About
Kurt Alexander (born September 8, 1969), known professionally as Big Boy, is an American radio host and actor. From 1997, he has hosted the morning show at Los Angeles rhythmic contemporary station KPWR (Power 106) until his move to KRRL (Real 92.3) in February 2015. 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. Big Boy is culturally recognized as a prominent figure in urban radio.
Big Boy’s image became well known throughout the Greater Los Angeles area in the late 1990s. However, his first big break onto the national spotlight was when he was hired as the announcer on the Vibe TV talk show, named after the popular magazine, in 1998 which was hosted by comedian Sinbad. When the program ended, Big Boy apparently had media fans at the executive level because he was offered a host position in the early 2000s with Power 106 and was promoted by placing his 500-plus pound image onto billboards throughout the area.
Big Boy has been named Personality of the Year four times by the Radio Music Awards and three times by Radio and Records magazine….
Awards & Recognition
Born On This Day
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