Joe Torry Movies and Career Information

Joe Torry (born Joseph Pierre Torry on September 28, 1965 in St. Louis, Missouri) is an American actor and comedian. Torry was born and raised along with his brother, actor and comedian Guy Torry, in St. Louis, Missouri. He attended Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri, where he earned a B.A. in mass communications/broadcast journalism. While attending school, Torry pledged Omega Psi Phi fraternity. In 2001, Lincoln honored him with both The President's Lifetime Achievement Award and in 2002 an Honorary Doctorate Degree of Humane Letters. He was also inducted into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame in 2001 where many other famous African-American college alumni have been inducted as well. Joe married Chrystal Benson and they have one son together named, Joseph II. Joe also has an older son Kameron Torry from a previous relationship. They all reside in Los Angeles now. Torry began his acting career around the age of 23. He brought his own style of humor to such roles in films such as, Strictly Business and House Party . He also made guest appearances on television shows including E.R., NYPD Blue, Girlfriends, NCIS, The Conan O'Brian Show, Jon Stewart, The Bryon