Joe Torry

Link: https://eventvesta.com/events/155249/t/tickets For More Information, Visit cleveland.funnybone.com About the Artist: Joe Torry is one of the most memorable comedians on HBO's Def Comedy Jam. After 35 years in Hollywood, he continues to make people laugh on stage and at the box office. Torry has carved a solid niche for himself with his unique comedy style. He doesn't pre-rehearse his scripts. He uses the audience's energy to unleash his raw and unfiltered comedic style. In 2006, Torry was inducted into the Hall of Fame alongside legends such as Richard Pryor, Geroge Carlin, and Jerry Lewis. In 2017, Torry received the Robin Harris Legend Honor award at the LOL Comedy Honors. His Alma Mater also honored him for his community service and inducted him into the Hall of Fame and National HBCU Alumni Hall of Fame. Torry has starred in many box office hits, including House Party 1 & 3 with Martin Lawrence, Strictly Business alongside Halle Berry, Tales from the Hood, Motive 1 & 2, Mansfield 12, Sprung starring Tisha Campbell, and his most notable role in John Singleton's Poetic Justice, which starred Regina King, Janet Jackson, and Tupac Shakur. Torry's rich history includes television shows such as "E.R.," "NYPD Blue," "Dangerous Minds," and "Navy NCIS. "The Jump Off is a spin-off of the "Zane Chronicles." Torry, a "military brat," hails from Saint Louis, Missouri, with his five siblings. Growing up, Torry knew he was funny when he would present his projects for show and tel