Kenny Robinson (comedian)

Kenny Robinson
Kenny Robinson
Born	January 7, 1958; Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Notable work	The Nubian Disciples Comedy Revue (1995–present); After Hours with Kenny Robinson (2001); Radio Free Roscoe (2003–2005);
Awards	Now Magazine Comic of the Year (1998); Phil Hartman Award (2014);
Comedy career
Years active	1977–present
Medium	Stand-up; film; television; radio;
Genres	Observational comedy; blue comedy; political satire;
Subjects	Race relations; sexuality; politics; social commentary;
Website	kennyrobinson.com

Kenny Robinson (born January 7, 1958) is a Canadian stand-up comedian, actor, and radio personality. Often referred to as the "Godfather of Canadian Comedy", he is known for his irreverent, socially conscious, and politically charged style of comedy. He is the founder of The Nubian Disciples Comedy Revue, a groundbreaking monthly showcase for Black and racialized comedians that has run at Yuk Yuk's in Toronto since 1995.