Big Boy
Biography
Big Boy is a nationally syndicated American radio host and actor born Kurt Alexander on September 8, 1969, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He is also known as Kurt 'Big Boy' Alexander. His stage name Big Boy originates from his formerly large build. Big Boy has 28 known acting credits and is known for his work in acting. He began his radio career in 1994 and later hosted the morning show Big Boy's Neighborhood, which combined hip-hop music. Big Boy is 57 years old and has undergone significant weight loss.
Career overview
Big Boy is a nationally syndicated American radio host and actor, born Kurt Alexander on September 8, 1969. He began his radio career in 1994 at KPWR/Los Angeles, where he worked as a bodyguard for the hip-hop group The Pharcyde. At the time, he weighed 400 pounds, which led to his stage name Big Boy.
His comedic and conversational skills led to success with overnight and afternoon shows before KPWR asked him to host the station's morning show in 1997. The result was Big Boy's Neighborhood, a show that combined hip-hop music. Big Boy has 28 known acting credits.
Big Boy was born in Chicago, Illinois, USA, and is also known as Kurt 'Big Boy' Alexander and Kurt Alexander. He has undergone significant weight loss, having duodenal switch surgery in 2003, which led to a weight loss of over 250 pounds.
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Full Filmography
28 titles- They Cloned Tyrone (2023) as Big Boy (voice)
- The Kardashians (2022) as Self
- Bel-Air (2022) as Big Boy
- She Ball (2020) as Self
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- Thriller (2018) as Self
- Double Dutchess: Seeing Double (2017)
- G-Funk (2017) as Self
- To Tell the Truth (2016) as Self - Panelist
- Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016) as Big Boy
- The Game: The Documentary 2 (2015) as Self
- Project X (2012) as Big Boy
- Be Inspired: The Life of Heavy D (2012) as Self
- Exit Strategy (2012) as Big Boy
- The Talk (2010) as Self
- Yo Momma (2006) as Narrator (voice)
- The Longest Yard (2005) as Jesse
- The Proud Family Movie (2005) as Self (voice)
- Lil' Pimp (2005) as Nag Champa (voice)
- Entourage (2004) as Big Boy
- Soul Plane (2004) as Big Boy
- Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003) as Bosley's Cousin
- Malibu's Most Wanted (2003) as Big Boy
- Fastlane (2002) as Aquarius
- The Proud Family (2001) as Self (voice)
- Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999) as Fluisa
- The Players Club (1998) as Joe
- The Jamie Foxx Show (1996) as Andre LeFette
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Big Boy best known for?
Big Boy is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including They Cloned Tyrone (2023), The Kardashians (2022), Bel-Air (2022), The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019).
When and where was Big Boy born?
Big Boy was born on September 8, 1969 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
How many credits does Big Boy have?
Big Boy has accumulated over 28 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1996 to 2023.
What is Big Boy's background in cinema and television?
Big Boy is a nationally syndicated American radio host and actor born Kurt Alexander on September 8, 1969, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He is also known as Kurt 'Big Boy' Alexander. His stage name Big Boy originates from his formerly large build. Big Boy has 28 known acting credits and is known for his work in acting. He...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Kardashians (2022) as Self — aged about 52
- Bel-Air (2022) as Big Boy — aged about 52
- The Proud Family (2001) as Self (voice) — aged about 31
- Entourage (2004) as Big Boy — aged about 34
- Project X (2012) as Big Boy — aged about 42
- The Longest Yard (2005) as Jesse — aged about 35
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