Chris is the oldest of seven children. He also has a step-brother from his father's first marriage who has spent considerable time in jail. Chris father was a truck driver who died in 1989. Chis says his father was a strict disciplinarian who didn't permit any disobediance or disrespect.


Lethal Weapon 4 (1998): $2,000,000
New Jack City (1991): $11,000
Beverly Hills Cop II (1987): $600

Discovered by Eddie Murphy. Daughter, Lola Simone, born 28 June 2002 in New York City. 12 March 2003: Received star on Hollywood Walk of Fame. His wife, Malaak Compton, was featured in "Redbook Magazine" as one of the winners of the 2002 Mothers & Shakers Awards. Malaak is the founder and executive director of StyleWorks, a non-profit, full-service salon that provides free services for women leaving welfare and entering the work force. Second daughter, Zahra Savannah born 22 May 2004. In 1993, Paramount offered him the role of Lamont Sanford in a purposed film update of "Sanford and Son" (1972). He called the idea "insane" and, because of his affection for the late Redd Foxx, lobbied to have the production halted. It was. Has the rare distinction of being in two movies that opened on the same day in the U.S. - The Longest Yard (2005) and Madagascar (2005) (May 27, 2005). Both of them stayed at the two top spots at the box office the following weeks, knocking down the last installment of the Star Wars Saga, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005). Both became members of the 100 million dollar club. Is a fan of the TV series "Seinfeld" (1990) and has been known to make references to the show in many of his stand-up routines. Was good friends with Chris Farley. Was considered for the role of Huggy Bear in Starsky & Hutch (2004). Is a big Woody Allen fan. Began his first-ever tour of Britain in January 2008. Son of Julius Rock and Rose Rock. Formerly held the world record for having the largest audience during a live-comedy performance when he performed in front of 15.900 people in London in May 2008. The record was broken by Mario Barth in July 2008. Lives in Alpine, New Jersey. Born in Andrews, South Carolina (small town near Myrtle Beach, SC) then moved to New York.