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Big Boy
Actor, ProducerBorn September 8, 1969 (55 years)
Big Boy (born Kurt Alexander; September 8, 1969) is a nationally syndicated American radio host and actor. His stage name derives from his formerly large build, which he modified through duodenal switch surgery in 2003, leading to a nearly fatal weight loss of over 250 pounds. He became famous as the literally larger-than-life Big Boy working as a 400-pound bodyguard for hip-hop group The Pharcyde when he began his radio career in 1994 at KPWR/Los Angeles. His comedic and conversational skills led to success with overnight and afternoon shows before KPWR (Power 106) asked him to host the station’s morning show in 1997. The result was Big Boy’s Neighborhood, a show that combined hip-hop music, celebrity guests, Hollywood gossip and prank phone calls (performed by alter ego Luther Luffeigh). With the help of a supporting cast that over the years has included Hollywood reporter Luscious Liz Hernandez, “stuntman” Louie G and entertainment correspondent Natalia Perez, Big Boy’s Neighborhood quickly enjoyed huge success among younger urban listeners. The success of the morning show led to the 2006 creation of Big Boy’s Hip Hop Spot, a weekend show focusing on hip hop and Hollywood news.
After a decade on the air in Los Angeles, ABC Radio Network began syndicating his daily and weekend shows nationwide in 2007. At its peak, his programs were heard in 35 major markets. In February 2015, Big Boy moved his show to KRRL (Real 92.3) /Los Angeles.
He was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 2015.
After a decade on the air in Los Angeles, ABC Radio Network began syndicating his daily and weekend shows nationwide in 2007. At its peak, his programs were heard in 35 major markets. In February 2015, Big Boy moved his show to KRRL (Real 92.3) /Los Angeles.
He was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 2015.
Filmography
| 2022 | The Murder Inc Story (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2022 | Bel-Air (TV Series) · as Big Boy |
| 2022 | Real Husbands of Hollywood: More Kevin, More Problems (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2021 | Uninterrupted's Top Class: The Life and Times of the Sierra Canyon Trailblazers (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2020 | The Drew Barrymore Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2020 | She Ball · as Self |
| 2018 | Dhar Mann Francais (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2018 | Thriller · as Self |
| 2018 | Black Card Revoked (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2017 | The Beat with Ari Melber (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2017 | Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta (TV Series) · as Self - Radio Personality |
| 2017 | G-Funk · as Self |
| 2016 | |
| 2016 | To Tell The Truth (2016) (TV Series) · as Self - Panelist |
| 2016 | Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping · as Big Boy |
| 2015 | WWE 24 (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2014 | Fergie Feat. YG: L.A. Love (La La) · as Big Boy |
| 2014 | Unsung Hollywood (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2013 | The Real Daytime (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Co-Host |
| 2013 | Real Husbands of Hollywood (TV Series) · as Big Boy |
| 2012 | Project X · as Big Boy |
| 2012 | Be Inspired: The Life of Heavy D · as Self |
| 2012 | Exit Strategy · as Big Boy |
| 2010 | The Talk (TV Series) · as Self - Radio Personality |
| 2010 | Brandy & Ray J: A Family Business (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2009 | Lopez Tonight (TV Series) · as Self - Announcer |
| 2008 | Unsung (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2008 | The Wendy Williams Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2006 | Made in Hollywood: Teen Edition (TV Series) · as Self - Segment Reporter |
| 2005 | Made In Hollywood (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2005 | The Tyra Banks Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2005 | The Proud Family Movie · as Self (voice) |
| 2004 | 2004 Radio Music Awards · as Self |
| 2004 | Entourage (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2004 | Soul Plane · as Self |
| 2003 | Summer Music Mania 2003 · as Self - Bikini Contest Judge |
| 2003 | Malibu's Most Wanted · as Big Boy |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV Series) · as Self - Radio Host (segment "briefcase Joe") |
| 2003 | The 30th Annual American Music Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2002 | American Rap Stars · as Self |
| 2001 | The Proud Family (TV Series) · as Self (voice) |
| 1999 | Foolish · as Self |
| 1996 | Malcolm & Eddie (TV Series) · as Big Boy |
| 1993 | WWE Raw (TV Series) · as Self - Audience Member |