Robin Thede

Robin Thede
Thede in 2023
Born (1979-07-27) July 27, 1979 (age 45)
Spencer, Iowa, U.S.
EducationNorthwestern University (BA)
Occupations
  • Comedian
  • actress
  • writer
Years active2006–present
Parents

Robin Thede (/ˈθiːdi/ THEE-dee), (born July 27, 1979), is an American comedian, actress and writer. Raised in Iowa, she has also worked as an entertainment correspondent, host, and radio personality.[1] In 2015, she became the first African-American woman to be head writer for a late-night talk show (The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore). From 2017 to 2018, Thede hosted The Rundown with Robin Thede on BET. She created and co-stars in the Emmy-nominated HBO series A Black Lady Sketch Show.[2]

  1. ^ "Robin Thede". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Archived from the original on February 16, 2013.
  2. ^ Goldberg, Lesley (July 25, 2018). "'The Rundown with Robin Thede' Canceled at BET". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on July 15, 2019. Retrieved July 15, 2019.