Robby Novak

Robby Novak

Novak as Kid President in 2013
Born (2004-01-26) January 26, 2004
Henderson, Tennessee, United States
Occupation Actor
Years active 2012–present
Website kidpresident.com

Robby Novak (born January 26, 2004)[1] is an American actor best known for portraying 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 suffers from osteogenesis imperfecta, 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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