Robert S. Powell III
Robert Powell III | |
|---|---|
| Born | 20th century Monroe, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Other name | RP3 |
| Alma mater | University of Louisiana at Monroe Texas Christian University |
| Occupation | Comedian |
Robert Powell III (born 20th century) is an American stand-up comedian and political satirist.
He is known for his work as part of Shaquille O'Neal's All-Star Comedy Jam, on HBO's All Def Comedy,[1] and for his appearance in an episode of Atlanta on FX.[2]
Biography
Powell attended the University of Louisiana at Monroe, and has a master's degree in political science from Texas Christian University. He was Deputy Chief of Staff to the mayor of his hometown, Monroe, Louisiana; Special Assistant to Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, and Chief of Staff to Secretary of Labor Johnny Myles Riley. Powell serves as president and executive director of his grandfather's foundation.[3][4]
Powell portrayed the barber Bibby in season 2, episode 5 of Atlanta,[2] which received a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series at the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards. In March 2019, Uber Eats selected Powell to serve as advertising spokesperson "Randy Watkins" for UberEats March Madness Campaign.[5] He has also appeared in Adidas' James Harden's "Free to Be Campaign"[6] and Starbucks' 2020 Christmas Cup Campaign.[7]
References
- ↑ "All Def Comedy". HBO. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
- 1 2 "Monroe native shines on 'Atlanta'". Retrieved April 30, 2019.
- ↑ "About RP3". Retrieved April 30, 2019.
- ↑ "Atlanta: From Bibby to Van's High Gal Pal, These Scene Stealers Took the Show to New Comedic Heights. Robert continues to shine bright". June 19, 2018. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
- ↑ Beachum, Chris (May 7, 2018). "Emmys 2018 exclusive: FX categories for 'Atlanta,' 'Versace,' 'The Americans' and more". Gold Derby.
- ↑ "Free to Harden – Öpinionated". opinionatedgroup.com. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
- ↑ "Uber Eats TV Commercial, 'Holidays: Starbucks: Carolers'". iSpot.tv. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
- "Rising Comedians Robert Powell, Trey Moe, Donnivin Jordan, and Syndey Castillo Gear Up for Aspire's Comic Edge". Comedy Hype. May 20, 2016. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
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