2011Chicago Pulaski JonesMayor Pope2010/2011
2011The Last LaughHubert Davis
2009Truly BlessedPastor Jenkins
2009The Adventures of UmbwekiMedicine Man
2008Show StoppersDont Cuss
2007Red RumOtis
2005Tears of a ClownDarryl
2005So Fresh, So Clean... a Down and Dirty ComedyLovey
2005Flip The ScriptHot Sauce
2004Johnson Family VacationCousin Lump
2003With or Without YouGuard
2003Livin' tha LifeUncle

Television
ShowRole
Off the ChainHost
The Mo'Nique ShowCo-Host
Meet The BrownsMr. Brown's Cousin
Bill Bellamy's Who's Got Jokes?Co-Host
The Funny SpotFeatured Comedian
Baisden After DarkFeatured Comedian/Panelist
The Big Black Comedy ShowCo-Host
BET's Comic ViewFeatured Comedian
The Tom Joyner ShowFeatured Comedian
Brian Hooks' All Starz LiveFeatured Comedian
Phat Comedy TuesdaysFeatured Comedian
Byron Allen's Comics UnleashedPanelist
Chelsea LatelyPanelist
It's Your WorldCharlie The Bartender (Voice Over)
What's Poppin'Lil' Deacon (Voice Over)

References
  1. Perry, Rodney (October 5, 2009). "Rodney Perry Biography". BET.com. Archived from the original on July 30, 2010. Retrieved January 18, 2011.
  2. Morales, Wilson (August 18, 2010). "Funnyman Rodney Perry Added to Tyler Perry's New Madea Film". BlackVoices.com. Retrieved January 18, 2011.
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