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Joseph Pierre Torry (born September 28, 1965) is an American actor and comedian.

Joe Torry
Torry at the 79th Annual Academy Awards Children Uniting Nations/Billboard afterparty
Born (1965-09-28) September 28, 1965 (age 57)
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Alma materLincoln University (BA)
OccupationActor, comedian
Years active1989–present
Spouse
Chrystal Benson
(m. 2001)
ChildrenKameron Torry
Joseph Torry II
FamilyGuy Torry (brother)
Websitehttp://www.mrjoetorry.com/

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 before portraying Damon King on The Jamie Foxx Show replacing his brother Guy Torry a couple of times 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.


Filmography



Film/Movie


Year Title Role Notes
1990 House Party Student in Cafeteria
1991 Talkin' Dirty After Dark Audience Member
Strictly Business Darryl
The Three Muscatels Andre Squire
1993 Poetic Justice Chicago
1994 House Party 3 D-Trick
Exit to Eden Baggage Cop
1995 Tales from the Hood Stack
1996 Fled Bo Grant
1997 Back in Business Tony Dunbar
Sprung Clyde
2000 Lockdown Alize
2001 The Flamingo Rising Pete Moss TV Movie
The Commitments T-Bone TV Movie
2003 The Great Commission Parnell Vegas
2004 Motives Derrick Woods Video
Hair Show Brian
2005 Halloween House Party -
Getting Played Josh TV Movie
2006 The Boston Strangler Police Chief Video
2007 Motives 2 Derrick Woods Video
Redrum Tyrone
The Mannsfield 12 Trey Pound
2008 Hood Hostages Homeless / Narrator Video
Boston Strangler: The Untold Story Arthur Winfield Video
2009 Mimi's Place Fred Short
Why Am I Doing This? Kenny
The Dog Who Saved Christmas Perry Winkle TV Movie
2012 Who's Watching the Kids Daan
Pawn Shop Pierre
Love Overboard Angelo Video
2013 Act Like You Love Me B Smooth Video
The Power of Love Jamal
2014 Act of Faith Mann Mann
2015 Soul Ties Morris
2016 Unreported Mike
2019 Perfectly Single Greg
The Workout Room Teejay
2021 City Limits James

Television


Year Title Role Notes
1991 It's Showtime at the Apollo Himself Episode: "Episode #4.20"
Amen Ice Pick Episode: "Three's a Crowd"
1992 Roc Lee Episode: "What's Up, Roc?"
1992-95 Def Comedy Jam Himself/Host TV Series [1]
1994 Late Night with Conan O'Brien Himself Episode: "Meg Tilly/Joe Torry/Jud Hale"
1996 Dangerous Minds Martin Episode: "Evolution"
1997 ER Chris Law Supporting Cast: Season 3-4
1999 NYPD Blue Willis Episode: "Dead Girl Walking"
2001 On the Beat Himself/Host TV Series
2003 Navy NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service Darryl Wilkins Episode: "Seadog"
2003-04 Girlfriends Mel Episode: "Between Brock and a Hard Place" & "A Partnerless Partner"
2009 Nite Tales Thug #1 Episode: "Ima Star"
2013 Zane's The Jump Off Chandler Bishop Recurring Cast
2017 Grown Folks Earl Episode: "Competing For Love"
2018 Hella Oakland Harry Barnes Main Cast
2020 Game On: A Comedy Crossover Event Chuckie Episode: "Family Reunion: Remember the Family's Feud?"

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