Keith Robinson (comedian) facts for kids
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| Medium | Stand-up |
| Genres | Cringe humor, black comedy, satire, observational comedy |
| Subject(s) | Dating, men's rights, race relations, political correctness, professional sports |
Keith Robinson is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He is known for making people laugh with his unique style of comedy.
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Who is Keith Robinson?
Keith Robinson is a funny person who performs stand-up comedy. He also acts in TV shows and movies. He has been making people laugh for many years.
His Early Comedy Days
When Keith was a teenager, he started developing his funny ideas. He would often make his friends laugh on the back of the bus. Later, he began performing comedy in his hometown of Philadelphia. In 1993, he was a finalist on a TV show called Star Search. He was also part of a comedy group called "Comedy Express" in the 1980s.
Making People Laugh: Stand-up Comedy
Keith Robinson often performs at the Comedy Cellar in Manhattan. He is frequently the host for the shows there. He has had his own special stand-up show on Comedy Central. In 2012, Time Out New York magazine called him one of the "21 New York comedy scene linchpins." This means he was a very important person in the comedy world there.
On TV and in Movies
Keith Robinson has appeared in many TV shows and movies. He was the announcer and helper on The Wanda Sykes Show. He also became well-known as a regular on Comedy Central's Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. He appeared on The Chelsea Lately Show and Late Night with Conan O'Brien.
Movies and Other TV Shows
Some of the movies Keith Robinson has been in include Rebound: The Legend of Earl "The Goat" Manigault and Trainwreck. He also appeared in the comedy film Kevin Hart: Laugh at My Pain. Keith has been on MTV, VH1, and HBO's Def Comedy Jam. He also acted in the TV series Are We There Yet?. Besides acting, Keith has written comedy for shows like Chappelle's Show.
In 2014, he released his first one-hour stand-up special. It was called Kevin Hart Presents: Keith Robinson - Back of the Bus Funny.
Talking on Podcasts
Keith Robinson helps host a Spotify podcast called Amy Schumer Presents: 3 Girls, 1 Keith. He hosts it with comedians Amy Schumer, Rachel Feinstein, and Bridget Everett. The podcast started in June 2018. On the show, they talk about comedy, popular culture, current events, and their own lives.
Facing Challenges
In 2016, Keith Robinson faced a health challenge that affected his body and speech. Even with this, he bravely continued performing stand-up comedy. He talked about his health journey in his 2024 Netflix special called Different Strokes.
