Though Chris Rock gained the worldwide fame thanks to his comedic skills, he also deals with acting, producing, directing and writing. He is the winner of 4 Emmy and 3 Grammy Awards.
Date of Birth: February 7, 1965
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Chris Rock first appeared on TV in 1987 in an episode of Miami Vice, but he rose to prominence in 1990 thanks to Saturday Night Live show. Later, he launched The Chris Rock Show and created Everybody Hates Chris TV series. Moreover, Chris has played a great number of movie parts, comprising the ones in Down to Earth, Head of State, The Longest Yard, Grown Ups and Top Five. Additionally, he was a host of 2005 Oscars and debuted on Broadway in 2011.
Now, let’s lift the veil to Chris Rock’s family life and discover more about his closest relatives.
Chris Rock parents
Julius Rock (father)
Date of Birth: January 6, 1932
Date of Death: November 1988 (age 56)
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Julius was a trucker and newspaper delivery man. He passed away in 1988 after suffering health complications caused by diabetes. Chris runs MyROCK Diabetes Foundation with his brother Tony, which they started as a tribute to their late dad. Moreover, the comedian shared that Julius was very influential and taught him many things.
Rosalie Rock (nee Tingman) (mother)
Date of Birth: February 15, 1945
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Rosalie was a teacher plus provided social assistance for mentally handicapped people. She founded an uncommercial youth empowerment organization Rock This 619. Rosalie taught her famed son to always keep moving forward. From time to time, she attends some public events with Chris, for instance, they appeared together at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2016.
Chris Rock siblings: 1 sister, 5 brothers, 1 half-brother
Standing L-R Andi, Andre, Kenny. Sitting L-R Tony, Jordan, Rosalie, Brian, Chris
Charles Rock (paternal half-brother)
Date of Birth: October 5, 1953
Date of Death: February 4, 2006 (age 52)
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Charles was the only elder sibling of the celebrity. He was a maintenance man in a hospital, but became unemployed and homeless because of drinking heavily. Alcoholism influenced his health and led to pneumonia, which took away his life in 2006. To the point, Charles was the only member of the family, who graduated from a college.
Andre Rock (younger brother born to same parents)
Year of Birth: 1968
Andre owns a truck company in Pennsylvania, named after their dad Julius.
Tony Rock (younger brother born to same parents)
Date of Birth: June 30, 1974
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Like his elder sibling, Tony deals with stand-up and acting. He had a lead role in Living Biblically TV series and appeared in Think Like a Man movie.
Brian Rock (brother born to same parents)
Brian and Andi Rock
Year of Birth: 1976
Brian is a minister.
Kenny Rock (brother born to same parents)
Date of Birth: April 16, 1979
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Kenny also deals with acting. He appeared in Vesuvius, Hope a Brooklyn Story and Coincidental Killer.
Andi Rock (sister born to same parents)
Date of Birth: March 18, 1985
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Andi is a therapist, working with autistic children. She resides in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
Jordan Rock (maternal half-brother)
Date of Birth: February 10, 1991
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Jordan is the youngest of Rock’s siblings. He also followed in his brother’s footsteps and dedicated his life to comedy and acting. He calls himself the Solange of the family, hinting at Beyonce’s less famous sibling.
Chris Rock wife
Malaak Compton Rock (former wife)
Malaak with Zahra
Duration of Marriage: 1996-2016 (20 years)
Date of Birth: June 13, 1969
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Malaak is the initiator of StyleWorks, a beauty shop providing services for women, who are in the search of job after leaving welfare, absolutely for free. Moreover, she runs a number of other charitable projects. She met Rock at the Essence Festival in 1996 and became his wife later that year, on November 23. They are parents to two daughters along with raising a girl Ntombi, whom Malaak brought from South Africa. However, in 2016, Malaak and Chris got divorced. The actor admitted his marital infidelity. Ntombi was adopted by Malaak herself.
Megalyn Echikunwoke (girlfriend)
Duration of Marriage: since 2016 till present
Date of Birth: May 28, 1983
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Megalyn is an actress, noted for her roles in CSI; Miami, The 4400 and Arrowverse. She got acquainted with Chris at pre-Grammy Awards in 2016. The couple shares that they don’t plan to get married as they are already happy.
Chris Rock children
Lola Simone Rock (daughter with Malaak Compton Rock)
Date of Birth: June 28, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Lola is Rock’s firstborn. Since early childhood, the girl often accompanies her stellar dad to various ceremonies and public events. Despite the divorce with Lola’s mom, Chris adores spending time with Lola and her younger sister, stating that being with his kids is the best, most fun thing and a privilege. Moreover, the celebrity is sure that every dad needs to tell his daughter that he loves her in order to build good relations with her in the future.
Zahra Savannah Rock (daughter with Malaak Compton Rock)
Date of Birth: May 22, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Zahra is a violinist and equestrian, who also shows great results in studies. Despite her young age, she is already a social activist plus is a leader among her peers.
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