J. B. Smoove

J. B. Smoove is an American actor, comedian, and writer born on December 16, 1966. He is best known for his comedic roles, particularly for his portrayal of Leon Black on the HBO series Curb Your Enthusiasm. Smoove has also appeared in numerous other TV shows and movies, often known for his larger-than-life personality and distinct comedic timing.

In addition to acting, he has done stand-up comedy and had roles in films like The Dictator (2012), Pineapple Express (2008), and Date Night (2010). J. B. Smoove’s humor is characterized by his energetic and bold delivery, making him a standout figure in both the comedy world and Hollywood.

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My life is gardening, cleaning around the house and power washing.

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I'm on my version of the protein diet, but there ain't no protein in it. It's a Krispy Kreme doughnut between two Cinnabons. And you soak it overnight in Red Bull. Then you chase it with a Snickers.

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I loved Peter Sellers. I thought he was the perfect mix of physical comedy with out-of-the-box humor. I loved his tone; I loved his physicality; I loved everything about what he was doing as a comedic actor.

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There's book smart, there is street smart, there's relationship smart, there's too many different kinds of smarts to know all of them. Everybody doesn't know every kind of smart. There's money smart, there's movie smart, there's computer smart. There's just too many different kinds of smarts for people to know all the smarts.

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