Biography
J. B. Smoove, born Jerry Angelo Brooks, is an American comedian, actor and writer. He began performing stand-up in the mid-1990s, appearing on Def Comedy Jam, and later worked as a writer and performer on Saturday Night Live from 2003 to 2006.
He is best known for playing Leon Black on the HBO series Curb Your Enthusiasm from 2007 to 2024. His film credits include Mr. Dell in Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) and Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021), as well as roles in Date Night (2010), We Bought a Zoo (2011) and Mr. Deeds (2002). He has also provided voice work for The Simpsons and American Dad!.
