Robert L Hines

Comedian

Birthday January 17, 1970

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace United States

Age 54 years old

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About

Comedian and actor known for his role as Toby Jones in a series of viral spoof commercials including "Jones' Good-Ass BBQ and Foot Massage." He appeared in the 2007 film Chasing Robert, which featured Andy DickLarry Miller and Dan Castellaneta. He appeared on television shows such as BET's Comic View, Comedy Central's Comic Justice and Fox's Uptown Comedy Club. 

Before Fame

He attended Chicago Vocational High School on Chicago's South Side. In August 1988, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was a reservist for six years, serving as a Cannon Crewman, Field Artillery.

Trivia

In 1991, he started doing stand-up comedy.  In 1994, he started working as a Correctional Officer at Chicago's Cook County Jail. He quit the job in 2003. 

Family Life

His parents are named Vera Mae and Bobby Frank Hines.

Associated With

During the NBA Playoffs in 2016, Stephen Curry prepared for games by dancing and singing with arena staff to the Jones' BBQ jingle.