Bobb’e J Thompson

Bobb’e J. Thompson was born on February 28, 1996, in Kansas City, Missouri. He began his entertainment career at the age of five, demonstrating an aptitude for performance early on. His initial breakthrough occurred with a supporting role as the character Tupac in the 2003 film “My Baby’s Daddy.” This led to further engagements in both television and film, including appearances in “The Tracy Morgan Show” (2004), “Shark Tale” (2004), “That’s So Raven” (2004), and “Joey” (2005). These early roles established his presence in the industry, showcasing his comedic timing and on-screen presence.

Thompson’s career progression included significant film roles during his formative years. In 2007, he co-starred with Vince Vaughn in the holiday comedy “Fred Claus.” A notable achievement came in 2008 with his role as Ronnie Shields in the film “Role Models,” for which he received a nomination for Best Breakthrough Performance – Male at the 2009 MTV Movie Awards. The year 2009 saw him appear in “Land of the Lost” alongside Will Ferrell and in “Imagine That,” where he acted opposite Eddie Murphy. He also provided the voice for Cal Devereaux in the animated film “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” (2009). Concurrently, he had a recurring role as Tracy Jr., the son of Tracy Morgan’s character, on NBC’s “30 Rock,” illustrating his consistent work in television.

Beyond acting, Thompson expanded his career into other areas of entertainment. He gained favorable attention for his involvement in the urban dance video “JammX Kids: Can’t Dance Don’t Want To.” His versatility was further demonstrated through commercial work, including multiple campaigns for Nike as the character Lil Dez, interacting with NBA players Kobe Bryant and LeBron James. In 2010, he began starring as Marcus Rivers in commercials for Sony Computer Entertainment’s PlayStation Portable. He also hosted the Cartoon Network show “Bobb’e Says.” In 2017, he took on a producer role for an episode of “Clash of the Vampires.” More recently, he has been a consistent cast member on MTV’s “Wild ‘n Out” since 2018, showcasing his comedic and improvisational skills.