Bobby Lee facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bobby Lee
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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, black comedy,
Subject(s)	Human behavior, American politics, gender differences

Robert Young Lee Jr. (born September 17, 1971), known as Bobby Lee, is an American comedian, actor, and podcaster. He is famous for his stand-up comedy and for being a cast member on the TV show MADtv.

Bobby Lee also co-hosts two popular podcasts: Bad Friends with Andrew Santino and TigerBelly with Khalyla Kuhn. You might have seen him in movies like Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004) and Pineapple Express (2008). He also appeared in the TV series Splitting Up Together and Reservation Dogs.

Early Life and School

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

He went to Painted Rock Elementary School, Twin Peaks Middle School, and Poway High School. When he was in high school, Bobby was part of a breakdancing team! After high school, at age 18, he moved out of his parents' home. He worked in restaurants and coffee shops in the San Diego area. He also attended Palomar College for a while before leaving.

Bobby Lee's Comedy Career

Before becoming a comedian, Bobby Lee worked in cafes and restaurants. In 1994, the coffee shop where he worked suddenly closed. Bobby decided to try something new. He went next door to find a job, and it happened to be The Comedy Store in San Diego.

After working odd jobs at the club for a few months, he decided to try stand-up comedy during one of their amateur nights. He was a natural! Within a year of performing regularly, he started getting offers to open shows for famous comedians like Pauly Shore and Carlos Mencia. Soon, he was working regularly at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles, a famous comedy club.

Family Support for Comedy

At first, Bobby's parents hoped he would join the family business. They were not very supportive of his comedy career. Bobby has shared that his parents barely spoke to him during his first few years of stand-up.

However, things changed after he appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. His father called him and apologized for not supporting his comedy. Bobby has even included his family in some of his work. His brother has appeared in MADtv sketches, and his whole family was once in a sketch on the show.

MADtv Years

In 2001, Bobby Lee joined the cast of MADtv, a popular sketch comedy show. He was the first and only Asian cast member on the show. He stayed with the cast until the show ended in 2009. He even came back briefly when MADtv was brought back in 2016.

TigerBelly Podcast

TigerBelly is a popular video podcast that started in 2015. It is hosted by Bobby Lee and Khalyla Kuhn. The show also features Gilbert Galon and George Kimmel. Bobby and Khalyla even wrote and performed the show's intro song, "Shadow Gook."

On the podcast, Bobby and Khalyla talk about their lives and current events. They often discuss topics related to Asian American experiences, the entertainment industry, growing up, and different cultures.

Bobby Lee's Personal Life

Bobby Lee is a big fan of the Arsenal Football Club, a soccer team. He also loves playing video games, including FIFA, Stardew Valley, The Elder Scrolls, Red Dead Redemption 2, and The Witcher series.

His younger brother, Steve Lee, is also a musician and comedian. Steve hosts his own podcast called The Steebee Weebee and co-hosts Scissor Bros. Steve has even appeared with Bobby on MADtv in some sketches.

See also

In Spanish: Bobby Lee para niños