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5 Things To Know About Chris Rock

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By Jackie Willis

9:10 AM PDT, May 14, 2014

He's one of the biggest comedians in the game, but how much do you really know about Chris Rock? Click the pics for five fun facts about this funnyman, who appears on the upcoming episode of Steve Buscemi'snew AOL web series Park Bench.

First up, some may remember Rock's appearance in the Red Hot Chili Peppers' music video forHump de Bump, but not many know that he also directed the video.
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1. Red Hot Rock

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He's one of the biggest comedians in the game, but how much do you really know about Chris Rock? Click the pics for five fun facts about this funnyman, who appears on the upcoming episode of Steve Buscemi's new AOL web series Park Bench.

First up, some may remember Rock's appearance in the Red Hot Chili Peppers' music video for Hump de Bump, but not many know that he also directed the video.

2. Bound For Broadway

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In 2011, Rock earned a Drama League Award nomination for hitting the stage in a different way. The stand-up comedian appeared in the Broadway play The Motherf**ker with the Hat.

3. The Louis Connection

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Good friend and fellow comedian Louis C.K. wrote for Rock's HBO show The Chris Rock Show, which earned an Emmy in 1999 for Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Music Program. Rock also starred in C.K.'s 2001 comedy Pootie Tang.

4. Triple Threat

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Aside from his stand-up comedy and acting, Rock also does work behind the camera. He both starred, directed and wrote his films Head of State and I Think I Love My Wife.

5. Award Winner

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Chris Rock must have a big trophy case. His awards include two Emmys, a Kids' Choice Awards, a BET Comedy Award and an American Comedy Award ...to name a few.

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