Fan mail address
Joe Rogan
William Morris Endeavor Entertainment
9601 Wilshire Blvd.
3rd Floor
Beverly Hills, CA 90210-5213
USA
Address information
William Morris Endeavor Entertainment
(Talent and Literary Agency)
9601 Wilshire Blvd.
3rd Floor
Beverly Hills, CA 90210-5213
USA
Phone: (310) 285-9000
Joseph James Rogan was born on August 11, 1967, in Newark, New Jersey. Growing up in a blue-collar family, he faced several challenges early on. His father, a police officer, separated from his mother when Rogan was just five years old, and he had no further contact with his father afterward. Rogan and his mother relocated multiple times, eventually settling in Newton, Massachusetts. As a young man, Rogan developed a passion for martial arts and became particularly interested in disciplines like karate and taekwondo. Martial arts gave him a sense of purpose and confidence, and he excelled in the sport, even winning a U.S. Open Championship in taekwondo at the age of 19.
This foundation in martial arts not only boosted his physical prowess but also instilled in him a lifelong love of discipline, fitness, and personal growth. Rogan’s journey into comedy began in the late 1980s when he moved to Boston and started performing stand-up. His humor often focused on personal experiences, social issues, and his unique perspective on life, quickly resonating with audiences. Rogan moved to Los Angeles in the mid-1990s to pursue his comedic ambitions further. His big break in entertainment came in 1994 when he landed the role of Joe Garrelli, a quirky, affable handyman, on the NBC sitcom NewsRadio. The show was a hit, and Rogan’s character gained popularity, allowing him to showcase his comedic talent on a larger platform.