Robert Kelly
Stand-up comedian from United States ๐บ๐ธ
About Robert Kelly
Robert Kelly, also known as Kells Bells, is an American stand-up comedian, actor, radio personality, and podcast host. He was born in Medford, Massachusetts, three miles from Boston, and was raised in a three-bedroom house with thirteen family members. He is of Irish ancestry and was raised Catholic. A self-confessed addict, he began drinking at age ten before quitting alcohol and drugs at fifteen and has remained sober since. Kelly frequently performs at the Comedy Cellar, co-hosts The Bonfire on Sirius XM Satellite Radio, and rose to fame in part by playing Louis C.K.'s brother in Louie.
Kelly discovered stand-up comedy in 1987 while attending the International Conference of Young People in Alcoholics Anonymous, and performed his first routine on stage in 1991 at a school talent competition as part of a sketch comedy troupe, Al and the Monkeys. In 1998 he was spotted by an agent through his acting work and went to New York City to further his career. In 2005 he toured with comedians Dane Cook, Gary Gulman, and Jay Davis on the cross-country tour Tourgasm, which began airing on HBO as a comedy documentary series in June 2006, and in 2005 and 2006 he accompanied fellow comedian Colin Quinn to Iraq, where they performed stand-up for American troops in Baghdad.
From 2010 to 2015, Kelly starred as Louis C.K.'s brother Robbie during the first, fourth, and fifth seasons of the FX sitcom Louie. He started his podcast You Know What Dude! in April 2010, recorded weekly at the Comedy Cellar, and on August 8, 2014, released the hour-long special Live at the Village Underground, directed by Bobcat Goldthwait, which premiered on Comedy Central in January 2015. In 2012 a comedy book by Kelly, Burr, and Joe DeRosa titled Cheat: A Man's Guide to Infidelity was released, and in 2023 Kelly took over hosting duties on Sirius XM's Bonfire, joining fellow comedian Big Jay Oakerson.
Videos (37)
Videos 1 to 24 of 37.
7:34Hot Nerd Brings Ex-Stripper To A Comedy Show On 2nd Date
263.5K views
53:08Robert Kelly - KILL BOX (2024) FULL SPECIAL
102.5K views
21:18Drug Dealer Protects Himself w/ Bow and Arrow
25.8K views
1:00Hot Stepsister in Front Row | Bobby Kelly
18.2K views
0:33Bow and Arrow vs. Guns | Bobby Kelly
13.6K views
3:05Audience member banging his stepsister?
12.9K views
1:03White Guy Calls His Puerto Rican Girlfriend A Coconut
12.8K views
20:28Man Regrets Wearing Flip Flops at Comedy Show During The Winter
11.3K views
16:44Fan Hands Comedian Gift During Show | Crowd Work In Batavia
6.4K views
6:092 Couples Make Out During Comedy Show
4.6K views
1:14Heckled By Mexicana Woman
3.7K views
0:44Role Play | Kill Box Clip
3.4K views
12:10She Isn't REAL Dominican
3.1K views
10:34His Wife is a LIAR
3K views
4:34Guy in Front Row Admits to Peeing in Wife's Mouth! |
2.9K views
1:08I Met My Hero
2.6K views
6:36Farting In Public | Robert Kelly Comedy
2.5K views
1:03Making Fun Of My Stroke Survivor Friend
2.5K views
3:14Heroin Vs. Food Addiction
2.2K views
12:28Criminal Treasure Hunter Scares Comedian
2.1K views
1:24Interviewing the crowd to see who is cut
2K views
16:06She Called me Racist Then Fell Down A Flight of Stairs
1.7K views
1:25If you come to my shows DONT DO THIS Catch me next weekend at the Comedy Vault in Batavia Feb 27-28
1.5K views
0:25Heroin Vs. Cupcakes
1.1K viewsGuest appearances (42)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Robert Kelly.
Guest appearances 25 to 42 of 42.
0:51Girl Power - Big Jay Oakerson on YWKD with Robert Kelly and Andy Fiori
Jason Michael Oakerson
4.4K views
1:48:45"Many Variations of Bobby" (w/ Robert Kelly, Yoshi, and Brendan Daly)
Russell Peters
4.4K views
1:04:23Breaking Bread | Robert Kelly Returns
Tom Papa
4.3K views
0:21Footsie with Robert Kelly
Modi Rosenfeld
3.4K views
9:56The Philosophy of Patrice O'Neal and Phony Comedians! With Robert Kelly & Chrissie Mayr
Chrissie Mayr
2K views
1:31:02Robert Kelly | Thruline with Jay Larson
Jay Larson
1.3K views
58:19And Here's Modi - Episode 71 Robert Kelly
Modi Rosenfeld
1.3K views
0:45The Cars will never go away, Robert Kelly on The Cars debut album
Josh Adam Meyers
1.2K views
0:21Robert Kelly, What's with Rick Ocasek's hair? The Cars debut album
Josh Adam Meyers
1.2K views
1:00Robert Kelly Distasteful Jokes | NDP w/ Mike Vecchione
Mike Vecchione
944 views
51:27Breaking Bread with Jim Serpico & Robert Kelly
Tom Papa
931 views
1:14:13The JTrain Podcast: Luxury Lounge: Bread Bowls & King Size Beds w/ Robert Kelly
Jared Freid
765 views
0:38Teaser from Robert Kelly's โYKWDโ You Know What Dude Podcast
Carrot Top
700 views
2:20Comedian Robert Kelly plugs the HollingsWorthless Podcast
Jay Hollingsworth
671 views
26:12A Couple of Laughs- Cancel "Cancel Culture" w/ Robert Kelly
Tom Cotter
135 views
2:36Robert Kelly at The Stress Factory
Vincent S. Brand III
41 views
57:02138: Robert Kelly Sits On The Kill Me Now Couch! Part 1
Judy Gold
34 views
57:45139: Robert Kelly part 2
Judy Gold
33 viewsChannels on this page: Jason Michael Oakerson, Russell Peters, Tom Papa, Modi Rosenfeld, Chrissie Mayr, Jay Larson, Josh Adam Meyers, Mike Vecchione, Jared Freid, Carrot Top, Jay Hollingsworth, Tom Cotter, Vincent S. Brand III, Judy Gold
Frequently asked questions
What is Robert Kelly known for?
Robert Kelly, also known as Kells Bells, is an American stand-up comedian, actor, radio personality and podcast host. He frequently performs at the Comedy Cellar and rose to fame in part by playing Louis C.K.'s brother in Louie.
When did Robert Kelly discover stand-up comedy?
He discovered stand-up comedy in 1987 while attending the International Conference of Young People in Alcoholics Anonymous, and performed his first routine on stage in 1991 as part of a sketch comedy troupe, Al and the Monkeys.
What role did Robert Kelly play in Louie?
From 2010 to 2015 he starred as Louis C.K.'s brother Robbie during the first, fourth, and fifth seasons of the FX sitcom Louie, and he rated his performance among the best of his acting career.
What is Robert Kelly's podcast?
He started his podcast You Know What Dude! in April 2010, recorded weekly in a studio at the Comedy Cellar. He described it as a true comic hang, often curating a discussion with three to five comedians.
What stand-up special did Robert Kelly release in 2014?
On August 8, 2014, he released the hour-long special Live at the Village Underground, directed by Bobcat Goldthwait. It premiered on Comedy Central in January 2015.
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