Biography
J. B. Smoove is an American actor, comedian, and writer best recognized for his work in HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm and the CBS sitcom The Millers. He began his career on Def Comedy Jam in 1995 and later went on to compose and perform on NBC’s Saturday Night Live.
Age
He is 58 years old as of 16 December 2023. He was born in 1965 in Plymouth, North Carolina, United States. His real name is Jerry Angelo Brooks.
J. B. Smoove Family – Education
Smoove was born in Plymouth, North Carolina, to Elizabeth and Floyd Brooks. He was raised in Mount Vernon, New York, beginning at the age of three. He lived in the Levister Towers housing developments in Mount Vernon with his two younger brothers. Smoove’s father died of diabetes when he was 15. Smoove attended Mount Vernon High School and graduated in 1983. He attended Norfolk State University in Virginia to study engineering and graphic design.
J. B. Smoove Wife – Daughter
Smoove married singer Shahidah Omar in 2007. They live in Los Angeles. He has an adult daughter from his previous relationship.
Net Worth
He has an estimated net woirth of $6 million.
Blockbuster
He appeared as Percy Scott, Timmy’s best friend and the landlord of the strip-mall the store is located in in the American workplace comedy television series Blockbuster. Timmy Yoon prepares his Blockbuster store to withstand the corporate collapse, which involves Eliza and Percy. He prepares a block party and dismisses Hannah, who leaves to spend more time with his daughter. During Halloween, Timmy, Eliza, and Percy plot revenge on teen pranksters, while Carlos is furious over Timmy’s new intern. Eliza rescues the day by exposing the twins’ trick and winning the prank war.
Timmy resolves to move on from his crush and start dating, with Percy and Kayla’s guidance. Eliza attempts to get her husband to a new French restaurant for a date night, while Carlos learns of his ex-wife’s marriage. Timmy and Eliza strive to find out Carlos’ personality, but both understand their dates are not going well. Timmy shows the crew a movie memorabilia plate he purchased at an auction following Hollywood Harold’s death. Connie’s lateness to work is revealed to be due to the loss of her friend Helen. Percy manipulates and uses him, resulting in a conflict. Eliza breaks Connie’s angel statue and discovers she enjoys it as much as Connie. Timmy eventually asks Lena out on a date, but her looks make Eliza jealous.
Mapleworth Murders
He appeared as Chief Billy Bills in the American comedy-mystery television series Mapleworth Murders. A murder-mystery writer investigates crimes in her small town, with each episode featuring guest victims and suspects to solve the question: why are there so many murders in such a small area?
Harley Quinn
He appeared as Frank the Plant in the American animated black comedy superhero television series Harley Quinn. Harley Quinn is a character that goes on a voyage of self-discovery after breaking up with the Joker. She creates a criminal underworld gang with her friends Poison Ivy, Clayface, Doctor Psycho, King Shark, and Sy Borgman. Harley confronts her past, achieves self-confidence, and discovers her own identity.
Her friendship with Ivy, who initially harbored affections for her, grows stronger over time. As the narrative proceeds, DC figures such as the Bat Family and Legion of Doom become more prominent. Harley and Ivy join the Gotham City Sirens, a crime-fighting unit. Other members of Harley’s crew pursue their own goals, such as Clayface becoming an actress, King Shark becoming a dictator, and Psycho launching a self-help podcast.
Movies and TV Shows
♦ 2022 – Teen Titans Go!
♦ 2022 – Blockbuster
♦ 2022 – Beat Bobby Flay
♦ 2021–2022 – Fairfax
♦ 2021 – Crank Yankers
♦ 2020–2022 – Woke
♦ 2020 – The Last O.G.
♦ 2020 – Mapleworth Murders
♦ 2019–present – Harley Quinn
♦ 2019 – The Masked Singer
♦ 2019 – Hell’s Kitchen
♦ 2018–2019 – 3Below: Tales of Arcadia
♦ 2018 – New Girl
♦ 2018 – Desus & Mero
♦ 2016–2017 – Life in Pieces
♦ 2016 – Transparent
♦ 2016 – Match Game
♦ 2016 – Epic Rap Battles of History
♦ 2016 – Chopped Junior
♦ 2015–2016 – Fresh Off the Boat