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Chris Rock is an American comedian, actor, and filmmaker renowned for his stand-up comedy specials and improvisational skills. He is well-known for his comedy albums, his starring role in the "Madagascar" movie franchise and his TV show "Everybody Hates Chris". He has been nominated for several Emmy and Grammy awards and has won three Emmy awards for his performance in "The Chris Rock Show".
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1965</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Chris Rock is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On February 7, 1965, Chris Rock was born in Andrews, South Carolina.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1984</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Starts Stand-up Comedy</div><div class='timeline-text'>At 19 years old, Chris began performing stand-up comedy in New York City's Catch a Rising Star Club.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1990</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Joins Saturday Night Live</div><div class='timeline-text'>Chris Rock joined the cast of NBC's Saturday Night Live (SNL), where he would stay for three seasons.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1996</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Releases First Comedy Album</div><div class='timeline-text'>Chris Rock released his first comedy album, "Born Suspect," to critical acclaim.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1999</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Wins First Emmy Award</div><div class='timeline-text'>Chris won his first Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Program for HBO's The Chris Rock Show.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Hosts the Academy Awards</div><div class='timeline-text'>Chris became the first African American to host the Academy Awards ceremony.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>"Top Five" Release</div><div class='timeline-text'>Chris Rock wrote, directed and starred in the critically acclaimed film "Top Five".</div></div></div>
Chris Rock, a renowned American comedian and actor, was born on February 7, 1965 and is currently 58 years old. He is best known for his stand-up comedy, film and TV roles, and his signature comic style of tackling social and political issues from a unique perspective.
Chris Rock has an estimated net worth of $60M. He is an award-winning actor, comedian, and director who has been active in the entertainment industry since the 1980s. His wealth comes from his career earnings, brand endorsements, and investments.
