Bobb'e J. Thompson is an American actor, rapper, and comedian best known for his roles as "Stanley" in That's So Raven, "Jimmy Mitchell" in The Tracy Morgan Show, and his short-lived television show Bobb'e Says on Cartoon Network. He has also appeared in films such as Role Models, Fred Claus, and School Dance. As of Season 11, he is one of the recurring cast members of the improv comedy show Wild 'N Out on MTV and VH1.
Biography[]
Thompson rose to prominence as a child actor at the age of 5, he soon had his film debut in the comedy film My Baby's Daddy starring as "Lil Tupac". He soon became a regular on the short-lived sitcom The Tracy Morgan Show and eventually became even more well known for his role as "Stanley" on That's So Raven. Thompson continued to star in film roles such as Fred Claus and Role Models which earned him a nomination for the MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance - Male in 2009. Then in 2009, Thompson starred in Land of the Lost with Will Ferrell and the family comedy Imagine That starring Eddie Murphy. He then hosted his own clip television show titled Bobb'e Says which lasted for one season on Cartoon Network.
In 2010, Thompson started starring as "Marcus Rivers" in commercials for Sony Computer Entertainment and a year later began starring in the sitcom Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse. Thompson would continue to star in small or recurring roles in television sitcoms for the next few years until he starred as "Jason" in the independent comedy film School Dance which was directed and co-written by Nick Cannon.
In 2018, Thompson made a return to television as a cast member of the improv comedy show Wild 'N Out on MTV.
In 2021, Thompson starred in the VH1 original Christmas film, Miracles Across 125th Street, which was written and directed by Nick Cannon and his fellow cast members DC Young Fly, Charlie Clips, Vena E., and Santwon.
Trivia[]
- He appeared in 14 episodes in Season 11, 11 episodes in Seasons 12 and 20, 25 episodes in Seasons 13 and 18, 19 episodes in Seasons 14 and 19, 24 episodes in Season 15, 17 episodes in Season 16, 28 episodes in Season 17, and 3 episodes so far in Season 21.
- He was named "Rookie of the Year" in Season 11.
- He was entirely on the New School team in Season 15, Season 17, and Season 18.
- He appeared as a Co-Captain in the "Fivio Foreign" episode in Season 17.
- He appeared as a "Musical Guest" in Season 19.
- He was entirely on the Old School team in Season 21.
- He first debuted as a rapper in Lil Bow Wow's "Where My Dogs At?".
- He previously worked with Nick Cannon as the lead character Jason of the film School Dance, alongside former cast members, Affion Crockett, Katt Williams, Luenell, Kevin Hart, and Pete Davidson.
- He starred in two television shows with comedian Tracy Morgan, which are The Tracy Morgan Show and 30 Rock.
- He is also known for his voice role as "Lamiltion Taeshawn" in The Boondocks.
- He's also appeared in the sitcom Tyler Perry's House of Payne.
- His zodiac sign is Pisces.