Bobby Lee is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and podcaster widely known for his ‘A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas’ (2011), Paul (2011), and Mad TV (1995). Lee is also a writer and co-host of the podcasts ‘Bad Friends with Andrew Santino’ and ‘TigerBelly’ with his ex-partner Khalyla Kuhn. In 2001, he was recognized as MADtv’s first Asian-American cast member.
Since then, he has starred in several other series, including the ABC single-camera sitcom series ‘Splitting Up Together’ with Jenna Fischer and Oliver Hudson between 2018 and 2019. Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004), The Dictator (2012) and Pineapple Express (2008).
Profile Summary
| Full name | Robert Young Lee Jr. |
| Nickname | Bobby Lee |
| Date of birth | September 17, 1972 |
| Age | 53 years old |
| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
| Place of birth | San Diego, California, United States of America |
| Nationality | American |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Height | 5′ 4½″ (1.64 m) |
| Weight | 155 Ibs |
| Mother | Jeanie Lee |
| Father | Robert Lee |
| Ethnicity | Korean-American |
| Profession | Comedian, Podcaster, and Actor. |
| Net worth | 1 million dollars |
Who is Bobby Lee?
Bobby Lee is a sought-after American comedian, actor, and writer. He is a podcaster who has made several appearances in Television shows, including the ABC single-camera sitcom series Splitting Up Together alongside Jenna Fischer and Oliver Hudson between 2018 and 2019. Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004), The Dictator (2012), and Pineapple Express (2008). Lee has been hosted as a guest in several shows, such as the cynical, burned-out Dr. Kang on FX on Hulu’s TV comedy series Reservation Dogs.
At his tender age, Lee’s quest to entertain people was displayed in diverse ways. Growing up, he was part of the breaking dance team at Poway High School. After graduating from Poway High School, he attended Palomar College, eventually dropping out. He worked at cafes and restaurants before starting a comedy career in full swing.
It may also interest you that Lee is a long-time supporter of Arsenal Football Club and has a steadfast interest in video games, including FIFA, Stardew Valley, The Elder Scrolls, Red Dead Redemption 2, and The Witcher series.
Bobby Lee’s Early Life and Education
Robert Young Lee Jr., professionally known as Bobby Lee, was born in San Diego, California, USA, On September 17, 1971, to Korean immigrant parents Jeanie and Robert Lee. His younger brother, Steve Lee, is also a comedian and Musician. Steve Lee hosts The Steebee Weebee podcast and co-hosts the Scissor Bros podcast with comedian Jeremiah Watkins.
Bobby Lee attended Painted Rock Elementary School, later moved to Twin Peaks Middle School, and attended Poway High School. After finishing high school, he enrolled at Palomar College but eventually dropped out.
At the age of 12, Lee started drugging, taking methamphetamine and marijuana as well as heroin at 15 and went through three drug-rehabilitation attempts before becoming sober when he was 17.
After 12 years of Sobriety, Lee fell back to Vicodin when he received negative feedback from a producer that he had been fired. MADtv producer Lauren Dombrowski intervened for him subsequently after he was sacked from the show a second time and brought him back to a state of sobriety. However, Lee’s appearance on the pilot episode of Comedy Central’s TV series ‘This Is Not Happening’ On TigerBelly episode 224 revealed to his guest Theo Von that he had relapsed after his father’s death in August 2019 from Parkinson’s disease. He later went on rehabilitation and became sober again.
Bobby Lee’s Career
Before Lee’s Career began as a comedian, he worked in cafes and restaurants. Unfortunately 1994, the coffee shop where he worked closed without prior notice. After the abrupt closure of the coffee shop, Lee said, “I just went next door to get a job at The Comedy Store in San Diego.” A few months after working odd jobs at the club, Lee tried stand-up during one of their amateur nights. Within a short period of a year, he started doing regular comedy sets, and he received offers to open for both Pauly Shore and Carlos Mencia, where he began regularly working at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles, a comedy club owned by Pauly Shore’s mother, Mitzi.
Lee’s comedy career initially did not receive his family’s support because the parents expected him to continue the family’s business. On February 1, 2011, Lee revealed in an interview conducted by his fellow actor and comedian Joe Rogan that his parents barely spoke to him during the first few years he did stand-up. However, things seemed to change dramatically when he appeared on The ‘Tonight Show’ with Jay Leno; after the show, his father called him and inquired how much he paid to be on the show; he then apologized for not supporting his comedy career. Afterwards, Lee featured his family on several shows, including the 2007 show, where he pitched a sitcom to Comedy Central about a Korean family which was to start his own family. In 2001, he was recognized as the first Asian-American cast member on “MADtv.” From 2001 to 2009, Lee was a cast member on MADtv.
In 2015, Lee started TigerBelly a video podcast hosted by Bobby Lee and his ex-partner, Khalyla Kuhn which also features appearances by technical engineer Gilbert Galon. He was hired to reboot Maker Studios’ YouTube comedy channel, ‘The Station’ In 2012. In 2013, Lee hosted the 9th MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit Concert. From 2019 to 2023, Lee appeared in several shows as a recurring character, Jin Jeong, in the Magnum P.I. television series. In 2020, Lee began co-hosting the Bad Friends podcast with Andrew Santino.
Bobby Lee’s Relationship
Lee was said to have been in a relationship with his co-host, Khalyla Kuhn. However, a report has it that the two have parted ways.
What is Bobby Lee’s Net Worth?
Bobby Lee’s net worth is estimated at 1 million dollars as of 2024.
What is Bobby Lee’s Height and Weight?
Bobby Lee is 5′ 4½″ (1.64 m) tall and weighs 123 lbs (56 kg).
