Jose Antonio Diaz, widely known by his stage name Joey Diaz, stands as a multifaceted American figure in the realms of acting, comedy, and podcast hosting.

With a turbulent early life marked by loss and struggle, Diaz emerged from a background of crime and incarceration, ultimately finding his footing in the world of stand-up comedy.

His journey from a challenging past to becoming a celebrated actor and comedian is a testament to resilience and reinvention.

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Mother	Denora Valdez
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Partner	Terrie Diaz (m. 2009)
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Daughters	Mercy Diaz

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• Born on February 19, 1963, in Havana, Cuba, as Jose Antonio Diaz, he moved to the US with his family, settling in North Bergen, New Jersey. His mother, involved in a numbers game operation and running a bar, provided the backdrop to his early life.

• Diaz’s educational journey took him through McKinley School and North Bergen High School, where his achievements in performing arts were notable. He graduated in 1982.

• Tragedy struck early in Diaz’s life, losing his father at the age of three, and later discovering his mother’s lifeless body when he was fifteen. Orphaned, he moved between different families due to his reckless nature.

• Entering a phase of drugs and crime, Diaz initially contemplated becoming a bookmaker but reconsidered, opting for a more honest path in life.

• Leaving New Jersey in 1985, Diaz attended the University of Colorado, but discontent led him to abandon his studies. In 1988, he faced legal consequences, being sent to prison for kidnapping and aggravated robbery.

• A turning point occurred during his time behind bars, where he honed his comedic skills, performing stand-up for fellow inmates. This experience led him to enroll in a stand-up comedy course after seeing an advertisement in the ‘Rocky Mountain Post.’

• Diaz’s debut in stand-up at Comedy Works in Denver in 1991 marked the beginning of a successful journey. Winning the Beck’s Amateur Comedy Competition further fueled his aspirations.

• Beyond comedy, Diaz delved into filmmaking, producing the autobiographical documentary “Where I Got My Balls From” in 2012, accompanied by his stand-up special “It’s Either You or the Priest.”

• Acting in films like “BASEketball” (1998), “Analyze That” (2002), and “The Longest Yard” (2005), Diaz showcased his versatility. Despite encountering commercial challenges, he persisted with cameo roles in various productions.

• Diaz’s notable appearances include the sports comedy film “Grudge Match” (2013) alongside Robert de Niro and Sylvester Stallone.

• Overcoming personal challenges, Diaz has been married twice, with his second marriage to Terrie Clark resulting in the birth of their daughter, Mercy, in 2013.

• Overcoming addiction, Diaz decided to leave behind cocaine in 2007, a decision influenced by the death of one of his cats due to ingesting the substance.

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