Joe Clair

Joe Clair (born February 13, 1969), also known by the nickname "Joe Cleezy", is an American stand-up comedian, radio personality, VJ and actor. He is a native of the Seat Pleasant, Maryland suburb of Washington, D.C.

Clair earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland. Aside from his work as host of Rap City, Clair has also hosted several radio shows and appeared on the stand-up comedy shows Def Comedy Jam and ComicView. Clair was named morning drive time host at WPGC-FM in his hometown of Washington, D.C., in February 2015 to July 2021.

As an actor, Clair has appeared in several films, most notably the 1992 horror film Ax 'Em, where he plays the role of Tony.

Filmography

Film Year Title Role Notes 1992 Ax 'Em Tony 1998 High Freakquency MC Nappy 2000 Train Ride Keith 2007 Lord Help Us Julius 'Jewels' Vernon Video 2009 The Greatest Song Kyle 2010 Who Da Man? Alvin Short Major Player Jay Evans Short 2011 He Said, She Said: A Romantic Comedy John Video 2020 Holiday Heartbreak Al TV movie

Television Year Title Role Notes 1994–1999 Rap City Himself/Host Main Host 1995 Snaps Himself Episode: "Episode #1.2" 1999 Girls Nite Out Himself/Host Main Host 2001–2004 MADD Sports Himself/Host Recurring Host 2002 Comic Groove Himself Episode: "Episode #1.3" 2005 The War at Home Officer Episode: "Dave Get Your Gun" 2005–2009 1st Amendment Stand Up Himself Recurring Guest 2006 Def Comedy Jam Himself Episode: "Episode #7.9" 2007 106 & Park Himself/Judge Episode: "The Hip Hop Weekend" Take the Cake Himself/Host Main Host 2008 ComicView Himself Episode: "ComicView: One Mic Stand" 2009 Comics Unleashed Himself Episode: "November 23, 2009" 2009–2010 Greek Fire Marshall Guest Cast: Season 2-3 2011 Comedy All-Stars Himself/Host Main Host 2014 Comics Unleashed Himself Episode: "May 15, 2014" 2018 We Are Washington Himself Episode: "202 Creates & Dog Tag Bakery" 2022 The Real Housewives of Potomac Himself Episode: "Show Time!" 2023 Welcome to Rap City Himself Episode: "The Notorious Basement"