Joey Diaz
Joey Diaz | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | José Antonio Díaz 19 February 1963 (aged 63) Havana, Cuba |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 1991–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Terrie Clark
(m. 2009) |
| Children | 2[1] |
José Antonio Díaz (born February 19, 1963), better known as Joey "CoCo" Diaz, is a Cuban-born American stand-up comedian and actor. He has appeared in movies and television shows such as The Longest Yard, My Name Is Earl, Grudge Match, The Dog Who Saved Christmas and Spider-Man 2. He is also well known for his appearances on podcasts such as his own that he hosts, The Church of What's Happening Now (2012–present), and as a guest on The Joe Rogan Experience. He also voiced Roman "The Butcher" Barbieri in the video game Mafia III (2016).
Diaz was born in Havana. He moved to the United States with his parents in the 1970s, living in North Bergen, New Jersey. He was a heavy cocaine user until 2007. He has been married to Terrie Clark since 2009. He also has a daughter with his ex-wife.[2]
References
- ↑ Lisko, B.J.. Kidnapping to comedy: Joey 'Coco' Diaz finds his way (January 5, 2017)CantonRep.com.. Retrieved May 15, 2019.
- ↑ Tirella, Tricia. ‘The Dog that Saved Christmas’. The Hudson Reporter (November 29, 2009). Retrieved September 13, 2018.
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