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| Born | July 27, 1979 Spencer, Iowa, U.S. |
| Education | Northwestern University (BA) |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
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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]
- ^ "Robin Thede". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Archived from the original on February 16, 2013.
- ^ 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.