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J.B. Smoove is a comedian and writer who was unable to find fame for many years as he contributed to many successful film and television projects. The fortune changed for Smoove when he was tabbed to play the role of Leon in HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm series. The role not only garnered him the attention from fans he had worked so long to gain but also showcased his abilities to producers and directors who hired him for more highly visible roles. Shows that have allowed Smoove to entertain their audiences with his hilarious brand of comedy include
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
and
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.
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J.B. Smoove grew up in Mount Vernon, N.Y. His stage name is a combination of the initials of his given name, Jerry Brooks and the name Smoove he used while dancing with a local hip-hop group in his youth. Smoove moved to Los Angeles in 1999 to pursue a career in comedy. He paid the bills with guest appearances on programs like
The Chris Rock Show
until he landed a voice talent role in the popular movie
Pootie Tang
Smoove would eventually go on to demonstrate his talents as a writer and comedian on
Saturday Night Live.
The first comedy special from J.B. Smoove,
JB Smoove: That's How I Dooz It,
aired on Comedy Central in 2012.[6] Smoove is also a talk show host, and
Four Courses With J.B. Smoove
airs on the MSG Network. The versatility Smoove has shown throughout his career has not minimized the fact he is a standup comedian at heart. His enthusiasm for live performances will be evident when you attend a J.B. Smoove performance.
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J.B. Smoove has a number of live performances scheduled over the next couple of months. Fans in Cincinnati, Ohio, can catch up with J.B. Smoove at
Bogarts
. Smoove also has performances scheduled for Detroit, Michigan and Portland, Ore. Check with StubHub often to see when J.B. Smoove will perform in your area.
''Fans who attend a live show by J.B. Smoove are in store for a hilariously good time. Smoove has been known to deliver well over an hour of great material and will stay after the show for pictures and autographs with audience members.'
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Uncle Drew
and
The Jesus Rolls
are the two most recent movies in which Smoove makes an appearance. Smoove's next acting role will be in the TV series
Harley Quinn,
which is currently in preproduction. He also acted in
Almost Christmas, Top Five, We Bought a Zoo
and
Date Night.
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J.B. Smoove has been recognized with a variety of awards for his work in the entertainment industry. His most prestigious recognition includes a 2017 award from the Writers Guild of America for work performed with
SNL
and a Behind the Voice Award in the category of Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series.
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The long career enjoyed by J.B. Smoove has allowed him to work alongside a number of top entertainers.
Chris Rock
and Mark Wahlberg are two well-known names Smoove has worked with. He has also contributed to projects that included efforts from Taraji P. Henson and
Bill Burr
.
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