Joe Rogan: Summary

Recent Role:: Color Commentator on The Ultimate Fighter

Gender:: Male

Birthday:: 8-11-1967

Birthplace:: Newark, New Jersey

Fear Factor� host Joe Rogan will be the first to admit that he only does television for the money. His true love is stand-up comedy. Prior to �Fear Factor,� which is in its fourth season on NBC, Rogan charmed viewers with his role on the hit comedy series �NewsRadio,� as Joe Garelli, the resident electrician at WNYX Radio. This season Rogan will be working double duty as he takes on hosting duties of the �The Man Show� on Comedy Central.

The best thing about �Fear Factor,� says Rogan, �is that the contestants have no idea if their fear � be it snakes, heights or whatever � will come in to play until the moment they have to perform the stunt. In addition, they have no idea what the stunt is, so there�s no way to prepare for it.

Reality television was never in Joe�s original career plan, nor was television or comedy of any kind. So how did this accidental performer wind up with a role on a successful sitcom, a groundbreaking debut comedy album on Warner Bros. Records titled �I�m Gonna Be Dead Someday,� and hosting �Fear Factor� and �The Man Show�? The answer is simple: Tae Kwan Do.

Joe began practicing martial arts at the age of 13. Within two years, the Boston native earned a black belt and soon became the Massachusetts full contact Tae Kwon Do champion four consecutive years. By the age of 19, Rogan won the US Open Tae Kwon Do Championship, and in true Joe Rogan fashion, the lightweight champion went on to beat both the middle and heavyweight title-holders to obtain the Grand Championship. Joe credits Tae Kwon Do for his discipline and focus, two characteristics which have enabled him to accomplish many things.

It was not only Joe�s performance and abilities on the mat that wowed his buddies; it was his humor.

Joe thought that they only laughed at his humor and constantly badgered him to perform stand-up because they were his friends. Joe failed to truly believe his material could reach a broader audience. Luckily, Joe�s friends persuaded him into trying out his �act�- such as it was- during an open mic night in a local club. Just as his friends suspected, the audience was as smitten with Joe as he was with stand-up, and he knew it was meant to be.

In addition to �Fear Factor� and �The Man Show,� Joe continues to provide color commentary for the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship). He resides in Los Angeles and performs stand-up locally as well as across the country. Fear Factor� host Joe Rogan will be the first to admit that he only does television for the money. His true love is stand-up comedy. Prior to �Fear Factor,� which is in its fourth season on NBC, Rogan charmed viewers with his role on the hit comedy series �NewsRadio,� as Joe Garelli, the resident electrician at WNYX Radio. This season Rogan will be working double duty as he takes on...

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MightyElroy
member since: Jul 23, 2005
As host of Fear Factor, his abilities are...scary. ...Continue »
Joe Rogan is a fairly decent stand-up comic guy, but his talent is about limited to that. He is likely going to be best known for the overdone reality competition "Fear Factor", in which he shows no depth, variety, or original thought. Let's face it, one of the biggest indicators of success in a reality show is the host. Too many times, a host is brought in that is just...uninspiring. Rogan's constant verbal tirades as people compete in inane tasks and gross eating contests are more of a distraction than a support to the show. It's a good thing that this show is cancelled, because it will allow Rogan to find another entertainment niche to fill.
03/06/08 07:58am | report abuse
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aSweetLifeeb
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He is.... ...Continue »
Joe Rogan is a very talented man. He is an actor, a host, and a comedian! You can not find many people like him in the entertainment business. Joe has admitted he is only in the business for money so it makes me wonder sometimes could he be better and does he enjoy what he does. Joe has hosted the awesome tv show Fear Factor. He also hosted "The Man Show." I have also seen him on the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship). And to make him even cooler he is distantly related to Gerard Way and Mikey Way of the My Chemical Romance! How cool? He is cool.
10/06/07 11:09am | report abuse
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pb24
member since: Feb 22, 2007
Take no prisoners comedy. ...Continue »
Joe Rogan is many things. He's a talented fighter, actor, and comedian. This dude exhales confidence, and isn't afraid to make observations that would likely offend 95% of the American public. Not because his stuff is racy, which it is, but because it is truer than we want to admit. His style is very outspoken, but lately he has become the champion of the underdog comedian by taking on comedy thiefs in the industry who steal lesser-known comedians jokes and use them to elevate themselves. Lately, he's gotten a lot of flack from the business side of comedy by exposing Carlos Mencia for the fake and joke stealer that he is. However, the public has stood behind him and showed their support; mainly due to the fact of the enormous amount of evidence supporting the claim.

For facts about Joe, or evidence of Mencia's issue, go to:

joerogan.net
02/23/07 06:06am | report abuse
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RTWoodard1987
member since: Nov 11, 2005
Joe rogan is a funny comedian. Ever since watching a sneek peek of his show Newsradio, I said, this guy is so funny!!!! He is a very talented comedian and an amazing actor. ...Continue »
Joe Rogan is an awesome host of fear factor. He is also a talented comedian. Ever since watching fear factor since the age of 14, I have become very obsessed with the show. He takes his own views about life an makes them funny. That's what makes him such a talented comedian and actor.
12/09/05 09:36am | report abuse
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caligirl1818
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Joe Rogan is like the best host ever! ...Continue »
Joe Rogan ROCKs, ROCKS, ROCKS!! Not only is he gorgeous but he host Fear Factor so well!! He gives everyone a pat on the back and makes the show so much more interesting! He is fun to watch and always adds twists in his work!!

Go Joe and Keep it up!
12/08/05 04:54pm | report abuse