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Robert "Bobby" Lee, Jr (born September 17, 1972) is an American comedian of Korean descent, notable for his membership in the recurring cast of comedians on the live comedy series MADtv. He is the show's first Asian cast member, he's played Asian celebrities and political figures including Kim Jong-il and Connie Chung. He's also played non-Asian roles including John McCain, Stewie Griffin, Jai Rodriguez, and The Penguin. Lee performs regularly at the legendary Comedy Store in West Hollywood, CA.[1]
Biography
MADtv
Bobby Lee appeared on the cast of MADtv in Season 7 in 2001 as a featured player, he became a Repertory cast member in season 8 in 2002. As of 2008 he is in his eighth season on MADtv, making him one the of the longest running cast members on MADtv after Michael McDonald, Aries Spears, & Debra Wilson.
Impersonations
- Kim Jong-il
- Connie Chung
- George Takei
- apl.de.ap
- John McCain
- Lucy Liu
- Jai Rodriguez
- SuChin Pak
- William Hung
- Pat Morita
- Stewie Griffin
- Masi Oka (as Hiro Nakamura)
- Rinko Kikuchi
- Yuya Ozeki (as Toshio Saeki)
- Soon-Yi Previn
- Bobby Trendy
- Keiko Agena (as Lane Kim)
- Ann Curry
Catch phrases
Blind Kung Fu Master
- "It is I, The Blind Kung Fu Master"
- "Behold the mark of the Ming Dragons"
- "Why couldn't you tell me that was there"
- "My Noodles!"
Bae Sung
- "It's like a..."
- "Uh oh, hot dog!"
- "Holla!"
- "Pineapple Juice, I dunno..."
- "Yes, yes!"
Tank
- "Daewooooooo!"
- "PASS!""
- "The name's TANK!"
- "Bay-Buh, Bay-BUH!"
Dr. Poon Ji Sum
- "Huh?"
Xing Lao "Johnny" Gan
- "I would do her hard and sloppy, the Johnny Gan way!"
Cho and North Korean Scientist
- "Sometimes I do."
Central Michigan University Appearance
During his march 19, 2009 visit to the campus of Central Michigan University, Lee (as a routine part of his act on college campuses) calls a male from the audience on stage to give him a lap dance. This time the selected male was West Bloomfield, MI freshman Jordan Greenman, who, playing along, dares the comedian to kiss him. The episode became increasingly polemic on CMU's campus due to the perceived homosexual nature of the act.
Television appearances
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2005) as Sung
- Mind of Mencia (2006) as Chinese CSI Agent, a stereotypical Asian clerk, as well as a "Butt Pirate"
- Minding the Store (2005) as Comic
- IBM commercial
- Mad TV (2001- Present) as Various Characters
- 2007 Guy's Choice Awards- opening sketch.
- The Cho Show (as himself)
- Talkshow with Spike Feresten (2007) as Guest
Filmography
Television and film appearances
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2008 | Pineapple Express (film) | Henchmen | |
2007 | Comedy Zen | Himself | |
Killer Pad | Winnie | ||
Kickin' It Old Skool | Aki Terasaki | ||
2006 | The Slanted Screen | Himself | |
Undoing | Kenny | ||
2005 | Accidentally on Purpose | Bobby | |
2004 | Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle | Kenneth Park | |
2003 | American Misfits | Korean General | |
Pauly Shore Is Dead | Delivery Boy | ||
2001 - Present | MADtv | Various Characters | Appeared in 142 Episodes |
1999 | The Underground Comedy Movie | Chinese Man |
References
- ^ www.tv.com/bobby-lee/person/63614/summary.html