It is the
characters that make stories memorable. Joey "Coco"
Diaz is one such character and a tell of such stories. One look
at Joey and you can just tell there is a story on the horizon.
Whether that story is about classic rock concerts at Madison Square
Garden (told with tears in his eyes) or the best places to get
Chinese food in Jersey; they are told with a passion and a warmth
that captivate the moment. Joey brings this same depth of emotion
to his comedy and his acting.
Joey's most
recent project is Paul T. Murray's directorial debut "Boiler
Maker". In this JOey plays drug dealer, Enzo. This project
gave Joey a chance to really show off his acting ability. But
it wasn't the first time. Joey's performance in the remake of
the "Longest Yard" proved he truly could go the distance.
Other film performances include "Spiderman II", "Analyze
That", and Greg Araki's "Smiley Face".
He brought
his special energy to NBC this season. He appeared in several
episodes of the hit comedy "My Name is Earl". This was
not the only time Joey has shined on television; recently he also
danced his way into a spot on TBS's "Frank TV". He also
appeared several times on FOX's "Mad TV", and has been
on CBS's "Cold Case" and NBC's "ER".
Joey can't
seem to help going all in. As a long time comedian, he has performed
in comedy clubs across the country. Joey can currently be seen
headlining Showtime's "Payaso Comedy Slam".
Joey also
has an award winning online project "Joey Karate". As
a child growing up in North Bergen, New Jersey he began training
in martial arts. Although in "Joey Karate" he takes
a light hearted view of martial arts, Joey has always had a love
of the sport and a respect for those who excel in it.
He also had
a great respect for those who could make him laugh. Growing up
in New Jersey, Joey used to dance and sing in his mother's bar
for tips. From there he learned the world was a stage. Because
of heroes like Jackie Gleason and Richard Pryor, Joey strives
to fill his world with laughter and to include everyone he meets.
Joey's infectious storytelling makes you see what he sees and
feel what he feels. Joey "Coco" Diaz currently lives
in Los Angeles with his long time girlfriend and their nine cats.
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