Trivia

He was a close friend of Bernie Mac.

Was best friends with Robert Townsend, and Spike Lee.

The comedy album "Bebe's Kids" was released shortly after his death. Recorded live in Los Angeles in over two time periods (October 1989 at The Comedy Act Theater and March 1990 at The Comedy Crunch), the release of "Bebe's Kids" fulfilled Harris' wish to release a comedy album.

Best known for his recurring comic sketch about Bebe's Kids.

Was friends with Martin Lawrence, and Magic Johnson.

Father of two sons. Robin never lived to see the birth of his second son Robin Harris Jr., who was born sometime after his death.

The Hudlin Brothers had intended to make a feature film based upon the "Bebe's Kids" sketches, but Harris passed away while the film was in preproduction.

Lived in Los Angeles, California for most of his life.

Graduated from Manual Arts High School in 1971, and later attended Ottawa University in Kansas on a track scholarship.

Stand-up comic turned actor.

Prior to acting, he worked for Hughes Aircraft, a rental car company, and Security Pacific Bank. During the 1980's, Harris worked as the master of ceremonies at The Comedy Act Theater.