Robby Novak

Robby Novak

Robby Novak as the Kid President in the White House 2013 Easter Egg Roll
Born (2004-01-26) January 26, 2004
Henderson, Tennessee
Nationality American
Other names Kid President
Years active 2012–present
Known for YouTube clips
Website kidpresident.com

Robby Novak (born January 26, 2004)[1] is an actor best known for portraying the character Kid President online and on television.[2] He is featured in a series of YouTube videos and in a television show, produced by Soul Pancake. The concept of Kid President was designed by Freed-Hardeman University as a promotional character for the school's annual benefit dinner.[3] Novak's first YouTube clip as Kid President, designed in collaboration with his brother-in-law, was published in October 2012.[4] Novak was featured in a television show on Hub Network called Kid President: Declaration of Awesome in summer 2014.[5]

Novak has Osteogenesis imperfecta (also known as "Brittle Bones Disease"), which makes him susceptible to bone damage. He has experienced over 70 fractures.[6][7][8][9]

References

  1. ↑ "5 Things Kid President Robby Novak Knows for Sure". O, The Oprah Magazine (Harpo, Inc). August 2013. Retrieved 12 October 2014.
  2. ↑ Montague, Brad; Mystal, Elie; Etterling, Mark; Young, Yolanda (14 February 2013). Kid President Robby Novak Brings Joy To Millions. Interview with Abby Huntsman. Huffington Post. Retrieved 1 October 2014.
  3. ↑ "Kid President to Appear on Today Show Wednesday" (Press release). Henderson, Tennessee. Freed-Hardeman University. January 29, 2013. Retrieved 1 October 2014.
  4. ↑ "Kid President". TED. Retrieved 1 October 2014.
  5. ↑ Williams, Ashley (2 April 2014). "Kid President unveils plans for new show on Hub Network". USA Today. Retrieved 1 October 2014.
  6. ↑ "The inspiring life of the "Kid President"". CBS News. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
  7. ↑ Coffey, Laura. "'Kid President,' 9, is on a mission: To make grown-ups less boring". Today. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
  8. ↑ Clifford, Catherine. "How 'Kid President' Robby Novak's Viral Videos Are Bringing More Awesome Into the World". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
  9. ↑ Montague, Brad. "Who We Are". Kid President. Retrieved 27 December 2014.


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