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JB Smoove
ACTOR

JB Smoove

Known for Spider-Man: Far From Home · The Simpsons · American Dad!

Jerry Angelo Brooks, known professionally as J. B. Smoove, is an American comedian, actor, and writer. After beginning his career in 1995 on Def Comedy Jam, he was a writer and performer on NBC's Saturday Night Live. He is best known for his starring roles on HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm and the CBS sitcom The Millers.

Snapshot 2026-10-15

Born
Dec 16, 1965
Birthplace
Plymouth, North Carolina, USA
Known For
Acting

Biography

Jerry Angelo Brooks, known professionally as J. B. Smoove, is an American comedian, actor, and writer. After beginning his career in 1995 on Def Comedy Jam, he was a writer and performer on NBC's Saturday Night Live. He is best known for his starring roles on HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm and the CBS sitcom The Millers.

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Known For

MOVIESpider-Man: Far From Home
Spider-Man: Far From HomeMr. Dell · 2019
★ 7.4
TVThe Simpsons
The SimpsonsDJ Kwanzaa (voice) · 1989
★ 8.0
TVAmerican Dad!
American Dad!Airport Security Guard (voice) · 2005
★ 7.0
TVCastle
CastleNorman Jessup · 2009
★ 8.0
TVNew Girl
New GirlVan Bishop · 2011
★ 7.4
TVHarley Quinn
Harley QuinnFrank the Plant (voice) · 2019
★ 8.3
TVCurb Your Enthusiasm
Curb Your EnthusiasmLeon · 2000
★ 8.1
TVTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesBebop (voice) · 2012
★ 8.3

Filmography

Movies

Lesser ProphetsChucky
1997
Tomorrow NightMel the Mailman
1998
Ugly RevengeCity Fellah
1998
Pootie TangTrucky
2001
Mr. DeedsReuben
2002
The Watermelon HeistNumbers
2003
With or Without YouDarnell
2003
Barbershops Uncut: East CoastSelf
2004
GasIgnatius
2004
FrankenhoodLeon
2009
Date NightCabbie
2010
Hurricane SeasonSam
2010
Hall PassFlats
2011
The SitterJulio
2011
We Bought a ZooMr. Stevens
2011
JB Smoove: That's How I Dooz ItSelf
2012
JB Smoove: That's How I Dooz ItWriter
2012
The DictatorFuneral Usher
2012
Think Like a ManBartender
2012
A Haunted HouseKisha's Dad
2013
Clear HistoryJaspar
2013
Dealin' with Idiots
2013
Movie 43Larry (segment "The Proposition")
2013
The Smurfs 2Hackus (voice)
2013
Search PartyBerk
2014
Top FiveSilk
2014
Half-Shell Heroes: Blast to the PastBebop (voice)
2015
Hell and BackSal the Demon (voice)
2015
Uncle Drew: Chapter 4Angelo
2015
Almost ChristmasUncle Lonnie
2016
Barbershop: The Next CutOne-Stop
2016
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James BurrowsSelf
2016
Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Super ShredderBebop (voice)
2017
The Polka KingRon Edwards
2017
Uncle DrewAngelo
2018
Nick Cannon's Hit Viral Videos: Holiday 2019Self
2019
Spider-Man: Far From HomeMr. Dell
2019
Still Laugh-In: The Stars CelebrateSelf
2019
The Jesus RollsThe Mechanic
2019
Feeding America Comedy FestivalSelf
2020
Spider-Man: No Way HomeMr. Dell
2021
The Super Bob Einstein MovieSelf
2021
On the Count of ThreeLyndell
2022
Spider-Man: All Roads Lead to No Way HomeSelf
2022
Back on the StripPastor Amos 'Slim Sexy' Fowler
2023
Office RaceHarry
2023
Sign the ShowSelf
2023
Jimmy Fallon's Holiday Seasoning SpectacularSelf
2024
MúsicaAnwar
2024
SNL50: The Homecoming ConcertSelf
2025
A Proud Family WizmasMall Santa (voice)
2026
Groove Tails(voice)
2027
Giving ThanksDexter

Television

Saturday Night LiveTerrell (uncredited) · 5 eps
1975
Saturday Night LiveBiker (uncredited) · 1 eps
1975
Saturday Night LiveJ. J. Evans (uncredited) · 1 eps
1975
Saturday Night LiveRapper (uncredited) · 1 eps
1975
Saturday Night LiveDenzel Jenkins (uncredited) · 1 eps
1975
Saturday Night LivePolice Officer (uncredited) · 1 eps
1975
Saturday Night LiveFootball Player (uncredited) · 1 eps
1975
Saturday Night LiveGuy (uncredited) · 1 eps
1975
Saturday Night LiveWriter
1975
The SimpsonsDJ Kwanzaa (voice) · 1 eps
1989
Law & OrderLevon · 1 eps
1990
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno1 eps
1992
The Daily ShowSelf · 1 eps
1996
The Chris Rock Show1 eps
1997
The ViewSelf - Guest · 1 eps
1997
Mark Twain PrizeSelf · 1 eps
1999
Curb Your EnthusiasmLeon · 56 eps
2000
EdAlvin · 1 eps
2000
CT
Cedric the Entertainer Presents22 eps
2002
America's Next Top ModelSelf - Guest · 1 eps
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - Guest · 1 eps
2003
The Ellen DeGeneres ShowSelf · 1 eps
2003
American Dad!Airport Security Guard (voice) · 3 eps
2005
American Dad!Radio Station Security Guard (voice) · 1 eps
2005
American Dad!Tracy Bryant (voice) · 1 eps
2005
American Dad!Guy #1 (voice) · 1 eps
2005
Everybody Hates ChrisManny · 2 eps
2005
Hell's KitchenSelf - Restaurant Patron · 1 eps
2005
Made in HollywoodSelf · 1 eps
2005
Robot ChickenB. A. Barracus / Satan / Man 1 (voice) · 1 eps
2005
'Til DeathKenny Westchester · 27 eps
2006
CarpoolersParking Attendant · 1 eps
2007
The Gong Show with Dave Attell3 eps
2008
CastleNorman Jessup · 1 eps
2009
Glenn Martin, DDS1 eps
2009
The LeagueDeRon · 1 eps
2009
Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenSelf - Guest · 1 eps
2009
ConanSelf · 4 eps
2010
Epic Rap Battles of HistoryFrederick Douglass · 1 eps
2010
TM
The Marriage RefSelf - Panelist · 1 eps
2010
New GirlVan Bishop · 1 eps
2011
Talking DeadSelf · 1 eps
2011
BentClem · 6 eps
2012
Comedians in Cars Getting CoffeeSelf · 1 eps
2012
Gotham Comedy LiveSelf - Host · 1 eps
2012
Russell Simmons Presents: The RuckusSelf - Host · 6 eps
2012
Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesBebop (voice) · 6 eps
2012
Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesZeck / Bebop (voice) · 1 eps
2012
Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesBebop / Ogre #2 / Soldier #2 (voice) · 1 eps
2012
The Burn with Jeff RossSelf · 1 eps
2012
The Soul ManTerrell · 1 eps
2012
Teen Titans Go!Black Manta (voice) · 2 eps
2013
The MillersRay · 34 eps
2013
Late Night with Seth MeyersSelf - Guest · 2 eps
2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonSelf · 1 eps
2014
TransparentPorter · 1 eps
2014
Fresh Off the BoatBarry · 2 eps
2015
Jay Leno's GarageSelf · 1 eps
2015
Life in PiecesDarryl · 2 eps
2015
The Late Late Show with James CordenSelf - Guest · 1 eps
2015
Match GameSelf - Panelist · 2 eps
2016
To Tell the TruthSelf - Panelist · 1 eps
2016
SteveSelf · 1 eps
2017
The Last O.G.Carl · 4 eps
2018
The ShopSelf · 1 eps
2018
A Little Late with Lilly SinghSelf · 1 eps
2019
Harley QuinnFrank the Plant (voice) · 24 eps
2019
Harley QuinnBaby Frank the Plant (voice) · 1 eps
2019
Lights Out with David SpadeSelf - Panelist · 1 eps
2019
The Kelly Clarkson ShowSelf · 3 eps
2019
The Masked SingerSelf - Guest Panelist · 1 eps
2019
Today with Jenna & SheinelleSelf · 1 eps
2019
House Hunters Comedians On Couches: UnfilteredSelf - Guest Star · 4 eps
2020
Mapleworth MurdersChief Billy Bills · 12 eps
2020
WokeMarker (voice) · 16 eps
2020
Baking ItSelf · 1 eps
2021
Mr. MayorTik Tok Voice (voice) · 1 eps
2021
Secret Celebrity RenovationSelf · 1 eps
2021
BlockbusterPercy · 8 eps
2022
PasswordSelf - Celebrity Guest · 1 eps
2022
Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop ComedySelf · 3 eps
2022
PivotingThe Fig (voice) · 1 eps
2022
SherriSelf - Guest · 1 eps
2022
History of the World: Part IILuke · 4 eps
2023
Snake OilSelf - Celebrity Guest Advisor · 1 eps
2023
Buy It NowSelf - Host · 13 eps
2024
Dinner Time Live with David ChangSelf · 1 eps
2024
Good TimesReggie / Beverly Evans (voice) · 10 eps
2024
Kite Man: Hell Yeah!Frank the Plant (voice) · 1 eps
2024
Hollywood SquaresSelf · 5 eps
2025
Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of AmericaJonesey · 1 eps
2026

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