Ali LeRoi
Ali LeRoi | |
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| Born | February 12, 1962 |
| Alma mater | Columbia College Chicago |
| Occupation(s) | Television producer, director, writer, actor |
| Known for | Co-creator of Everybody Hates Chris |
| Spouse | Adrienne LeRoi (1992–2019) |
Ali LeRoi (born February 12, 1962) is an American television producer, director, writer and actor, best known as the co-creator of the Chris Rock period sitcom Everybody Hates Chris. He met Rock during the set on his eponymous HBO late-night talk show. LeRoi wrote and directed several episodes of the series.
A native of Chicago, LeRoi attended Robert Lindblom Math & Science Academy.[1] He then studied film at Columbia College Chicago.[2]
LeRoi also co-hosted the podcast called "Alias Smith and LeRoi" (2013–15) with comedian Owen H.M. Smith.[3]
His debut feature film, The Obituary of Tunde Johnson, premiered at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival.[4]
References
- ^ Rosenthal, Phil (June 13, 2003). "Destination: Orlando". Suntimes.com. Retrieved December 9, 2012.
- ^ "The Obituary of Tunde Johnson". TIFF. Retrieved March 26, 2020.
- ^ Marantz, Andrew (January 4, 2016). "Ready For Prime Time". New York.
- ^ Beandrea July, "'The Obituary of Tunde Johnson': Film Review | TIFF 2019". The Hollywood Reporter, September 8, 2019.
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