Bob the Drag Queen

Bob the Drag Queen
Born Christopher Caldwell
(1986-06-22) June 22, 1986
Columbus, Georgia[1]
Occupation Drag queen
Years active 2009-present
Known for RuPaul's Drag Race (season 8) winner
Predecessor Violet Chachki
Website bobthedragqueen.com

Bob the Drag Queen is the stage name of Christopher Caldwell, an American drag queen and reality television personality. He is best known for winning the eighth season of RuPaul's Drag Race.[2]

Biography

Bob the Drag Queen was born on June 22, 1986 in Columbus, Georgia.[3] He currently resides in New York City, New York. Before becoming a drag queen, Bob worked in children’s theater for years and "always found children to be a source of joy for [him]."[4] Bob the Drag Queen is also an LGBT activist. He spoke on RuPaul's Drag Race of a moment when he was protesting for LGBT rights and was arrested in drag.[5]

Career

Drag career beginnings

Caldwell started doing drag after watching the first season of RuPaul's Drag Race. Since his first presentations, his character was focused on stand-up comedy routines, and he started lipsynching after a couple of months into his drag.[6] His initial stage name was Kittin Withawhip, and he was featured in Leland Bobbé's Half Drag Series with this name.[7] In 2013, Caldwell changed his stage name to Bob the Drag Queen.[8]

RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8

On February 1, 2016, Caldwell was revealed as a cast member on the eighth season of RuPaul's Drag Race.[9] On the show, Caldwell was noted for his focus on comedy. During the show, he won three challenges.

On May 16, 2016, Caldwell was crowned "America's Next Drag Superstar" and received a cash prize of $100,000.[10]

Discography

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US Dance/Electronic Digital Songs
"Purse First" (featuring DJ Mitch Ferrino)[11] 2016 15[12] Non-album single

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2016 RuPaul's Drag Race Himself (Contestant) 10 episodes, Winner [13]

Web series

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2016 Untucked Himself Companion show to RuPaul's Drag Race [14]

Music videos

Title Year Director Ref.
"The Realness" 2016 Jayson Whitmore [15]
"Purse First" 2016 Assaad Yacoub [16]
"Straight Outta Oz" 2016 Todrick Hall [17]
"Bloodbath" 2016 Cheyenne Picardo & Bob the Drag Queen [18]

References

  1. ↑ TRANSFORMATIONS: Bob The Drag Queen & James St. James. Youtube. July 12, 2016. Event occurs at 1:02. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Bob the Drag Queen Wins 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season Eight". Huffington Post. May 16, 2016. Retrieved May 18, 2016.
  3. ↑ "TRANSFORMATIONS: Bob The Drag Queen & James St. James". Youtube. July 12, 2016. p. 1:02. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
  4. ↑ "RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 Winner Bob The Drag Queen Praises Kim Chi — and Schools Michelle Visage". May 17, 2016. Retrieved May 22, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Bob The Drag Queen Recollects The Time She Was Thrown In Jail In Full Drag". April 18, 2016. Retrieved May 22, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Bob the Drag Queen, Winner of 'RuPaul's Drag Race,' Has Always Been 'Purse First'". May 17, 2012. Retrieved July 30, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Half Drag – Kittin Withawhip". March 27, 2012. Retrieved July 30, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Kittin Withawhip's new drag persona Bob The Drag Queen keeps Barracuda laughing with The Bob Show". August 6, 2013. Retrieved July 30, 2016.
  9. ↑ Lee, Stephan (February 1, 2016). "RuPaul's Drag Race season 8 queens and premiere date revealed — exclusive". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 22, 2016.
  10. ↑ "Bob the Drag Queen Wins 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season Eight". Huffington Post. May 16, 2016. Retrieved May 18, 2016.
  11. ↑ "Purse First (feat. DJ Mitch Ferrino) - Single by Bob the Drag Queen on iTunes". iTunes. Retrieved 2016-06-29.
  12. ↑ "EDM Digital Songs: Top Dance Music Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-06-29.
  13. ↑ "Bob the Drag Queen Wins 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season Eight". Huffington Post. May 16, 2016. Retrieved May 18, 2016.
  14. ↑ Untucked: RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 - Episode 1 "Keeping It 100!". YouTube. March 8, 2016. Retrieved May 22, 2016.
  15. ↑ RuPaul - The Realness Official Music Video. YouTube. May 15, 2016. Retrieved May 22, 2016.
  16. ↑ BOB THE DRAG QUEEN - PURSE FIRST (feat. DJ Mitch Ferrino). YouTube. May 16, 2016. Retrieved May 22, 2016.
  17. ↑ Straight Outta Oz by Todrick Hall. YouTube. June 23, 2016. Retrieved June 25, 2016.
  18. ↑ BOB THE DRAG QUEEN - BLOODBATH (feat. DJ Mitch Ferrino). YouTube. October 29, 2016. Retrieved November 10, 2016.
Preceded by
Violet Chachki		 RuPaul's Drag Race winner
Season 8 (2016) 		Current Winner
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