Chris Rock’s brother Tony Rock recently defended him during one of his stand-up comedy shows. He performed in Raleigh, North Carolina, and opened his show by warning, “If you think you’re going to get on this stage, this ain’t the fucking Oscars.” He reminded his audience of the scene where actor Will Smith slapped his brother Chris at the 2022 Oscars.
“And if you come here, you won’t be nominated for anything but these fucking hands,” he continued.
Tony then added, “I didn’t want to start the show like that!.” He also called Will’s wife Jada a “B—h.” Will recently apologized for hitting Chris, but Tony responded on Twitter to one of his fans that he did not accept the apology.
Are Tony Rock and Chris Rock brothers?
Tony Rock is the younger brother of comedian Chris Rock. He is one of seven siblings born to parents Rosalie (Tingman) and Christopher Julius Rock Jr. Besides Tony, Chris’s other siblings are Andre, Jordan, Brian, Kenny, and an older sister named Andi. They also have a half-brother named Charles Ledell Rock.
Charles was Chris’s half-brother, born two years earlier in 1953. He struggled with alcohol and drug addiction and is believed to have died while living in a homeless shelter at the age of 52 in 2006.
Andre was born in 1967 and celebrates his birthday on April 16. He stays out of the limelight. He is rumored to run a trucking business called Julius Rock Trucking Inc.
Not much is known about Brian except that he is a church pastor.
Believed to be born in 1979, Kenny has been working in the entertainment industry. He has acted in films such as Mount Vesuvius And Accidental murder. In February 2020, Kenny wished Chris a happy birthday via an IG post with the caption: “Happy Birthday to my brother!”.
He shares the same birthday as his brother Andre, April 16. He is active on Instagram (@therealkennyrock) and enjoys sharing family photos.
In an interview with New York TimesKenny opened up about Chris in 2017, detailing how he saw his brother, regardless of his comfort in front of large crowds like a stadium, as an introvert. “Chris has a group of different, highly educated people around him, and he’s very socially awkward,” Kenny said. “When you’re around him outside of work, you don’t get a lot out of him. He’s very introverted.”
The only sister among six brothers, Andi Rock celebrates her birthday on March 24. She just turned 36. She’s also on Instagram (@supercoolandi).
Jordan Rock is the youngest brother of Chris and Tony. Born in 1991, he also pursues a career in comedy. He is known for winning a role in ‘Love of lifeand the movie Adolescence. Tony once described Jordan as “a cool, cool kid who skated and was smart beyond his years.” He grew up in South Carolina and moved to Brooklyn to pursue a comedy career after dropping out of high school.
Tony also mentioned that he prefers Jordan over Chris because of his comedic abilities. He was hesitant to support Jordan before.
Tony Rock’s Wife
Tony Rock doesn’t seem to be married but he is in a relationship with a woman he hasn’t shared much about. According to his IG post, his lady love is celebrating her birthday on October 12. In 2020, he wished her via IG post, “Happy Birthday Mom 🎉🎉🎉 Will you trust me with this cake?… #RocktheWorldForever #ThePrinceofTheRockEmpire”.
The two of them welcomed a son named Charleston in May 2020, he announced via an IG post. He quoted Bible verses in his lengthy post, summarizing what it means to be a father.
Tony Rock’s future wife and son Charleston (Photo: Tony’s Instagram)
On Mother’s Day 2020, Tony shared a photo of his baby boy’s mother holding her son. He captioned the post, “Happy Mother’s Day to Charleston’s favorite person on earth. Thank you for loving me so much, teaching me, and nurturing my sense of wonder for the world around me. We honor you today and every day. Thank you, Nana.”
Tony and the baby’s mother have yet to confirm any details about the engagement or marriage. It seems he is waiting for the right moment to propose to her.
What does Chris Rock’s brother Tony Rock do for a living?
Tony Rock is a comedian/actor/producer. He has been performing for many years and has become famous as a young star. He grew up in one of the toughest neighborhoods in New York and developed a natural talent for entertainment.
Tony once shared, “Every day I see dozens of characters (and I emphasize the word characters). One moment I’m fighting for my life. The next minute I’m laughing my ass off. There’s a lot of tragedy in the city and I absorb it all.” It also provides a rich array of characters to draw from.
He booked his first gig after just six months in the business. Tony performed in Amsterdam, Netherlands, where he became a bigger celebrity than “Ed Joost Swarte.” In 2001, Hollywood Reporter selected him as one of the promising young talents from New York.
Furthermore, he started getting roles in movies and television shows apart from doing stand-up comedy. Some of his notable on-screen works are All of Us (2003-2007), Three Can Play That Game (2007), Everybody Hates Chris (2008-2009), The Tony Rock Project (2008-2009), Busted (2017), Mann and Wife (2015-2017) , Living Biblically (2018)and more.
While in Los Angeles, he was a regular at “The Comedy Store”, “Improv” and “Icehouse” and was the main performer at “The Laugh Factory”.
Tony Rock Net Worth
As of 2022, Tony Rock’s net worth is expected to be under $350 thousand.
Tony Rock’s Height
According to IMDB, Tony Rock is 5 feet 10.5 inches (1.79 meters) tall.
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Born on June 30, 1974, Tony Rock is 47 years old as of spring 2022.
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Is Tony Rock on Instagram?
Yes, you can find Tony Rock on Instagram (@tony_rock).