Rickey Thompson (born February 6, 1996)[1] is an American actor, comedian, and Internet personality. He rose to prominence for comedic videos he posts to Instagram, and previously Vine. Thompson starred in the YouTube Red series Foursome (2016-2018).[1][2]
Rickey Thompson | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 6, 1996 Raleigh, North Carolina, United States |
| Education | Millbrook High School |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2013–present |
Early life and career
editThompson grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina. He attended Millbrook High School,[3] where he regularly performed in theater productions and was also bullied for being gay.[1] During this time, Thompson posted YouTube videos about his experience with bullying as well as about fashion.[4][5] He also used Vine to post comedic videos of himself, usually speaking directly to the camera.[1]
When he was 17, Kylie Jenner shared one of his videos, which led to an increase in his profile on the platform. He amassed 2.5 million followers by the time Vine shut down in 2016.[1] Thompson then began posting short videos to Instagram and continued to grow his social media following. He has monetized his videos with promotional posts and guest appearances at events and in other videos.[1]
Thompson starred in the YouTube web series Foursome from 2016 to 2018.[5]
In 2018, Thompson narrated several interludes for Aminé's album OnePointFive and also appeared in the "Reel It In" music video.[5] Aminé sent Thompson a direct message on Instagram to invite him to be on the album. That December, he walked in his first runway show for designer Alexander Wang.[6]
Thompson appeared in the 2022 stoner comedy Good Mourning with Machine Gun Kelly and Mod Sun.
He hosts the Spotify original podcast We Said What We Said with fellow internet personality Denzel Dion.
In 2024 he was featured on rapper Brooke Candy's album Candyland on the song "Juicy"[7]
Personal life
editThompson moved to Los Angeles after high school to pursue a career in the entertainment industry and decided to forego college.[4][8] He also has great interest in fashion.[4]
Thompson is gay. He came out on Twitter in 2016.[8]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Betch | Stormy Dee Watson | Episode: "A Rickey Thompson Sketch Show" |
| 2016–2018 | Foursome | Dakota Green | Main role (29 episodes) |
| 2016 | Sleep Tight | Bobby | Episode: "Exorsitter" |
| 2017 | Mourners, Inc. | Tony | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2019 | Trend or End with Rickey Thompson | Himself | |
| 2022 | Good Mourning | Workout Demon | |
| 2023 | Swarm | Kenny | Episode: "Girl, Bye" |
| 2023 | Savage X Fenty Show | Himself | Cameo |
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f Mzezewa, Tariro (April 2, 2019). "How to Be Famous Online, According to Rickey Thompson". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
- ^ "YouTube Red Picks Up Gigi Gorgeous Documentary, High School Comedy 'Foursome'". The Hollywood Reporter. February 10, 2016. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
- ^ Anderson, Summer. "Where are they now?". Cat Talk. Retrieved June 27, 2019.
- ^ a b c "Rickey Thompson Has 2.8 Million Instagram Followers—Here's Why". NYLON. February 22, 2019. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
- ^ a b c "Rickey Thompson is dancing, ranting, and thriving after Vine". The FADER. October 24, 2017. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
- ^ "Social Media Star Rickey Thompson Werks The Catwalk For Alexander Wang". Essence. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
- ^ Juicy (feat. Rickey Thompson) by Brooke Candy on Apple Music, July 25, 2024, retrieved July 26, 2024
- ^ a b "Rickey Thompson is a Joyous Face Among Vocal, Visible Queer Black Men". out.com. October 16, 2018. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
External links
edit- Rickey Thompson at IMDb
- Rickey Thompson on Instagram