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Robin Thede(I)

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Robin Thede
"A Black Lady Sketch Show" creator and star Robin Thede tells IMDb all about a favorite dance number from Season 4 of the HBO Max Original series, the movies that she'll never stop rewatching, and a Whoopi Goldberg comedy special that changed her life.
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Robin Thede is a comedy writer, sketch/improvisational comedian and actress. She attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, earning a B.S.J. degree in Broadcast Journalism and African-American Studies. After college, Robin studied improvisation, sketch and comedy writing at The Second City in Chicago.

She is the creator, executive producer and star of "A Black Lady Sketch Show" (HBO). Prior, she created, executive produced and hosted the critically acclaimed late night show, "The Rundown with Robin Thede" (BET). Robin was named one of Variety's Top Ten Comics to Watch in 2019.

Prior, she was head writer and correspondent for The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore (2015) and as the head writer for the White House Correspondents Dinner (2016), making her the first African-American woman head writer in late night history and for the WHCD. Robin was also head writer on The Queen Latifah Show (2013), and wrote on Kevin Hart's sitcom Real Husbands of Hollywood (2013). She was a writer/performer on the sketch comedy series "In The Flow With Affion Crockett" (FOX) and has appeared in dozens of TV shows and movies, including Difficult People, Key & Peele, A Haunted House, and more. She will next appear in the upcoming thriller feature "Bad Hair" from writer/director Justin Simien.

Robin has written for dozens of comedians, including Chris Rock, Kevin Hart, Anthony Anderson, Mike Epps, Jamie Foxx and more. She has written for numerous award shows and specials, including the MTV Video Music Awards, The BET Awards, UNCF: An Evening of Stars, BET Hip Hop Awards and BET Honors. She was also a regular contributor for Funny or Die, where she created several viral sketches, including the viral hit "Every Little Step" with Mike Tyson, Wayne Brady and Bobby Brown.
BornJuly 27, 1979
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    • Nominated for 6 Primetime Emmys
      • 4 wins & 12 nominations total

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    DaMya Gurley, Tamara Jade, Robin Thede, Gabrielle Dennis, Angel Laketa Moore, and Skye Townsend in A Black Lady Sketch Show (2019)
    A Black Lady Sketch Show
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Writer(creator)
    The Rundown with Robin Thede (2017)
    The Rundown with Robin Thede
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Writer(2017)
    Issa Rae in Insecure (2016)
    Insecure
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Nicki
    Larry Wilmore in The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore (2015)
    The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore
    5.8
    TV Series
    • Writer

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    Writer



    • Disengagement
      • Writer
      • Pre-production
      • TV Series



    • DaMya Gurley, Tamara Jade, Robin Thede, Gabrielle Dennis, Angel Laketa Moore, and Skye Townsend in A Black Lady Sketch Show (2019)
      A Black Lady Sketch Show
      7.4
      TV Series
      • created by
      • writer
      • written by (creator)
      • 2019–2023
    • The Rundown with Robin Thede (2017)
      The Rundown with Robin Thede
      7.0
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 2017–2018
    • Larry Wilmore in The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore (2015)
      The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore
      5.8
      TV Series
      • head writer
      • 2015–2016
    • Barack Obama in 2016 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner (2016)
      2016 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner
      6.5
      TV Special
      • written by
      • 2016
    • Comedy Central's All-Star Non-Denominational Christmas Special (2014)
      Comedy Central's All-Star Non-Denominational Christmas Special
      6.3
      TV Special
      • Writer
      • 2014
    • Chris Rock in BET Awards 2014 (2014)
      BET Awards 2014
      5.7
      TV Special
      • Writer
      • 2014
    • The Queen Latifah Show (2013)
      The Queen Latifah Show
      4.8
      TV Series
      • head writer
      • writer
      • 2013–2014
    • The BET Honors (2014)
      The BET Honors
      5.7
      TV Special
      • special material written by
      • 2014
    • Real Husbands of Hollywood (2013)
      Real Husbands of Hollywood
      7.6
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 2013
    • The BET Honors (2009)
      The BET Honors
      5.4
      TV Special
      • special material written by
      • 2013
    • 2012 BET Hip Hop Awards (2012)
      2012 BET Hip Hop Awards
      4.8
      TV Special
      • Writer
      • 2012
    • BET Awards 2012 (2012)
      BET Awards 2012
      6.7
      TV Special
      • Writer
      • 2012
    • In the Flow with Affion Crockett (2011)
      In the Flow with Affion Crockett
      3.7
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 2011
    • 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards (2011)
      2011 BET Hip Hop Awards
      7.0
      TV Special
      • Writer
      • 2011
    • BET Awards 2011 (2011)
      BET Awards 2011
      6.5
      TV Special
      • writer
      • 2011

    Actress



    • Relationship Goals
      • Post-production



    • Fred Tatasciore, Libe Barer, and Diamond White in La fille de la lune et le dinosaure du diable de Marvel (2023)
      La fille de la lune et le dinosaure du diable de Marvel
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Quickwhip
      • Zekiah (voice)
      • 2024–2025
    • Will Forte, Nick Offerman, Paul Rust, Jenny Slate, Dulcé Sloan, and Aparna Nancherla in The Great North (2021)
      The Great North
      6.9
      TV Series
      • Security Pam
      • Diondra Tundra
      • Dr. Helena (voice)
      • 2021–2024
    • Patrick Stewart, Curtis Armstrong, Dee Bradley Baker, Chris Diamantopoulos, Jeff Fischer, Scott Grimes, David Koechner, Seth MacFarlane, Kevin Michael Richardson, Wendy Schaal, Daisuke Suzuki, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Mike Barker, Mike Henry, Rachael MacFarlane, and Matt McKenna in American Dad! (2005)
      American Dad!
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Kashara (voice)
      • 2024
    • Eddie Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross, Thaddeus J. Mixson, Genneya Walton, and Madison Thomas in Noël à Candy Cane Lane (2023)
      Noël à Candy Cane Lane
      5.6
      • Cordelia
      • 2023
    • DaMya Gurley, Tamara Jade, Robin Thede, Gabrielle Dennis, Angel Laketa Moore, and Skye Townsend in A Black Lady Sketch Show (2019)
      A Black Lady Sketch Show
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Various Characters
      • 2019–2023
    • Jermaine Fowler, Jillian Bell, and Anna Konkle in The Drop (2022)
      The Drop
      4.2
      • Shauna
      • 2022
    • H. Jon Benjamin, Kristen Schaal, Eugene Mirman, Dan Mintz, and John Roberts in Bob's Burgers (2011)
      Bob's Burgers
      8.2
      TV Series
      • Violet's Mom (voice)
      • 2021
    • Stanley Tucci, Kristen Bell, Kathryn Hahn, Josh Gad, Leslie Odom Jr., Tituss Burgess, and Daveed Diggs in Central Park (2020)
      Central Park
      6.9
      TV Series
      • Anita (voice)
      • 2020
    • Issa Rae in Insecure (2016)
      Insecure
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Nicki
      • 2020
    • Bad Hair (2020)
      Bad Hair
      5.6
      • Denise
      • 2020
    • Michael Charles Roman, Oz Scott, Arjay Smith, Ashleigh Prather, Robin Thede, Holly Walker, Brittany Scott Smith, Mikhail Roberts, Floria Smith, Lynsey Dufour, and Kam Cooper in Urban Press (2017)
      Urban Press
      Short
      • Tina
      • 2017
    • Julie Klausner and Billy Eichner in Difficult People (2015)
      Difficult People
      7.1
      TV Series
      • Melissa
      • 2017
    • Scott Foley, Becki Newton, and T.J. Miller in The Goodwin Games (2013)
      The Goodwin Games
      6.5
      TV Series
      • Marta
      • 2013
    • Second Generation Wayans (2013)
      Second Generation Wayans
      5.2
      TV Series
      • Gail
      • 2013
    • Ghost Bastards - Putain de fantôme (2013)
      Ghost Bastards - Putain de fantôme
      5.1
      • Kisha's Mom
      • 2013

    Producer



    • Disengagement
      • executive producer
      • Pre-production
      • TV Series



    • DaMya Gurley, Tamara Jade, Robin Thede, Gabrielle Dennis, Angel Laketa Moore, and Skye Townsend in A Black Lady Sketch Show (2019)
      A Black Lady Sketch Show
      7.4
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2019–2023
    • The Rundown with Robin Thede (2017)
      The Rundown with Robin Thede
      7.0
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2017–2018

    • In-development projects at IMDbPro

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    All About Robin Thede
    Rapid-Fire Q&A: "A Black Lady Sketch Show"
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    Rapid-Fire Q&A: "A Black Lady Sketch Show"
    Rapid-Fire Q&A: "A Black Lady Sketch Show"
    Clip 3:55
    Rapid-Fire Q&A: "A Black Lady Sketch Show"
    Season 4 Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:48
    Season 4 Official Trailer
    Season 3 Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:58
    Season 3 Official Trailer
    Season 3 Official Teaser
    Trailer 0:15
    Season 3 Official Teaser
    Season 2 Trailer
    Trailer 1:46
    Season 2 Trailer

    Personal details

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    • Height
      • 1.63 m
    • Born
      • July 27, 1979
      • Spencer, Iowa, USA
    • Parents
        Phyllis White
    • Relatives
        Acacia Eir Thede(Sibling)
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      • 1 Interview

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      Mother Phyllis Thede has served in the Iowa House of Representatives since 2009.

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      45 years old
    • When was Robin Thede born?
      July 27, 1979
    • Where was Robin Thede born?
      Spencer, Iowa, USA
    • What is Robin Thede's birth name?
      Robin Ann Thede
    • How tall is Robin Thede?
      5 feet 4 inches, or 1.63 meters

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