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Royale Watkins has one of those smiles. All at once, it charms, disarms and makes you want to smile back. But don't be fooled. Beyond the clean-cut, choirboy looks is a young man with a sharp take on family values and social issues, and one of the smartest writers working the comedy circuit today.
A native of Washington, D.C., Royale began his stand-up in, of all places, the church. Through local talent nights and charity shows, he quickly demonstrated he had a knack for hilarious observation and witty improv.
"I've always wanted my comedy to go beyond stereotypical barriers. So, I challenged the audience to stand in my predicament. But since my first shows were in the church, I learned to develop bits without relying on four-letter words," he says.The result is a brand of comedy reminiscent of Bill Cosby in his heyday, smart, incisive and universally appealing. And always punctuated with a smile.
One of fourteen children, Royale bases much of his material on his experiences growing up in a large family, the quest for attention and the resulting sibling rivalries. "When you're from a family of fourteen, everyday can be a challenge," he says. "But if you happen to be a comedian, it gives you plenty to talk about."
In 1996, after showcasing at-The Montreal Comedy Festival, he landed his own NBC sitcom "Built To Last." Though the series was short-lived, Royale went on to appear in such films as "Deliver Us From Eva", "Brother", and... [MORE]
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Royale Watkins doesn't know how old his wife is.
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