Bio
Roy Wood, Jr. is an American stand-up comedian and actor best known for his recurring role as Roy in the television sitcom Sullivan & Son, since 2012.
He is also known for being a comedian on the reality competition television series Last Comic Standing in 2010.
Roy was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama and has opened for comedians ranging from D.L. Hughley and Mo'nique to Ron White and Bill Engvall. He started his comedy career at 19 while still in college at Florida A&M University.
In 2002 Roy was selected by Comedy Central as one of nine national finalist in their Laugh Riots Competition. He has since gone on to appear on Star Search, where he reached the semi-finals, BET's Club Comic View and It's Showtime at the Apollo.
In 2008, Roy was featured on a season of HBO's Russell Simmon's Def Comedy Jam, and E! Network's Chelsea Lately. Prior to that, he appeared on Late Show with David Letterman, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen, and Comedy Central's Premium Blend.
Roy is a freelance writer for a variety of morning shows, and his prank calls can now be heard on more than 40 national radio shows, including Jamie Foxx's Foxxhole Radio on Sirius|XM Satellite Radio.