Robert Powell III
Robert Powell III is a stand-up comedian and political satirist best known for his work as part of Shaquille O’Neal's All-Star Comedy Jam, on HBO's All Def Comedy, and as an Emmy nominated guest star on Donald Glover's Atlanta on FX.[1] Powell currently serves as an Ad Spokesperson for UberEats and AdidasHoops. In his previous career in politics, 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 attended the University of Louisiana at Monroe, and has a master's degree in Political Science from Texas Christian University. Powell's work catalog includes collaborations with Stacy Wall, Norman Lear, Shaq, Russell Simmons, HBO, California Pizza Kitchen, Adidas, Uber, UberEats, Starbucks, Andreas Nilsson, McDonald’s, Chloe and Hallie, Josh Forbes, I am BeckyG, and Magic Johnson. He also currently serves as President and Executive Director of his grandfather's foundation.[2][3][4]
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Robert Powell III (left) and Norman Lear | |
Born | Monroe, Louisiana, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Other names | RP3 |
Alma mater | University of Louisiana at Monroe Texas Christian University |
Occupation | Comedian |
Website | www |
References
- Beachum, Chris (May 7, 2018). "Emmys 2018 exclusive: FX categories for 'Atlanta,' 'Versace,' 'The Americans' and more". Gold Derby.
- "About RP3". Retrieved 30 April 2019.
- "Monroe native shines on 'Atlanta'". Retrieved 30 April 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". Retrieved 30 April 2019.
- "UberEats: Let's Eats by Anomaly". The Drum. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
- "Uber Eats TV Commercial, 'Tracking: Randy'". iSpot.tv.
- "Rising Comedians Robert Powell, Trey Moe, Donnivin Jordan, And Syndey Castillo Gear Up For Aspire's Comic Edge". Comedy Hype. 20 May 2016. Retrieved 14 July 2020.