Rocky Carroll

Biography

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Rocky Carroll's acting career is rooted in theatre. In 1981, he graduated from the famed School for the Creative and Performing Arts.

Determined to further his knowledge of acting, he attended Webster University's Conservatory of Theatre Arts in St. Louis, where he graduated with a B.F.A. degree.

After graduating, Rocky decided to test the waters by moving to New York City, the heart of the theater community. There, he introduced many young children of color to the works of William Shakespeare by participating in Joe Papp's "Shakespeare on Broadway" series.

As part of Joe Papp's acclaimed New York Shakespeare Festival, Rocky helped to open doors for actors of color, by taking on non-traditional roles that were rarely portrayed by black actors in Shakespeare dramas.

In 1987, Rocky was introduced to the works of August Wilson. The up and coming talented young actor was allowed to recreate his role for the Broadway production of Wilson's critically acclaimed story The Piano Lesson.

The play not only earned a Pulitzer Prize for Drama, but Carroll earned a Tony and Drama Desk nomination.

Rocky moved to Los Angeles in 1990 after a successful run on Broadway in The Piano Lesson. Since his film and TV career kicked off, Rocky has shown his range and talent in a variety of roles and has proven equally adept at scene-stealing supporting parts in sitcoms.

His first television role was playing the part of Joey on the television series Roc (Fox, 1991-94). He also had a starring role as Dr Keith Wilkes in the TV series Chicago Hope. Rocky has guest starred in several other TV programs including The Agency, Boston Legal, Family Law, The West Wing and Law & Order.

Carroll has also had roles in many Hollywood films such as Born on the Fourth of July, The Ladies Man, Crimson Tide, The Great White Hype, A Prelude to a Kiss, The Chase and Best Laid Plans.

What's new with Rocky Carroll?
	Catch Rocky on a new Jim Carrey film called Yes Man due out this summer. Based on the memoir by Danny Wallace, it is about a guy who challenges himself to saying "Yes" to everything for an entire year.

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