About Tony Roberts
Tony T. Roberts (born April 18, 1963) is an American comedian. He has appeared on HBO's Def Comedy Jam, BET's ComicView, and It's Showtime at the Apollo. Born in Detroit, Michigan, he was raised by his mother Annette Roberts along with his younger siblings Yvette and Terry. He went to Henry Ford High School and graduated in 1981 along with his lifelong friend Perry Conway, who helped and managed him with his comedy.
Roberts first stepped onto the stage at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle in Royal Oak, Michigan. In February 2006, he was picked to participate in the HBO US Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen. He has performed his stand-up all over the world and in most of the major clubs in the States, from New York to Los Angeles, including the Comedy Store, The Laugh Factory, Caroline's, the Boston Comedy Club, the Fox Theatre, and the Regal Theatre. He has been part of the BET Comedy Tour, the Russell Simmons Def Comedy Jam Tour, and the USO Tour. He was the recipient of the BET Robin Harris Award for Most Original Comic and took 2nd place in the Oakland Comedy Competition.
In addition to stand-up, Roberts has appeared in films including B. Cole's "A Get2gether," Damon Dash's "Death of a Dynasty," and Coke Daniels' "Gangsta rap," which was entered in Sundance 2007. He landed national Burger King commercials and toured with the inspirational musical stage plays "If These Hips Could Talk" and "Ain't Nothing Like Family." His stand-up is featured on two interlude tracks on the Styles P album Super Gangster (Extraordinary Gentleman).
Videos (26)
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4:01Bitch, Where You Been?!! (Official HD)
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3:18Tony Roberts Lil Wayne Makes No Sense
271.9K views
3:56Tony Roberts -- You Need Yo Ass Beat (Official Video)
219.7K views
4:53Colonic -- Tony Roberts -- Official Video
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2:42Hell NAW to the NO!
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1:13[PREVIEW] "I'm Different" 1-Hour Special
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5:26My Grand ma Got my back ft Tony Roberts
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11:18Tony Roberts In Haiti
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1:44Exclusive Post Super Bowl Game Interview with Ray Lewis
12.6K views
3:38Tony Roberts My Wife Drives Like a Nascar Driver *FUNNY*
8.7K views
8:18Deon Cole vs Tony Roberts- Roast Battle during Lockdown
8.6K views
0:57Tony Roberts - Mr. Box Office
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2:31is coming to TOWN!! Merry Christmas~ Tony Roberts
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1:20Tony Roberts In Studio With Hot New SIngle!
4.4K views
3:56Tony Roberts Trip To Haiti Part 2
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1:13My Music Video Colonic Debuts!!!
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1:28Tony Robert Trip To Haiti part 3
1.9K views
0:59Tony Roberts In Haiti Again
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1:40Tony Roberts In Studio WIth New SIngle
1.8K views
0:36Tony Roberts It's Bad Out There | ASCJ Orlando All Star
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3:19April 13, 2023
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0:23Tony Roberts In Haiti WIth A Friend
1.2K views
0:21Tony Roberts In Studio making His Comedy Album!
938 views
4:21"I'm Different" Airplane Blues
879 viewsGuest appearances (17)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Tony Roberts.
Guest appearances 1 to 17 of 17.
11:54Deon cole instagram live roast with tony Roberts
Deon Cole
234.7K views
0:31Tony Roberts Jokes On My Outfit!
Broderick Dornell Smiley
6.5K views
3:20Comedians comics hate to follow. Tony Roberts, Lavell Crawford,Earthquake| 208 w/ Gary Owen
Gary Owen
4.8K views
2:18Derrick Jaxn Apology Video with Tony Roberts
Lance Woods
3.8K views
4:28Road Rage! (featuring Tony Roberts)
Lance Woods
2.7K views
1:29Club Shay Shay Interview with Diddy! Featuring Tony Roberts
Lance Woods
1.7K views
0:18Tony Roberts Drop
Basketmouth
1.6K views
1:27Rickey Smiley Laughing At Tony Roberts Driving Jokes!
Broderick Dornell Smiley
1.4K views
4:10We Need Some Gas (featuring Tony Roberts)
Lance Woods
1K views
0:55Jada Pinkett Smith speaks after the Oscars With Tony Roberts
Lance Woods
425 views
2:54Do You Need Anything From The Store? Featuring Tony Roberts
Lance Woods
423 views
1:42OGโs Always Got Something Against Technology! With Tony Roberts
Lance Woods
388 views
1:20Want to Support My Little League Fundraiser? Featuring Lance Woods and Tony Roberts
Lance Woods
301 views
34:26REALationships Episode 3 "Submission" with Lance Woods, AK Thrower and Tony Roberts
Lance Woods
141 views
1:11Me and Tony Roberts doing Stephen A. Smith impressions
Lance Woods
94 views
1:40:23Black Tee Podcast : Episode 16 : Lance Woods, BT Kingsley, Mike E. Winfield, and Tony Roberts
Lance Woods
74 views
1:38:24Tony Roberts Just Take The Picture | Black Tee University | Episode 81
Lance Woods
54 viewsChannels on this page: Deon Cole, Broderick Dornell Smiley, Gary Owen, Lance Woods, Basketmouth
Frequently asked questions
Who is Tony Roberts?
Tony T. Roberts, born April 18, 1963 in Detroit, is an American comedian who has appeared on HBO's Def Comedy Jam, BET's ComicView, and It's Showtime at the Apollo.
Where did Tony Roberts first perform comedy?
He first stepped onto the stage at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle in Royal Oak, Michigan.
What awards has Tony Roberts received?
He received the BET Robin Harris Award for Most Original Comic and took 2nd place in the Oakland Comedy Competition.
Has Tony Roberts appeared in films?
Yes, his film credits include Death of a Dynasty, A Get2gether, and Gangsta rap, which was entered in Sundance 2007.
What comedy tours has Tony Roberts been part of?
He has been part of the BET Comedy Tour, the Russell Simmons Def Comedy Jam Tour, and the USO Tour.
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