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 Has written a book, "Rock This", and released two comedy albums Daughter, Lola Simone, born 28 June 2002 in New York City. Brother of Tony Rock 12 March 2003: Received star on Hollywood Walk of Fame. Was voted the funniest person in America by Entertainment Weekly. His wife, Malaak Compton-Rock, 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. Chosen as #5 in Comedy Central's 100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time (April 2004). Second daughter, Zahra Savannah born 22 May 2004. Enjoys a wide range of music such as Jay-Z, Red Hot Chili Peppers, DMX, Boy George, Elvis Costello, Eminem and Smashing Pumpkins. In 1993 Paramount offered him the role of Lamont Sanford in a purposed film update of Sanford and Son. He called the idea "insane" and because of his affection for the late Redd Foxx lobbied to have the production halted. It was. Hosted the 77th Annual Academy Awards on February 27th, 2005 and despite concerns over the content of his monologue he mostly kept it clean. Has the rare distinction of being in two movies that opened on the same day in the U.S. - The Longest Yard and Madagascar (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 Star Wars, Revenge of the Sith. And both becoming a member of the 100 million dollar club. Points to Eddie Murphy as his role model and inspiration for taking up comedy and acting. Is a fan of the TV series "Seinfield" and has been known to make references to the show in many of his stand up routines. Is close friends with Jerry Seinfeld, Adam Sandler, David Spade and Mario Joyner. Was good friends with Chris Farley. During his monologue at the The 77th Annual Academy Awards, he quipped, "If you want Russell Crowe, and all you can get is Colin Farrell, wait!" Coincidentally, Oliver Stone pursued Crowe for the title role of Alexander, yet ended up casting Farrell in the part instead. The film turned out to be one of the most critically panned movies that year. Was considered for the role of Huggy Bear in Starsky & Hutch. He has five younger siblings, Andre, Tony, Brian (a minister), Kenny, Andi, and a half-sibling, Jordan. Is a big Woody Allen fan.