Gurian, Jeffrey (September 26, 2016). "Joey CoCo Diaz Gets Huge Love at Gotham, Ari Shaffir Talks S3 of TiNH, Plus News from Matt Richards, Roastmasters and More". The Interrobang . Retrieved June 10, 2019.

a b c d e f g h i j k l m Lisko, B.J. (January 5, 2017). "Kidnapping to comedy: Joey 'Coco' Diaz finds his way". The Repository . Retrieved April 23, 2018. In April 2012, Diaz supported his Where I Got My Balls From documentary with the release of his stand-up special, It's Either You or the Priest. It went to number one on the Billboard comedy charts in the UK and Canada, and number one on iTunes. [14] Joey Diaz tells Lee Syatt about making the decision to talk to his daughter about something very important, Joey’s advice for staying calm when you eat a lot edibles and his addiction to comedy during his early days at The Comedy Store.

Today, he stars in hit films, headlines sold-out tours, hosts the popular Uncle Joey's Joint podcast, and is a devoted father-but his life wasn't always so picture-perfect. Joey "Coco" Diaz credits his success to his "immigrant mentality," the work ethic his mother modeled for him and on which countless others have depended to survive the harsh landscape of being an outsider. In 2007, Diaz appeared in four episodes of the television series My Name is Earl as Joey the Candy Bar Criminal. The show's producers wished to hire actors to play prisoners, and called Diaz after they saw him in The Longest Yard. That year, he hosted a series of humorous promotions for the Ultimate Fighting Championship as Joey Karate, giving karate instructions and comical predictions for upcoming fights. [7] Diaz regards his role in the 2009 television film The Dog Who Saved Christmas as a point of pride, as it allowed children in North Bergen to see him act. At the time of filming, Diaz weighed 390 lbs. By late 2009, he slimmed down to 295 lbs. [6] a b "Beauty and Da Beast Podcast w/ Joey Diaz and Felicia Michaels". Libsyn . Retrieved April 1, 2017. Outsider. Misfit. Criminal. Convict. . . . Movie star. Family man. Comedy legend.Joey Diaz has been called every name in the book (and then some). Now, for the first time, he shares the story of his unlikely rise to fame in his own words–with no punches pulled.Today, he stars in hit films, headlines sold-out tours, hosts the popular Uncle Joey’s Joint podcast, and is a devoted father–but his life wasn’t always so picture-perfect. Joey “Coco” Diaz credits his success to his “immigrant mentality,” the work ethic his mother modeled for him and on which countless others have depended to survive the harsh landscape of being an outsider.Diaz wasn’t always a star, but he was always a comedian–it just took him a while to figure it out. To be fair, he was pretty busy while he was young: helping his tough-as-nails mother in her bar, holding a gun for the first time at the age of six, and later dealing drugs and serving time.Tremendous is the story of Diaz’s life, from grueling childhood and misspent youth to finding his true calling in comedy. Immigrants, fans of celebrity tales, and comedy enthusiasts alike will be enthralled by this incredibly true, foul-mouthed, and funny memoir.It’s not a story for the faint of heart, or for prudes who’ve never spent a week sleeping in a piece of playground equipment. From finding his mom’s body to high stakes crime, addiction and depression, there are plenty of dark episodes in this saga. Diaz shares it all with brutal honesty and humor, in the same inimitable voice he’d use talking to you from the stage or in a bar. He also shares the story of his improbable rise to the top and the bumpy road that led him there.An inspiration to misfits everywhere, Tremendous is storytelling at its finest–and a reminder that the direst of circumstances can change in unimaginable, unpredictable ways. Tremendous by Joey and – eBook Details

a b c d e Hague, Jim (September 30, 2007). "NB comedian lands role on 'My Name IS Earl' Diaz has recurring spot on award-winning NBC sitcom". The Hudson Reporter . Retrieved March 31, 2017. a b Cruz, Vanessa (May 10, 2012). "Brazen comic". The Hudson Reporter. Archived from the original on April 21, 2018 . Retrieved June 10, 2019. In 2005, Diaz expressed his wish to continue as a character actor, saying: "It's like a dream come true for me. ... I got my call and I have to make the most of it". Around this time, Diaz prepared his one-man comedy show Larceny & Laughter, which featured stories about his time growing up in North Bergen. [16] Joey Diaz has been called every name in the book (and then some). Now, for the first time, he shares the story of his unlikely rise to fame in his own words—with no punches pulled. Elfman, Doulg (July 17, 2014). "Drugs, prison, comedy, Hollywood, Vegas — one man's life so far". Las Vegas Review-Journal . Retrieved January 14, 2019.In 2007, Diaz quit his longtime cocaine abuse. He later said, "It has to do with your peace of mind. For some people, it takes 10 years to acquire. It took me 30." [22] Filmography Films Year Diaz, Joey (April 3, 2019). "Joey Diaz - Lying to Mom: At Home on Acid - This Is Not Happening". Comedy Central. Archived from the original on December 19, 2021 . Retrieved September 25, 2020– via YouTube. Diaz wasn’t always a star, but he was always a comedian—it just took him a while to figure it out. To be fair, he was pretty busy while he was young: helping his tough-as-nails mother in her bar, holding a gun for the first time at the age of six, and later dealing drugs and serving time.

Lisko, B.J. (January 5, 2017). "Kidnapping to comedy: Joey 'Coco' Diaz finds his way". CantonRep.com. Archived from the original on January 30, 2018 . Retrieved May 15, 2019. In 2017, Diaz started work on a presentation based on one of his cats for Animal Planet. [5] PodcastsIt’s not a story for the faint of heart, or for prudes who’ve never spent a week sleeping in a piece of playground equipment. From finding his mom’s body to high stakes crime, addiction and depression, there are plenty of dark episodes in this saga. Diaz shares it all with brutal honesty and humor, in the same inimitable voice he’d use talking to you from the stage or in a bar. He also shares the story of his improbable rise to the top and the bumpy road that led him there. Diaz has married twice. In 1991, he divorced his first wife, during which he lost a relationship with their daughter. [5] On November 25, 2009, he married Terrie Clark. [6] The couple have one daughter. [5] Joey Diaz is known for The Many Saints of Newark (2021), This Is Not Happening (2015) and Grudge Match (2013). He has been married to Terrie Clark since 25 November 2009. They have one child. Diaz wasn't always a star, but he was always a comedian-it just took him a while to figure it out. To be fair, he was pretty busy while he was young- helping his tough-as-nails mother in her bar, holding a gun for the first time at the age of six, and later dealing drugs and serving time. Tremendous is the story of Diaz's life, from grueling childhood and misspent youth to finding his true calling in comedy. Immigrants, fans of celebrity tales, and comedy enthusiasts alike will be enthralled by this incredibly true, foul-mouthed, and funny memoir.