| Big Boy Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 2 in |
| Weight | 90 kg |
| Date of Birth | September 8, 1969 |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Big Boy is an American radio host and actor who is best known for his work with several radio stations like KPWR (Power 106) and KRRL (Real 92.3). He has also worked in numerous TV shows and films like Malibu’s Most Wanted, The Proud Family Movie, The Players Club, Soul Plane, The Longest Yard, I Love New York, Fastlane, Charlie’s Angels 2, Yo Momma, and many more. He has done voiceover work in video games like Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. During the course of his career, Big Boy has been honored with several awards such as the Marconi Award and Radio Music Award.
Born Name
Kurt Alexander
Nick Name
Big Boy
Sun Sign
Virgo
Born Place
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Residence
Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality
Education
Big Boy went to Culver City High School.
Occupation
Radio host, Actor, Former bodyguard and Author
Family
- Mother – Ida Alexander
Manager
Big Boy is managed by William Morris Endeavor Entertainment, Talent and Literary Agency, California, USA.
Build
Average
Height
6 ft 2 in or 188 cm
Weight
90 kg or 198.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Big Boy has dated –
- Veronica Alexander – Big Boy is married to Veronica, who was once a colleague of his. They have a son and a daughter.
Race / Ethnicity
Black
He has African-American ancestry.
Hair Color
Bald
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Long chin
- Broad smile
Best Known For
- Hosting the morning show at Rhythmic Contemporary in Power 106 (Station KPWR, Los Angeles).
- His nearly n*de 500-plus pound billboard image that Power 106 placed throughout Greater Los Angeles in late 1990s and early 2000s.
First Film
He made his theatrical film debut as Joe in the 1998 comedy-drama, The Players Club.
First TV Show
In 1998, he made his television show debut in the talk show Vibe.
Personal Trainer
In 2006, Big Boy underwent a surgery where around 300 pounds was removed from his body. After the surgery, he is maintaining his diet by eating healthy food.
He follows a diet of chicken, leafy green vegetables, and juice. He eats smaller portion meals and takes supplements like trace minerals, kidney extract, liquid vitamins, calcium, protein bars, and shakes.
Big Boy does not follow a strict workout routine or hits the gym regularly. Rather, he has taken up martial arts and chases his son around the house.
Big Boy Facts
- He was a bodyguard for the music group The Pharcyde.
- The amazing factor about Big Boy is that despite his large physique, he never took advantage of his power during his high school days.
- He has received Personality of The Year title, 4 times during Radio Music Awards and 3 times by Radio and Records magazine.
- In September 2015, he was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame.
- In 2003, Big Boy had undergone a bariatric surgery called the “Duodenal Switch”.
- On August 20, 2007, the show The Big Boy’s Neighborhood Morning Show was launched nationwide.
- In 2010, Big Boy launched his own film production company, Ida’s Son Productions.
- On December 27, 2011, Big Boy released a book titled An XL Life: Staying Big at Half the Size. It is an autobiographical book about his struggle with weight and the extreme thing he did to control it.
- He is a radio host in the wildly successful Grand Theft Auto 5 video game on the Los Santos radio station.
Featured Image by Big Boy / Instagram
