Chris Rock turns 60: a look back (25 images)

By Wade Sheridan

Comedian, actor and filmmaker Chris Rock, best known for his stand-up comedy, "Everybody Hates Chris," "Madagascar," "The Longest Yard," "Spiral," "Fargo" and "Head of State," turns 60 on Friday. Here's a look back at his career through the years.

Chris Rock is honored at the Essence Awards in Los Angeles on May 13, 1999. Photo by David Drapkin/UPI

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Rock (L) and Anthony Hopkins pose together at the June 4, 2002, world premiere of their film, "Bad Company," in New York City. Photo by Ezio Petersen/UPI

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Rock has fun backstage during the Academy Awards in Los Angeles on February 27, 2005. Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/UPI

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Rock (L) and Ben Stiller, part of the voice cast of animated film "Madagascar," arrive for the movie's May 15, 2005 New York premiere. Photo by Ezio Petersen/UPI

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