He left the show in 1993 and went on to release several award-winning comedy specials, including Chris Rock: Bring the Pain (1997). Rock created and starred on his own late-night talk show on HBO ...

Chris Rock, born Feb. 7, 1965, is a comedian and actor who is widely considered to be one of the most notable stand-ups of his generation. Born in Andrews, S.C., Rock’s family relocated to ...