Joe Rogan


Actor, Comedian

Biography

Life Events

1981

Began martial arts career practicing Kenpo Karate; later competed throughout Massachusetts and was four-time state champion in Taekwondo

1994

Made TV series debut as centerfielder Frank Vitale on short-lived Fox sitcom "Hardball"

1995

Landed breakthrough role as electrician Joe Garrelli on ensemble comedy "NewsRadio" (NBC)

2001

Hosted NBC reality game show "Fear Factor"

2003

With Doug Stanhope, replaced Jimmy Kimmel and Adam Carolla as co-hosts of "The Man Show" (Comedy Central)

2006

Executive produced Showtime comedy special "Joe Rogan: Live!"

2009

Executive produced "Joe Rogan: Talking Monkeys in Space" (Spike TV)

2011

Returned as host of rebooted "Fear Factor" (NBC)

2012

Cast in supporting role in action comedy "Here Comes the Boom," starring Kevin James

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