Role Actor Years active 1988–present Spouse Chrystal Torry (m. 2001) | Name Joe Torry Siblings Guy Torry | |
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Full Name Joseph Pierre Torry Born September 28, 1965 (age 58) ( 1965-09-28 ) St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. Children Nevaeh Autumn Torry, Kameron Torry, Joseph Torry II Movies Poetic Justice, Sprung, Tales from the Hood, Back in Business, Hair Show Similar People Guy Torry, Rusty Cundieff, Leslie Small, Michael Feifer, John Singleton Profiles | ||
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Joseph Pierre "Joe" Torry (born September 28, 1965) is an American actor and comedian.
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- Biography
- Career
- Television appearances
- Filmography
- References
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Biography
Torry was born and raised along with his brother, actor and comedian Guy Torry, in St. Louis, Missouri. He attended Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri, where he earned a BA in mass communications/broadcast journalism. While attending school, Torry pledged Omega Psi Phi fraternity. In 2001, Lincoln honored him with both The President's Lifetime Achievement Award and in 2002 an Honorary Doctorate Degree of Humane Letters. He was also inducted into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame in 2001. Torry has an older son Kameron Torry from a previous relationship. He married Chrystal Benson and they have one son together : Joseph II. They currently reside in Los Angeles.
Career
Torry began his acting career around the age of 23. He brought his own style of humor to such roles in films such as, Strictly Business and House Party . He also made guest appearances on television shows including ER, NYPD Blue, Girlfriends, NCIS, The Conan O'Brien Show, Jon Stewart, The Bryon Allen Show and became a crowd favorite on Def Comedy Jam. Appearing on earlier shows such as Roc and Amen jump started his television roles. It wasn't until 1992 when Torry would receive his big break, he was given the job of hosting Def Comedy Jam after host Martin Lawrence left the show, further enlarging his exposure in the entertainment industry. This also brought Torry larger roles in newer movies. He starred in Motives 1 & 2, Lock Down, Hair Show, Mannsfield 12, Poetic Justice, Sprung, and Tales from the Hood among others. Torry has also appeared in various commercials for large corporations such as Anheuser Busch, Pepsi, and Nike.
Joe founded the Giving Back the Love Foundation in 1996. With this foundation, he gives back to his hometown community (St. Louis) through youth and community programs. Torry has recently developed and begun his own production company. His production company is called MO Films and he started it in 2003. With this company Torry plans to bring filmmaking to the Midwest and help other actors, musicians, and artists showcase their talent. He works many times with his brother, Guy. He has also been writing and producing projects for his company and plans on directing in the future.
Television appearances
Filmography
Actor
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The Motion Picture: The Other Side of 8 Mile (filming) as
Dog
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Different with Me (post-production) as
Pastor Bryan
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Noodles (TV Movie) (completed) as
Detective Bates
2022
Unreported as
Mike
2021
City Limits as
James
2021
Brandee J Talk Show (TV Series)
- Joe Torry Popup (2021)
2020
Game On! A Comedy Crossover Event (TV Series) as
Chuckie
- Family Reunion: Remember the Family's Feud? (2020) - Chuckie
2020
The Whatever Podcast (Podcast Series) as
Co Host
2019
The Workout Room as
Teejay
2019
Perfectly Single as
Greg
2018
Hella Oakland (TV Series) as
Harry Barnes
2017
Grown Folks (TV Series) as
Earl
- Competing For Love (2017) - Earl
2015
Soul Ties as
Morris
2014
Act of Faith as
Mann Mann
2013
The Power of Love as
Jamal
2013
Act Like You Love Me as
B Smooth
2013
Zane's the Jump Off (TV Series) as
Chandler Bishop
- Two-Minute Drill (2013) - Chandler Bishop
- Down by Contact (2013) - Chandler Bishop
- Possession (2013) - Chandler Bishop
- Ball Control (2013) - Chandler Bishop
- Red Flag (2013) - Chandler Bishop
- Playing the Field (2013) - Chandler Bishop
- Man-in-Motion (2013) - Chandler Bishop
2013
Caught on Tape as
Delivery Man
2012
Love Overboard (Video) as
Angelo
2012
Pawn Shop as
Pierre
2012
Who's Watching the Kids as
Daan
2009
The Dog Who Saved Christmas (TV Movie) as
Perry Winkle
2009
Nite Tales: The Series (TV Series) as
Thug #1
- Ima Star (2009) - Thug #1
2009
Why Am I Doing This? as
Kenny
2009
Mimi's Place (Short) as
Fred
2008
Boston Strangler: The Untold Story (Video) as
Arthur Winfield
2008
Hood Hostages (Video) as
Homeless / narrator
2007
The Mannsfield 12 as
Trey Pound
2007
Redrum as
Tyrone
2007
Motives 2 (Video) as
Derrick
2006
The Boston Strangler (Video) as
Police Chief
2005
Halloween House Party
2005
Getting Played (TV Movie) as
Josh
2004
Hair Show as
Brian
2003
Girlfriends (TV Series) as
Mel
- A Partnerless Partner (2004) - Mel
- Between Brock and a Hard Place (2003) - Mel
2004
Motives (Video) as
Derrick Woods
2003
NCIS (TV Series) as
Darryl Wilkins
- Seadog (2003) - Darryl Wilkins
2003
The Great Commission as
Parnell Vegas
2001
Commitments (TV Movie)
2001
The Flamingo Rising (TV Movie) as
Pete Moss
2000
Lockdown as
Alize
1999
NYPD Blue (TV Series) as
Willis
- Dead Girl Walking (1999) - Willis
1997
ER (TV Series) as
Chris Law
- Do You See What I See? (1997) - Chris Law
- Good Touch, Bad Touch (1997) - Chris Law
- Random Acts (1997) - Chris Law
- Tribes (1997) - Chris Law
1997
Sprung as
Clyde
1997
Back in Business as
Tony Dunbar
1996
Dangerous Minds (TV Series) as
Martin
- Evolution (1996) - Martin (as Joe Torre)
1996
Fled as
Bo Grant
1995
2Pac: Temptations (Music Video) as
Strip Off Man (uncredited)
1995
Tales from the Hood as
Stack
1994
Exit to Eden as
Baggage Cop
1994
House Party 3 as
D-Trick
1993
Poetic Justice as
Chicago
1992
Roc (TV Series) as
Lee
- What's Up, Roc? (1992) - Lee
1991
The Three Muscatels as
Andre Squire
1991
Strictly Business as
Darryl
1991
Talkin' Dirty After Dark as
Person #1
1991
Amen (TV Series) as
Ice Pick
- Three's a Crowd (1991) - Ice Pick
1990
House Party as
Student in Cafeteria (uncredited)
Writer
2008
1st Amendment Stand Up (TV Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- Lavell Crawford/Joe Torry/Steve Mazan (2008) - (writer)
2006
Bikes and Babes: This Is How We Do (Video)
2004
The Torry Brothers: A Family Affair (Video)
1992
The Uptown Comedy Club (TV Series) (1993)
Producer
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Noodles (TV Movie) (producer) (completed)
2019
The Workout Room (producer)
2012
Pawn Shop (producer)
Director
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The Motion Picture: The Other Side of 8 Mile (filming)
Self
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The Reynaldo Rey Story (Documentary) (pre-production) as
Interviewee Self
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Uptown Comedy Club: The Birth of Hip Hop Comedy (Documentary) (completed) as
Self
2023
See It Loud: The History of Black Television (TV Mini Series documentary) as
Self
- Laughing Out Loud (2023) - Self
2022
Phat Tuesdays (TV Mini Series documentary) as
Self
- Who Got Next? (2022) - Self
- This Is How We Do It (2022) - Self
- Hood to Hollywood (2022) - Self
2019
The D.L. Hughley Show (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Joe Torry (2019) - Self - Guest
2019
Sister Circle Live (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 23 September 2019 (2019) - Self
2019
Steve (TV Series) as
Self
- Final Steve Welcome; Hey Steve!; Young Men to Receive Scholarship From Marjorie and Steve Harvey to Attend Kent State (2019) - Self
2019
Unsung (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Adina Howard (2019) - Self
2014
Unsung Hollywood (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Tupac Shakur (2017) - Self
- Guy and Joe Torry (2016) - Self
- Rudy Ray Moore (2016) - Self
- Bernie Mac (2015) - Self
- Robin Harris (2014) - Self
2016
WGN Morning News (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 22 December 2016 (2016) - Self
2014
The Playboy Morning Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #8.20 (2015) - Self
- Episode #6.10 (2014) - Self
2014
The King Assassin Show (TV Series) as
Chicago
- The King Assassin Show Starring Havoc the Mouthpiece, Tiffani Lewis (2014) - Chicago
- The King Assassin Show Starring Rich World Entertainment Richie Rich (2014) - Chicago
- The King Assassin Show Starring Frank Nitty, Yung Blu (2014) - Chicago
- The King Assassin Show Starring Tsp the Survivalist (2014) - Chicago
- The King Assassin Show Starring Maxine Jones from En Vogue (2014) - Chicago
- The King Assassin Show Starring Kokane, the Rowdoggs (2014) - Chicago
- The King Assassin Show Starring South Central Cartel (2014) - Chicago
- The King Assassin Show Starring Ebleu, Gwap Don Dolla Signs, Emerson Windy (2014) - Chicago
- The King Assassin Show Starring Cold 187um, TSP the Survivalist (2014) - Chicago
- The King Assassin Show Starring Babeeloc, Don Hunndo (2014) - Chicago
2007
Comics Unleashed (TV Series) as
Self - Comedian
- Episode dated 1 April 2014 (2014) - Self - Comedian
- Episode #1.85 (2007) - Self - Comedian
2014
The 3rd Annual for the Love of R&B Live Music Event in Hollywood (TV Special) as
Self
2013
Datzhott (TV Series) as
Self
- Naturally 7 Concert: Red Carpet Interviews (2013) - Self
2012
Laff N Yo Face as
Self
2012
Uptown Comic (TV Series) as
Self - Host
- Episode #1.10 (2012) - Self - Host
- Episode #1.9 (2012) - Self - Host
- Episode #1.8 (2012) - Self - Host
- Episode #1.7 (2012) - Self - Host
- Episode #1.6 (2012) - Self - Host
- Episode #1.5 (2012) - Self - Host
- Episode #1.4 (2012) - Self - Host
- Episode #1.3 (2012) - Self - Host
- Episode #1.2 (2012) - Self - Host
- Episode #1.1 (2012) - Self - Host
2012
C'mon Man as
Self
2011
I Ain't Scared of You: A Tribute to Bernie Mac (Documentary) as
Self
2010
RnB Live Hollywood presents (TV Series) as
Self - Co Host
2008
1st Amendment Stand Up (TV Series documentary) as
Self - Comedian
- Lavell Crawford/Joe Torry/Steve Mazan (2008) - Self - Comedian
2006
Bikes and Babes: This Is How We Do (Video) as
Self
2006
We Don't Die, We Multiply: The Robin Harris Story (Video documentary) as
Self
2006
Robin Harris: Live from the Comedy Act Theater (TV Special) as
Self
2005
Richard Pryor: The Funniest Man Dead or Alive (TV Special documentary) as
Self
2005
The Big Black Comedy Show, Vol. 4: Live from Los Angeles (Video) as
Self / Comedian
2005
Turn Up the Heat with G. Garvin (TV Series) as
Self
- Joe Torry's Chicken (2005) - Self
2005
All Shades of Fine: 25 Hottest Women of the Past 25 Years (TV Movie) as
Self
2004
The Making of 'Motives' (Video short documentary) as
Self
2004
My Coolest Years (TV Mini Series documentary) as
Self - 'B-Boys & B-Girls'
2004
BET Comedy Awards (TV Special) as
Self
2004
The Torry Brothers: A Family Affair (Video) as
Self
2003
Shaq's All Star Comedy Roast 2 (Video) as
Self
2002
BET Tonight with Ed Gordon (TV Series) as
Self
- The Role of Fathers (2002) - Self
2002
Platinum Comedy Series: Roasting Shaquille O'Neal (TV Special documentary) as
Self
2001
On the Beat (TV Series) as
Host
1999
Def Comedy Jam: All Stars Vol. 11 (TV Special) as
Self - Host: Show 1
1992
Def Comedy Jam (TV Series) as
Self - Host / Self -host / Self / ...
- Episode #4.9 (1995) - Self - Host
- Episode #5.11 (1995) - Self - Host
- Episode #5.8 (1995) - Self - Host
- Episode #5.5 (1995) - Self - Host
- Episode #5.2 (1995) - Self - Host
- Episode #4.4 (1994) - Self -host
- Episode #2.11 (1992) - Self
- Episode #1.1 (1992) - Self - Comedian
1994
Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Meg Tilly/Joe Torry/Jud Hale (1994) - Self - Guest
1991
Showtime at the Apollo (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #4.20 (1991) - Self (as Joe Torre)
References
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