Emmy Award-winning actor, comedian, producer and writer, JB Smoove continues to entertain audiences all over the world with his unique brand of comedy. His breakout role in “Curb Your Enthusiasm” as Leon Black has firmly planted him as one of the best comedic actors today. Having joined the cast of “Curb” in its sixth season, JB remained an integral part of all seasons since, receiving an NAACP Image Award nomination in 2012, and a SAG Nomination in 2018 for his performance.
Aside from “Curb”, JB has had a long and diverse television career. From writing on the iconic series, “Saturday Night Live” where he received a 2007 WGA Award in the category of “Best Comedy/Variety Series,” to performing on camera in the sketch comedy show, “Cedric the Entertainer Presents:” JB has always shown a propensity for creating interesting and original characters. Some of JB’s other television credits include, “Everybody Hates Chris,” “The Millers,” “Fresh Off the Boat,” “Life in Pieces,” “The Last O.G.,” the hilarious satire “Real Husbands of Hollywood” on BET+, as well History Of The World: Part II and “Mapleworth Murders,” which earned him an Emmy Award.
Smoove has also racked up an eclectic array of film credits, Some of those films include narrating and starring in the cult classic POOTIE TANG, MR.DEEDS, DATE NIGHT, HALLPASS, THE DICTATOR, TOP FIVE, WE BOUGHT A ZOO, BARBERSHOP: THE NEXT CUT,UNCLE DREW, SEARCH PARTY, ALMOST CHRISTMAS and ON THE COUNT OF THREE. JB’s voice credits span both the big and small screen, lending his memorable voice to animated films such as, ICE AGE 4, and THE SMURFS 2, as well as animated series such as, “Woke,” “Fairfax,” “American Dad,” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” as well as the beloved “Frank the Plant” character in “Harley Quinn.”
As an accomplished stand-up comic, JB’s mastery of physical comedy and his ability to embody the stories that he tells has earned him the title of a “comedian’s comedian”. Over a 30+ year career JB has entertained adoring fans in clubs and theaters all over the country and around the world. Smoove has hosted NBC’s “Last Comic Standing,” along with a duo of Comedy Central specials -Russell Simmons Presents: The Ruckus” and Russell Simmons Presents: “Stand-Up At The El Rey”.