Joey Diaz

Biography

Jose Antonio "Joey" "CoCo" Diaz (born February 19, 1963) is a Cuban-American standup comedian, actor and podcast host. Born in Cuba and raised in North Bergen, New Jersey, Diaz began his stand-up career in 1991. He had roles in the television series My Name is Earl and the films The Longest Yard and Taxi. Since 2012, Diaz has hosted the podcast, The Church of What's Happening Now, is a regular guest on The Joe Rogan Experience, and produced an autobiographical documentary.

Known For

The Payaso Comedy Slam
The Payaso Comedy Slam
The Dog Who Saved Halloween
The Dog Who Saved Halloween
Accidentally on Purpose
Accidentally on Purpose
Where I Got My Balls From
Where I Got My Balls From

Filmography

2025 Guns Up
as Charlie Brooks
2022 Sprung
as Inmate Joey
2022 WeCrashed
as Detective Frank
2021 The Many Saints of Newark
as Buddha
2020 The Cabin with Bert Kreischer
as Self
2020 The Comedy Store
as Self
2020 Grapefruit
as Fairy Godfather
2020 The Midnight Gospel
as Chuck Charles / Chef Dardew the Giant Zombie (voice)
2020 The Midnight Gospel
as Steve the Junkboat Fish (voice)
2019 Lights Out with David Spade
as Self - Panelist
2017 The Guest Book
as Vinnie
2017 I'm Dying Up Here
as Taffy
2016 Joey Coco Diaz: Sociably UnAcceptable
as Himself
2016 Rules Don't Apply
as Mobster
2016 The Bronx Bull
as Mickey
2015 The Dog Who Saved Summer
as Stewey
2015 Hot Ones
as Self
2014 The Dog Who Saved Easter
as Stewey
2013 Grudge Match
as Mikey (as Joey Coco Diaz)
2013 The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation
as Stewey