Background
Torry was born and raised along with his brother, actor and comedian Guy Torry, in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Torry was born and raised along with his brother, actor and comedian Guy Torry, in Saint Louis, Missouri.
He attended Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri, where he earned a Bachelor in mass communications/broadcast journalism.
While attending school, Torry pledged Omega Psi Phi fraternity. He was also inducted into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame in 2001. Torry has older son Kameron Torry from a previous relationship.
They currently reside in Los Los Angeles
Torry began his acting career around the age of 23. He brought his own style of humor to such roles in films such as, Strictly Business and House Party.
He also made guest appearances on television shows including Emergency, New York City Police Department Blue, Girlfriends, NCIS, The Conan O"Brien Show, Jon Stewart, The Bryon Allen Show and became a crowd favorite on Def Comedy Jam. Appearing on earlier shows such as Roc and Amen jump started his television roles.
lieutenant wasn"t until 1992 when Torry would receive his big break, he was given the job of hosting Def Comedy Jam after host Martin Lawrence left the show, further enlarging his exposure in the entertainment industry.
This also brought Torry larger roles in newer movies. He starred in Motives 1 & 2, Lock Down, Hair Show, Mannsfield 12, Poetic Justice, Sprung, and Tales from the Hood among others Torry has also appeared in various commercials for large corporations such as Anheuser Busch, Pepsi, and Nike.
Joe founded the Giving Back the Love Foundation in 1996.
With this foundation, he gives back to his hometown community (Street Louis) through youth and community programs. Torry has recently developed and begun his own production company.
His production company is called Missouri Films and he started it in 2003. With this company Torry plans to bring filmmaking to the Midwest and help other actors, musicians, and artist showcase their talent.
He has also been writing and producing projects for his company and plans on directing in the future.
The King Assassin Show (2014) Zane"s The Jump Office (2013) My Parents, My Sister & Maine (2010) Turn Up the Heat with G. Garvin (2005) Richard Pryor: The Funniest Manitoba Dead or Alive (2005) All Shades of Fine: 25 Hottest Women of the Past 25 Years (2005) My Coolest Years (2004) Black Entertainment Television Comedy Awards (2004) The Making of Girlfriends (2004) Navy NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service (2003) On the Beat (2001) New York City Police Department Blue (1999) Emergency (1997) Late Night with Conan O"Brien (1994) Roc Def Comedy Jam (1992) Amen (1991).
