JB Smoove

Jerry Brooks (born December 16, 1964), better known by his stage name J.B. Smoove, is an American actor, writer and stand-up comedian best known for his recurring role as Leon on Curb Your Enthusiasm. Smoove was born in Plymouth, North Carolina, and raised in Mount Vernon, New York. He grew up with the name Jerry Brooks, which he later shortened to "J.B.", and added Smoove as his last name when he began performing stand-up comedy. Smoove has had recurring roles on Everybody Hates Chris and Saturday Night Live. On SNL, he worked as a writer (and had bit roles in sketches, including playing Jimmy "J.J" Walker in a parody of the 1970s sitcom Good Times) and was a recipient of the 2007 Writers Guild of America award for Best Comedy/Variety Series (Including Talk). Smoove's film credits include With or Without You, Pootie Tang, Mr. Deeds, Paper Soldiers, Date Night, and Hall Pass.