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Robert Powell III
Robert Powell III (left) and Norman Lear
Born
NationalityAmerican
Other namesRP3
Alma materUniversity of Louisiana at Monroe
Texas Christian University
OccupationComedian
Websitewww.comedianrobertpowell.com

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,[1] on HBO's All Def Comedy,[2] and as an Emmy nominated guest star on Donald Glover's Atlanta on FX.[3]

Robert Powell III on the set of Atlanta FX with Director Donald Glover

Notable work

  • Robert Powell's portrayal of the barber "Bibby" in Season 2 Episode 5 of Atlanta resulted in the actor receiving a 2018 Emmy Nomination.[4]
  • [5] In March 2019, UberEats selected Powell to serves as an Ad Spokesperson "Randy Watkins" for UberEats March Madness Campaign.
  • Robert Powell also stars as himself in Adidas James Harden's "Free to Be Campaign." [6]
  • Starbucks selected Powell to serves as the Ad Spokesperson for the unveiling of their 2020 Christmas Cup Campaign [7]
  • California Pizza Kitchen also recruited Robert Powell to serves as an Ad Spokesperson as a part of UberEats Tracking Campaign Ad.

Political career

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. Thus far in Powell's career he has worked collaboratively with Stacy Wall, Norman Lear, Shaq, Russell Simmons, HBO, California Pizza Kitchen, Adidas, Uber, UberEats, Starbucks, Subway, Andreas Nilsson, McDonald’s, Chloe and Hallie, Josh Forbes, I am BeckyG, and Magic Johnson. Powell currently serves as President and Executive Director of his grandfather's foundation.[8][9][10]

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Robert Powell UberEats Campaign

References

  1. ^ Shaquille O'Neal Presents: All Star Comedy Jam - Live from Atlanta, retrieved 2020-08-23
  2. ^ "All Def Comedy". HBO. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
  3. ^ "Atlanta". Television Academy. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
  4. ^ Barbershop, retrieved 2020-08-23
  5. ^ Beachum, Chris (May 7, 2018). "Emmys 2018 exclusive: FX categories for 'Atlanta,' 'Versace,' 'The Americans' and more". Gold Derby.
  6. ^ opinionatedgroup.com https://opinionatedgroup.com/works/adidas-harden/. Retrieved 2020-08-23. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  7. ^ "Uber Eats TV Commercial, 'Holidays: Starbucks: Carolers'". iSpot.tv. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
  8. ^ "About RP3". Retrieved 30 April 2019.
  9. ^ "Monroe native shines on 'Atlanta'". Retrieved 30 April 2019.
  10. ^ "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.