J.B. Smoove

J.B. Smoove Headshot

Actor

Birth Date: December 16, 1965

Age: 58 years old

Birth Place: Plymouth, North Carolina

While most Hollywood writers often stayed behind the scenes, J.B. Smoove found success on both sides of the camera. After paying his dues early in his career as a stand-up comic, the straight-shooting and charismatic Smoove landed a plum job as a writer on the seminal sketch comedy program "Saturday Night Live" (NBC, 1975- ). Working alongside famed "SNL" alums such as Chris Rock, Adam Sandler and Tina Fey further increased Smoove's presence in show business. His pitch-perfect casting as Larry David's freeloading houseguest and sidekick on HBO's critically acclaimed series "Curb Your Enthusiasm" (HBO, 2000- ) was even hailed as one of television's funniest characters. Smoove turned his recurring role on "Curb" into a scene-stealing performance that helped establish his reputation as a well-rounded and sought-after comedian.

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Good Times

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2024

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Anwar
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2024

The Greatest @HomeVideos

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Snake OilStream

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Office RaceStream

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Baking It: Maya Rudolph & Amy Poehler's Celebrity Holiday Special

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Sherri

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Access Daily With Mario & Kit

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PasswordStream

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Real Husbands of Hollywood: More Kevin, More Problems

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The Fig
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Nick Cannon

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Mapleworth MurdersStream

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House Hunters Comedians on Couches: Unfiltered

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Def Comedy Jam

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On The Count of ThreeStream

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WokeStream

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GMA3: What You Need to Know

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House Hunters: Comedians on Couches

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Feeding America Comedy Festival

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Nick Cannon's Hit Viral Videos -- Holidays 2019

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Harley QuinnStream

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A Little Late With Lilly Singh

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The Kelly Clarkson ShowStream

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Lights Out With David SpadeStream

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Still Laugh-In: The Stars CelebrateStream

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Today With Hoda & Jenna

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The Masked SingerStream

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Spider-Man: Far From HomeStream

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The Jesus Rolls

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50 Central

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Def Comedy Jam 25

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STEVE on Watch

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The Polka King

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The 2016 Triumph Awards

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It's Not You, It's Men

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Fresh Off the BoatStream

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Barry
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Porter
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The Meredith Vieira Show

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Real Husbands of Hollywood: Extras

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The MillersStream

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The Queen Latifah Show

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The Real

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Real Husbands of HollywoodStream

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Russell Simmons Presents The Ruckus

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JB Smoove: That's How I Dooz It

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JB Smoove: That's How I Dooz It

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JB Smoove: That's How I Dooz It

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The Chew

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In the Flow With Affion Crockett

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Big Morning Buzz Live

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The Sitter

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ConanStream

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The Talk

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Access Hollywood Live

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The Open Mind

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The Marriage Ref

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Lopez Tonight

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Late Night With Jimmy Fallon

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The Bonnie Hunt Show

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The Wendy Williams Show

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Comics Unleashed With Byron Allen

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The Soup

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The Ellen DeGeneres Show

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Last Comic Standing

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The Watermelon Heist

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Late Show With David Letterman

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Russell Simmons' Def Comedy JamStream

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News aboutJ.B. Smoove

'Good Times' the animated series

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Larry David in 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Season 12

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Larry David for 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Season 12

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‘Baking It’: Maya Rudolph & Amy Poehler on Their ‘Moving’ & Star-Studded Holiday Special

Blockbuster - J.B. Smoove, Melissa Fumero
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Roush Review: Modestly Funny ‘Blockbuster’ Is a Nostalgic Relic

The cast of Netlfix's comedy 'Blockbuster'

‘Blockbuster’: Timmy & Eliza Try to Keep the Business Together in First Trailer (VIDEO)

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‘Blockbuster’ First Look: Netflix Sets Premiere for Workplace Comedy (PHOTOS)

Curb Your Enthusiasm Larry David

‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Officially Renewed for Season 12 at HBO

JB Smoove and Melissa Fumero

J.B. Smoove & Melissa Fumero to Announce Primetime Emmy Nominations

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‘Woke’ Trailer: Bigger Platform Means More Problems for Keef & Pals in Season 2 (VIDEO)

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‘Blockbuster’: J.B. Smoove, Madeleine Arthur & More Join Netflix Comedy

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Hulu’s ‘Woke’ Gets Season 2 Release Date

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‘The Super Bob Einstein Movie’ Pays Tribute to Late Comedian in First Look (VIDEO)

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‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Brings Back Jon Hamm & More in Full Season 11 Trailer (VIDEO)

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JB Smoove as Leon in Curb Your Enthusiasm

Scene Stealer: J.B. Smoove Is an Improv Pro on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’