Bobby Lee is an American comedian, podcaster, and actor. His appearance on the popular series “MADtv” is what made him most famous. The performer has amassed an outstanding body of work over the years by appearing in several films, TV series, and music videos. With millions of fans, he is one of the biggest comedians today. Let’s get to know more about his life and career.
Who Is Bobby Lee?
Bobby Lee was born on 17th September, 1972 in San Diego, California, USA. He was born to Korean-American parents. His mother is Jeanie Lee and his father is Robert Lee. He also has a younger brother, Steve. His parents had a clothing store in California.
Growing up, the two brothers lived in Poway, California. Lee attended Twin Peaks Middle School, Poway High School, and Painted Rock Elementary School. Lee also made the decision to join a breakdancing club in high school.
Bobby Lee’s Rise To Fame
He moved out of home at 18 and attended Palomar College but eventually dropped out. During this period, Bobby Lee made the decision to pursue a career in comedy while working in a variety of San Diego-area restaurants and coffee shops in California. However, achieving this dream was not easy, and the coffee shop where he worked went out of business. Unfazed, Lee just went door to door in search of employment. At The Comedy Club, then known as La Jolla Comedy Store, Lee worked odd jobs for a couple of months.
On one of the club’s amateur nights, Lee made the decision to give stand-up comedy a go. It’s interesting to note that after achieving success with regular stand-up sets in under a year, comedians Carlos Mencia and Pauly Shore asked Lee to open for them. After this success, he started doing stand-up routines at Pauly Shore’s mother Mitzi’s comedy store in Los Angeles.
Nevertheless, Lee’s parents disapproved of his comic endeavours and preferred that he focus on the family business. In reality, he didn’t often hear from his parents in the early years of his stand-up career. But once he appeared on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” things improved in his family dynamic. Lee’s father called him after his appearance on the show to ask if he had received payment for appearing on it. He also expressed regret for not encouraging him to pursue his aspirations. With a long list of credits including TV series, movies, and music videos, Lee is a renowned actor, comedian, and podcaster today.
Bobby Lee’s tenure as a cast member on the sketch comedy series “Mad TV” from 2001 to 2009 had a tremendous effect on the comedy industry. His incredible ability to transform into a variety of personalities brought attention to his comic range and physical prowess, propelling him into the spotlight and making him a familiar face on television screens across the country.
Bobby Lee’s Personal Life
Bobby is married to a lady named Khalyla Kuhn. Many people, particularly those who listen to their podcast, TigerBelly Podcast, adore the famous duo. The couple met in 2013 through a dating platform known as Tinder. They then set up a date, which was held in a coffee shop in Long Beach, California. At the time, Kuhn was living in California.
According to reports, the couple married in New York in August 2016. They did not, however, publicise their wedding, in contrast to most celebrity weddings. Bobby’s admirers were taken aback because Khalyla was simply a regular lady and not as well-known as him.
Bobby Lee’s Net Worth
According to sources, Bobby Lee’s net worth is expected to be around $1million.
