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Quick facts for kids Bobby Lee
Lee in 2023
Birth name	Robert Young Lee Jr.
Born	(1971-09-17) September 17, 1971 (age 53) San Diego, California, U.S.
Medium	Stand-up film television podcast
Years active	1994–present
Genres	Observational comedy
Subject(s)	Human behavior, American politics, gender differences

Robert Young Lee Jr. (born September 17, 1971), known as Bobby Lee, is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and podcaster. He is famous for being a cast member on the comedy show MADtv and for co-hosting the popular podcasts Bad Friends with Andrew Santino and TigerBelly with his former partner, Khalyla Kuhn.

From 2001 to 2009, Lee was a regular on MADtv. He also co-starred in the ABC TV series Splitting Up Together from 2018 to 2019. Lee has appeared in movies like Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004), Pineapple Express (2008), and The Dictator (2012). He also played the character Dr. Kang in the comedy series Reservation Dogs.

Early Life and School

Bobby Lee was born on September 17, 1971, in San Diego, California. His parents, Jeanie and Robert Lee, were immigrants from Korea. He grew up in Poway, California, with his younger brother, Steve. His parents owned clothing stores in nearby towns.

Lee went to Painted Rock Elementary School, Twin Peaks Middle School, and Poway High School. During high school, he was on a breakdancing team. After graduating, he attended Palomar College for a while before deciding to leave.

Comedy Career

Before becoming a comedian, Lee worked in cafes and restaurants. In 1994, the coffee shop where he worked closed down. He got a job next door at a comedy club called The Comedy Store in San Diego. After working there for a few months, he decided to try performing stand-up comedy himself during an amateur night.

Within a year, he was getting offers to be the opening act for famous comedians like Pauly Shore and Carlos Mencia. He later started performing regularly at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles.

Family Support

At first, Lee's parents wanted him to join the family business and didn't support his dream of being a comedian. Lee said that for the first few years he did stand-up, his parents barely talked to him.

Everything changed after he appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. His father called him and apologized for not supporting his career. Lee has even included his family in his work. His brother appeared on MADtv, and his whole family was in one of the show's sketches.

MADtv

In 2001, Lee joined the cast of MADtv. He was the show's first and only cast member of Asian descent. Lee was part of the show until it ended in 2009. He also returned for a short time when MADtv was brought back in 2016.

Podcasts

TigerBelly

In 2015, Lee started the TigerBelly video podcast with his former partner, Khalyla Kuhn. On the show, they talk about their lives, pop culture, and topics related to the experiences of Asian Americans in the entertainment industry.

Bad Friends

In 2020, Lee started another podcast called Bad Friends with his friend and fellow comedian, Andrew Santino. The show is very popular and features the two comedians talking and joking with each other.

Personal Life

Lee is a big fan of the Arsenal Football Club. He also loves playing video games, including the FIFA series, Stardew Valley, and The Witcher series.

His younger brother, Steve Lee, is also a comedian, musician, and podcaster.

Bobby Lee was in a relationship with Khalyla Kuhn for ten years. They hosted the TigerBelly podcast together. Their relationship ended in 2022, but they continue to host the podcast as friends.

Creative Works

Lee has appeared in many movies and television shows throughout his career.

Movies

Television