Guy Torry (second interview)
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Guy Torry is a comedian, actor, and writer. He discusses his role on a UPN show, his background in comedy, and his writing for television series such as 'Martin' and 'Moesha'. He also mentions his acting work in films like 'American History X'.
Guy Torry (second interview)
Star of UPN's "The Strip".
About Guy Torry (second interview)
Guy Torry is a comedian, actor, and writer who created and hosted the influential Phat Tuesdays comedy showcase from 1995 to 2005. He wrote for television series including Martin and Moesha, and appeared in films such as American History X and Pearl Harbor. His work spans stand-up comedy, television, and film, and he later executive produced the Amazon Prime documentary series Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy.
In this interview
- Discusses his role on UPN's The Strip after previously starring in Good News.
- Explains how UPN executives saw his dramatic work in American History X.
- Talks about the importance of wearing multiple hats in Hollywood to survive.
- Describes keeping comedy alive while pursuing acting and writing opportunities.
“You gotta have more than one flavor. When they're tired of one flavor, you can put you up and do another.”— Guy Torry (second interview), in this interview
Since this interview
Torry executive produced Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy, a 2022 Amazon Prime documentary series named a New York Times Best Documentary of 2022. He co-hosted the nationally syndicated Tom Joyner Morning Show and appeared in the 2023 film Hope Street Holiday.
