Born:
August 11, 1967
Birthplace: Newark, New Jersey, United States
Trivia:
Grew up in New Jersey, San Francisco and Boston, where he started his stand-up career. Holds a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Won the lightweight division of the U.S. Open Tae Kwon Do Championship at 19, and later claimed the Grand Championship by beating the middleweight and heavyweight titleholders. Was a series regular on the '90s sitcoms Hardball and NewsRadio. Released his first comedy album, Someday I'll Be Dead, in 2000. Officiated at the wedding of two Fear Factor contestants in 2004, after becoming an ordained minister through the Internet. Sometimes serves as an Ultimate Fighting Championship color commentator. Launched a weekly podcast, the Joe Rogan Experience, in 2009. Founded Higher Primate clothing in 2010.