Reggie Brown is an Emmy Award-winning comedian, actor, keynote speaker, and impressionist renowned for his uncanny impersonation of the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama.
Raised by a single mother on the south side of Chicago, along with his four siblings, Reggie began his entrepreneurial journey at the age of 11 by selling cans of soda to golfers at the local golf course. By 14, he entered the restaurant industry, securing his first job as a busboy at the Seven Bridges Golf Course in Woodridge, IL.
Throughout his career, Reggie has modeled for Elite Models and Ford Models, taken acting and voice-over classes to break into the entertainment industry, and hosted AKIRA TV, a behind-the-scenes fashion TV show for AKIRA, one of Chicago's most popular fashion boutique chains. He also won an Emmy for Outstanding Achievement in Alternate Media/New Media Interactivity during his time as an online correspondent for NBC 5 Chicago Street Team.
As Barack Obama began campaigning in 2007, Reggie's uncanny resemblance to the senator and future President of the United States was remarked upon by family, friends, and strangers. In September 2009, Reggie left for L.A. with the dream of becoming the world's greatest Obama impersonator, a tribute to his deep respect for Barack Obama.
In the years that followed, Reggie has traveled to and performed his act in over 24 countries, been featured on every major media and news outlet, and produced videos that have garnered over 500,000,000 views.
His keynote, "How I Became the President of the United States," is a humorous and uplifting tale of triumph and tragedy that focuses on his life story, the odds he has overcome to fulfill his dreams, and the remarkable parallels between his life and Barack Obama's.
Today, Reggie travels the world as a comedian and sought-after keynote speaker, having appeared on the front page of newspapers in 9 countries and cities across the world. His clean corporate performances, live comedy shows, and keynote speeches have made him one of the most popular choices for events and corporations globally.
Reggie Brown's career has been marked by numerous news features, from his appearance at the Republican Leadership Conference in New Orleans in 2011 to his viral parody video "Obama Gangnam Style," which garnered over 100,000,000 views on YouTube.
He has delivered his one-man comedy show and keynote on stages from Broadway in New York to the CEO Roundtable in Tanzania, to the WOW Awards in New Delhi. His impersonation has landed him roles in feature films, television shows, international commercials, and viral new media campaigns.
Reggie is the Brand Ambassador for Streamlyne Research and is now touring, speaking on deepfakes and the possible consequences the new technology has on election results and how we can defend ourselves against them.
