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'''Ali LeRoi''' (born February 12, 1962) is an American television producer, director, writer and actor, best known as the co-creator of |
'''Ali LeRoi''' (born February 12, 1962) is an American television producer, director, writer and actor, best known as the co-creator of [[Chris Rock]]'s semi-autobiographical [[period sitcom]] ''[[Everybody Hates Chris]]''. |
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LeRoi met Rock during the set on Rock's eponymous [[HBO]] late-night [[talk show]], ''[[The Chris Rock Show]].'' LeRoi wrote and directed several episodes of the series, on a team that earned four consecutive [[Emmy Awards|Emmy Award nominations]] (1998-2001) for "Outstanding Writing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Program." In 2001, the talk show was also nominated for "Outstanding Variety, Music Or Comedy Series," citing LeRoi as a Supervising Producer.<ref name="awards_search_ali_leroi_emmys_com">[https://www.emmys.com/awards/nominations/award-search?search_api_views_fulltext=Ali+LeRoi&submit=Search&field_celebrity_details_field_display_name=&field_show_details_field_nominee_show_nr_title=&field_nominations_year_op=%3E%3D&field_nominations_year%5Bvalue%5D=1949-01-01&field_nominations_year_1_op=%3C%3D&field_nominations_year_1%5Bvalue%5D=2022-01-01 "Awards Search: Ali LeRoi"] ''Emmys'' website, the [[Television Academy]], retrieved October 21, 2022</ref> |
LeRoi met Rock during the set on Rock's eponymous [[HBO]] late-night [[talk show]], ''[[The Chris Rock Show]].'' LeRoi wrote and directed several episodes of the series, on a team that earned four consecutive [[Emmy Awards|Emmy Award nominations]] (1998-2001) for "Outstanding Writing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Program." In 2001, the talk show was also nominated for "Outstanding Variety, Music Or Comedy Series," citing LeRoi as a Supervising Producer.<ref name="awards_search_ali_leroi_emmys_com">[https://www.emmys.com/awards/nominations/award-search?search_api_views_fulltext=Ali+LeRoi&submit=Search&field_celebrity_details_field_display_name=&field_show_details_field_nominee_show_nr_title=&field_nominations_year_op=%3E%3D&field_nominations_year%5Bvalue%5D=1949-01-01&field_nominations_year_1_op=%3C%3D&field_nominations_year_1%5Bvalue%5D=2022-01-01 "Awards Search: Ali LeRoi"] ''Emmys'' website, the [[Television Academy]], retrieved October 21, 2022</ref> |
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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 Chris Rock's semi-autobiographical period sitcom Everybody Hates Chris.
LeRoi met Rock during the set on Rock's eponymous HBO late-night talk show, The Chris Rock Show. LeRoi wrote and directed several episodes of the series, on a team that earned four consecutive Emmy Award nominations (1998-2001) for "Outstanding Writing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Program." In 2001, the talk show was also nominated for "Outstanding Variety, Music Or Comedy Series," citing LeRoi as a Supervising Producer.[1]
A native of Chicago, LeRoi attended Robert Lindblom Math & Science Academy.[2] He then studied film at Columbia College Chicago.[3]
LeRoi also co-hosted the podcast called "Alias Smith and LeRoi" (2013–15) with comedian Owen H.M. Smith.[4]
His debut feature film, The Obituary of Tunde Johnson, premiered at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival.[5]
References
- ^ "Awards Search: Ali LeRoi" Emmys website, the Television Academy, retrieved October 21, 2022
- ^ 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.
- ^ Galuppo, Mia (January 5, 2021). "Wolfe Releasing Acquires Supernatural Drama 'The Obituary of Tunde Johnson'". The Hollywood Reporter.
Ali LeRoi made his feature directorial debut on the movie.
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