Bobby Lee
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
3
Honours
4
Rankings
3
Covers
2
Records
Bobby Lee's achievements are measured more by influence than trophies. He broke ground as the first Asian-American cast member on MADtv, paving the way for greater representation in sketch comedy. His podcasting empire, with Bad Friends surpassing 500 million downloads, has redefined the medium for comedy. He has been recognized with a Key to the City from San Diego and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Korean American Film Festival, honors that reflect his cultural impact. In 2025, he was inducted into the Comedy Hall of Fame, a fan-voted organization celebrating his contributions to stand-up and podcasting.
Honours & Distinctions
Key to the City
Awarded for contributions to comedy and representation of Asian-Americans in entertainment.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Honored for impact on Asian-American representation in media.
Comedy Hall of Fame Induction
Inducted for work on MADtv and podcasting.
Rankings & Lists
50 Greatest Stand-Up Comedians of All Time
Top 20 Podcasters of the Year
100 Most Influential Comedians
Best Comedy Podcast of the Year
Magazine Covers
Variety
October 2023
The Podcast Kings: Bobby Lee and Andrew Santino on the Rise of 'Bad Friends'
Forbes
March 2024
Comedy's Unlikely Mogul: How Bobby Lee Built a $20 Million Podcast Empire
GQ
June 2025
Bobby Lee: The Comedian Who Won by Being Vulnerable
Records & Feats
First Asian-American cast member on MADtv
Bobby Lee was the first Asian-American to join the cast of MADtv, a milestone for Asian representation on mainstream sketch comedy.
Bad Friends surpasses 500 million downloads
The podcast co-hosted with Andrew Santino reached over 500 million total downloads by 2024, making it one of the most popular comedy podcasts.