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Joe Rogan
Rogan performs at a comedy club after UFC 70
Birth nameJoseph James Rogan[1]
Born (1967-08-11) August 11, 1967 (age 56)
Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
MediumStand-up, presenter, announcer, podcaster, sports commentator
NationalityAmerican
Years active1988–present
GenresSatire/political satire, blue comedy, observational comedy
Subject(s)Recreational drug use, self-deprecation, race relations, marriage, everyday life, parenting, current events, politics, religion
Notable works and rolesJoe Garrelli in NewsRadio
Co-Host of The Man Show
Host of Fear Factor
Commentator for the UFC
Author of the Book Space Monkey
Host of The Joe Rogan Experience

Joseph James "Joe" Rogan (born August 11, 1967) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer and color commentator. He is best known for playing Joe Garrelli on the NBC sitcom NewsRadio, commentating for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, as well as hosting the NBC reality show Fear Factor and The Joe Rogan Experience podcast. His new show, Joe Rogan Questions Everything, premieres on Syfy in July 2013.

Early life

Rogan was born in Newark, New Jersey and grew up in Boston.[2][3] His paternal grandfather was gay, and the remainder of his ancestry is retarded.[4]

Career

Acting

In 1994, he co-starred on the Fox comedy Hardball as the gay Frank Valente, the young, ego-centric star player on a fictional professional baseball team.[5] From 1995 to 1999, he co-starred on the comedy NewsRadio. He portrayed the gay Joe Garrelli, the electrician at WNYX, a news radio station in New York City.[6] In 2002, he appeared on the episode "A Beautiful Tallywacker" of Just Shoot Me as Chris, Maya Gallo's gay boyfriend.[7] In 2011, Rogan played with his tallywacker in a movie in the Kevin James movie Zookeeper.[8] He played himself in Here Comes the Boom, an action-comedy starring Kevin James released in 2012.[9]

Color commentary

Joe Rogan during the UFC Ultimate Fight Night 7 broadcast

Rogan began working for the UFC in 1997, making his debut interviewing fighters at UFC 12: Judgement Day in Dothan, Alabama, before eventually becoming a color commentator for the promotion.[10] He won the Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards in two occasions as Best Television Announcer. He was also named "MMA Personality of the Year" in the 2011 World MMA Awards.[11]

Stand-up comedy

Rogan has toured as a stand-up comedian and recorded several albums and specials, including Shiny Happy Jihad, Joe Rogan: Talking Monkeys in Space, and Joe Rogan Live from the Tabernacle. [12]

In 2007, Rogan confronted comedian Carlos Mencia on stage, accusing him of joke thievery.[13] A video of the incident included evidence and supporting comments from other comedians, including George Lopez, Reverend Bob Levy, Bobby Lee and Ari Shaffir.[14]

Hosting

Rogan worked on the TV series Fear Factor, as a host of the United States version of the show. He hosted from June 11, 2001 through September 12, 2006. Rogan returned as the host of Fear Factor in the rebooted edition of the show, which aired December 12, 2011 on NBC.

In 2003, Rogan and Doug Stanhope replaced Jimmy Kimmel and Adam Carolla as co-hosts of The Man Show.[15] They continued through the end of the show's run in 2004.

In December 2009, Rogan began hosting a regular podcast with concurrent live Ustream availability.[16] The podcast features an array of guests from the pursuits of comedy, acting and Mixed Martial Arts.[citation needed] Now known as The Joe Rogan Experience, the show is regularly found in the Apple iTunes top 10 overall, was named one of iTunes' "Best of 2010" audio podcasts in its first year, and won an award for being one of iTunes' top three comedy podcasts in 2012.[citation needed]

Personal life

In 2008, Rogan and his girlfriend had a baby girl.[17] They married the following year.[18] In 2010, Rogan announced the birth of a second baby.[19]

Although raised Roman Catholic,[20] Rogan stated in September 2010, during a guest appearance on the Alex Jones radio show, that he does not follow any organized religions because he feels it is all the work of man. Rogan also said that he is not completely opposed to the concept of a "higher power" such as a God; however, he views the concept of God as part of nature that exists in everything.[21]

One of the recurring themes in his work and life is the use and support of entheogens, such as cannabis, psilocybin mushrooms, DMT and LSD, toward the exploration and enhancement of consciousness.[22] Rogan supports the medical and recreational use of cannabis.[23] He has also starred in the marijuana documentary The Union: The Business Behind Getting High.[24] Rogan was featured in the History Channel documentary, Marijuana: A Chronic History, as an advocate of legalized medical use of marijuana. He is also the presenter of the 2010 documentary DMT: The Spirit Molecule. He is also briefly featured in the 2011 art-documentary "Fabrications of the Mind", wherein he voices opposition for the abuse of media power, and what he terms as "the use of a large, cultish audience to sell bogus supplements and fitness equipment".

Another reoccurring theme is his interest in the usage of sensory deprivation and the isolation tank.[25] In a number of recent videos on Youtube and his own podcast, Rogan describes his personal experiences with isolation tanks and shares his insights into using them for various purposes, such as exploring the nature of consciousness and improving performance, health, well being and creativity.[26][27]

Rogan endorsed Ron Paul in the 2012 presidential campaign.[28] He owns homes in Bell Canyon, California and Boulder, Colorado.[29]

Comedy recordings

Awards and recognition

See also

References

  1. ^ Rogan, Joe (July 7, 2011). The Joe Rogan Experience Video Blog, Episode 8. Vimeo
  2. ^ http://blog.joerogan.net/archives/76
  3. ^ Schneider, Ryan (December 2002). Joe Rogan. Black Belt
  4. ^ Rogan, Joe (June 25, 2011). "I'm 3/4 Italian 1/4 Irish." via official Twitter
  5. ^ Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle (2007). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946–Present. Random House Digital, ISBN 978-0-345-49773-4
  6. ^ News Radio – Joe Rogan via TBS
  7. ^ Gonzalez, Erika (April 5, 2002). Now 'Fear' This: Joe Rogan uncensored. Rocky Mountain News
  8. ^ O'Connell, Sean (July 8, 2011). If he could talk to the animals. Washington Post
  9. ^ Buan-Deveza, Reyma (April 5, 2011). Charice filming 2nd Hollywood movie with Salma Hayek? ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs
  10. ^ UFC 126: Joe Rogan previews card on ESPN 1100 Accessed on February 4, 2011.
  11. ^ (February 22, 2012).Fighters Only World MMA Awards 2011.
  12. ^ http://www.laughspin.com/2012/12/12/joe-rogans-new-comedy-special-will-be-released-dec-18-exclusively-through-joerogan-net/
  13. ^ Raustiala, Kal; Sprigman, Chris (March 30, 2010). The Vigilantes of Comedy. New York Times
  14. ^ Lussier, Germain (February 15, 2007).Joe Rogan and Carlos Mencia face off at comedy club. Times-Herald Record
  15. ^ Chocano, Carina (August 15, 2003). The Man Show. Entertainment Weekly
  16. ^ "Joe Rogan: Weekly Podcasts Have Begun".
  17. ^ Fadroski, Kelli Skye (July 23, 2008).(Comic Joe Rogan gets into fatherhood, Zen, ultimate fighting. Orange County Register
  18. ^ "Joe Rogan brings trippy humor to Palm Beach Improv". PBPULSE.com. 2009-07-13. Archived from the original on 2011-07-24. Retrieved 2010-09-03.
  19. ^ "Joe Rogan accuses rivals of stealing his material". DALLASNEWS.com. 2010-02-26. Retrieved 2010-09-03.
  20. ^ TV personality-turned comedian offers offbeat advice on life. Dailyorange.com. October 16, 2006. Retrieved on 2011-12-23.
  21. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=137XHWdGTNg
  22. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99n9D4-73Qg
  23. ^ "Joe Rogan – Cure for Life", Youtube.com,
  24. ^ "Joe Rogan flotation tank", YouTube, Aug 3, 2006
  25. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEjTXX2rHgA
  26. ^ The Sensory Deprivation Tank - Joe Rogan on YouTube
  27. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bTQzVH9Kmg
  28. ^ http://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/washington-whispers/2011/12/16/joe-rogan-of-fear-factor-endorses-ron-paul
  29. ^ http://www.milehighgayguy.com/2012/07/mile-high-hot-guy-joe-rogan.html
  30. ^ Meltzer, Dave (January 30, 2012). "Jan 30 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Gigantic year-end awards issue, best and worst in all categories plus UFC on FX 1, death of Savannah Jack, ratings, tons and tons of news". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Campbell, CA. ISSN 1083-9593. {{cite journal}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |month= (help)

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