Joe Rogan
Biography
For six seasons Joe Rogan was the host of the successful reality show "Fear Factor." Prior to that, Rogan played Joe Garrelli, the resident electrician on the comedy series "NewsRadio."
Since 2002, Rogan has provided color commentary for the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) and also hosts the syndicated show "UFC Wired." Rogan's passion for MMA began with martial arts practice 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 for four consecutive years. By the age of 19, Rogan won the U.S. Open Tae Kwon Do Championship and, as lightweight champion, went on to beat both the middle and heavyweight title-holders to obtain the Grand Championship.
With more than 20 years as a comedian, Rogan's other true love is standup comedy. Known for his intense comedic style, Rogan is a national headliner, a favorite performer at the prestigious Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal and a guest on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" and "Jimmy Kimmel Live." In 2000, Rogan released his debut comedy album, "I'm Gonna Be Dead Someday." In April of 2007, he released the follow-up CD, "Shiny Happy Jihad." Rogan's debut DVD "Joe Rogan Live" aired on Showtime in the spring of 2007.
Rogan resides in Los Angeles and regularly performs stand-up locally and internationally. Rogan's birthday is August 11 and his hometown is Boston, Mass.
