Here’s a special message from Roy Wood Jr., host of the 26th Annual Webby Awards, in New York City.
A Special Message from Roy Wood Jr.
Host of the 26th Annual Webby Awards, in New York City
As a comedian, radio personality, actor, producer, podcaster, and writer Wood has entertained millions across stage, television, and radio since beginning his comedy career in 1998. In 2015, he joined Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah‘s” Best F#@ing News Team as a correspondent. Beyond this, the comedian and actor has extended his talents to host two Comedy Central podcasts: “Roy’s Roy’s Job Fair“ and “Beyond the Scenes“–as well as his third hour-long stand-up special, “Imperfect Messenger,” available to stream now on Paramount+.
Even more, Wood’s work always lands with audiences. From his previous stand-up specials like “Father Figure” and “No One Loves You,” which remains the network’s highest-rated original, to his credits on “Only Murders in the Building,” “Better Call Saul,” “Space Force The Last O.G.,” and the PBS documentary “The Neutral Ground.” Entertainment Weekly has described his thought-provoking comedy as “charismatic crankiness,” Forbes declared him “one of comedy’s best journalists,” and Variety named him “One of 10 Comics to Watch” in 2016.
In summary, Roy Wood Jr. is the perfect person to host the Internet’s biggest night! See a few of Wood’s greatest hits in these clips below:
The Best of Roy Wood Jr.
We're excited to announce that Roy Wood Jr. of The Daily Show and Roy Wood Jr.: Imperfect Messenger, is hosting the 26th Annual Webby Awards on May 16th in New York City!
Since 2015, Wood has been making waves as a correspondent on “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah.” He regularly demonstrates his intelligence, wit and ability to inject analysis of race, class and gender in big cultural and political moments. Watch Wood’s top 10 moments on The Daily Show below!
Wood debuted “Father Figure,” his first Comedy Central stand-up special in 2017. In his signature style, he was relatable and talked about everything from Black history museum tour guides, to why fast food restaurants really need to stop charging extra for sauce. Like, stop playing games. Watch Wood explain the story arc of a man just trying to order McDonalds.
It can’t be overstated how great Roy Wood Jr. is at making a point that you wouldn’t have considered. In his latest stand-up special, Roy Wood Jr.: Imperfect Messenger, he unpacks why evil white actors are unsung heroes in the racial justice movement, like Leonardo DiCaprio in Django Unchained. Bold behavior. (Contains strong language.)
Roy brings his insight and humor to audio in “Roy’s Job Fair,” his podcast by Comedy Central and iHeartRadio. During each segment, he talks with people from all lines of work about the intricacies of, well, work. From their favorite memories to scams they’ve fun at the office, and trying to balance their needs to make money and feel emotionally fulfilled. Listen to “You Is Womens,” episode one of his five-part series to celebrate Women’s History Month!
We can’t wait to have Roy Wood Jr. host the 26th Annual Webby Awards on Monday, May 16th in New York City. See all the 2022 Webby Winners now at winners.webbyawards.com
