Michael Roof
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Born Name:
Michael Roof
Born Date: November 24, 1976
Born Place: MacDill AFB, Florida
Died Date: June 9, 2009
Died Place: Snellville, Georgia
Occupations: Actor, comedian
Brief Biography: Michael Roof was best known for performing under the stage name "Chicken". He achieved cult success on the college comedy circuit and transitioned into television and Hollywood film roles, notably appearing in Black Hawk Down (2001) and xXx (2002).
Early Life and Career:
Roof spent his youth moving around due to his father's military service, eventually living in Japan.
College: He attended the University of West Alabama on a football scholarship but left the sport after breaking both of his arms.
"Chicken": He began his comedy career touring American clubs using the moniker "Chicken," becoming an underground sensation known for his wild, high-energy stage presence.
Television and Film Success:
Standout Performances: In 1999, Roof performed at the prestigious Just for Laughs festival in Montreal.
Television: He was a cast member on the WB Network sketch comedy series Hype (2000–2001). Later, he starred in the Spike TV reality show Raising the Roofs (2006).
Film Roles: Roof successfully transitioned to film, landing memorable supporting roles in big-budget action movies, including the war drama Black Hawk Down (2001), xXx (2002), The Dukes of Hazzard (2005), and xXx: State of the Union (2005).
Born Date: November 24, 1976
Born Place: MacDill AFB, Florida
Died Date: June 9, 2009
Died Place: Snellville, Georgia
Occupations: Actor, comedian
Brief Biography: Michael Roof was best known for performing under the stage name "Chicken". He achieved cult success on the college comedy circuit and transitioned into television and Hollywood film roles, notably appearing in Black Hawk Down (2001) and xXx (2002).
Early Life and Career:
Roof spent his youth moving around due to his father's military service, eventually living in Japan.
College: He attended the University of West Alabama on a football scholarship but left the sport after breaking both of his arms.
"Chicken": He began his comedy career touring American clubs using the moniker "Chicken," becoming an underground sensation known for his wild, high-energy stage presence.
Television and Film Success:
Standout Performances: In 1999, Roof performed at the prestigious Just for Laughs festival in Montreal.
Television: He was a cast member on the WB Network sketch comedy series Hype (2000–2001). Later, he starred in the Spike TV reality show Raising the Roofs (2006).
Film Roles: Roof successfully transitioned to film, landing memorable supporting roles in big-budget action movies, including the war drama Black Hawk Down (2001), xXx (2002), The Dukes of Hazzard (2005), and xXx: State of the Union (2005).