Joe Rogan

Joe Rogan (born August 11, 1967 in Newark, New Jersey, USA) is primarily an American stand-up comedian, but is better known for his work in film and television, notably with the American sitcom NewsRadio and as one of the hosts of The Man Show. He also has a DVD out, Live from the Belly of the Beast, as well as a CD, called I'm Gonna Be Dead Someday.

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August 11 - 1967 - Newark - New Jersey - USA - American - Stand-up comedian - Film - Television - Sitcom - NewsRadio - Host - The Man Show

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He was raised in Revere, Massachusetts, and achieved a degree of fame as a four-time state Taekwondo champion before pursuing a career in show business. Rogan earned a black belt at 15 after just two years of training.

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Revere - Massachusetts - State - Taekwondo - Champion - Show business - Black belt

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Since 2001, he has been the host of NBC's, Fear Factor, a reality show that pits six contestants (usually three males and three females) against each other in daredevil stunts for a chance to win a prize of $50,000.

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2001 - NBC - Fear Factor - Reality show - $50,000

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As of November, 2002 he has also been involved with Ultimate Fighting Championship as a commentator.

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November - 2002 - Ultimate Fighting Championship

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• Related to Gerard Way and Mikey Way, lead singer and bass player (respectively) of the band My Chemical Romance (Gerard and Mikey are Joe's mother's cousin's sons)
• According to cast commentary on the NewsRadio seasons 1 and 2 DVD set, Rogan suffers from the skin disease Vitiligo.
 
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