Big Boy
Big Boy (born Kurt Alexander; September 8, 1969) is a nationally syndicated American radio host and actor. His stage name derives from his formerly large build, which he modified through duodenal switch surgery in 2003, leading to a nearly fatal weight loss of over 250 pounds. He became famous as the literally larger-than-life Big Boy working as a 400-pound bodyguard for hip-hop group The Pharcyde when he began his radio career in 1994 at KPWR/Los Angeles. His comedic and conversational skills led to success with overnight and afternoon shows before KPWR (Power 106) asked him to host the station’s morning show in 1997. The result was Big Boy’s Neighborhood, a show that combined hip-hop music, celebrity guests, Hollywood gossip and prank phone calls (performed by alter ego Luther Luffeigh). With the help of a supporting cast that over the years has included Hollywood reporter Luscious Liz Hernandez, “stuntman” Louie G and entertainment correspondent Natalia Perez, Big Boy’s Neighborhood quickly enjoyed huge success among younger urban listeners. The success of the morning show led to the 2006 creation of Big Boy’s Hip Hop Spot, a weekend show focusing on hip hop and Hollywood news.
After a decade on the air in Los Angeles, ABC Radio Network began syndicating his daily and weekend shows nationwide in 2007. At its peak, his programs were heard in 35 major markets. In February 2015, Big Boy moved his show to KRRL (Real 92.3) /Los Angeles.
He was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 2015.
Acting
Movie
Project X
as Big Boy
2012
Movie
The Longest Yard
as Jesse
2005
Movie
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
as Bosley's Cousin
2003
TV
The Kardashians
as Self
2022
Movie
Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo
as Fluisa
1999
Movie
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
as Big Boy
2016
Movie
They Cloned Tyrone
as Big Boy (voice)
2023
TV
Entourage
as Big Boy
2004
Movie
Soul Plane
as Big Boy
2004
Movie
Malibu's Most Wanted
as Big Boy
2003
TV
Bel-Air
as Big Boy
2022
TV
The Proud Family
as Self (voice)
2001
Movie
The Players Club
as Joe
1998
Movie
The Proud Family Movie
as Self (voice)
2005
TV
The Kelly Clarkson Show
as Self
2019
Movie
Thriller
as Self
2018
Movie
G-Funk
as Self
2017
TV
The Jamie Foxx Show
as Andre LeFette
1996
TV
Fastlane
as Aquarius
2002
Movie
She Ball
as Self
2020
Movie
Lil' Pimp
as Nag Champa (voice)
2005
Movie
Double Dutchess: Seeing Double
2017
TV
To Tell the Truth
as Self - Panelist
2016
Movie
Exit Strategy
as Big Boy
2012