Robert Kaiser (entertainer)
Robert Kaiser, also known as Joan-E, is a Canadian drag queen, entertainer and actor.
Kaiser was adopted and grew up in Calgary, Alberta but lives in Vancouver, British Columbia where he is well known in the gay community as an entertainer and activist. In 2003, he was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal for his volunteer and fundraising efforts, particularly in support of people with HIV and AIDS, becoming the first drag queen to receive this honour.[1]
Kaiser reigned as Empress XXVIII of the Imperial and Sovereign Dogwood Empire of Vancouver (known as the Dogwood Monarchist Society) in 1999-2000, and has frequently hosted Vancouver's annual gay pride parade. In addition, Kaiser has been the long-time host of the weekly Bingo for Life charity bingo event in support of The Vancouver Friends for Life Society.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Queer as Folk (episode 2.4) | Blond Drag Queen | |
| 2004 | Da Vinci's Inquest (episode "The Squirrels Are of English Descent") | Jonah | |
| Connie and Carla | Paul | Appeared in the following featurettes as himself: "Debbit Reynolds" "Dressing in Drag" "Backstage with Connie and Carla" | |
| 2005 | Fetching Cody | Sabrina | |
| 2006 | The Collector (episode "The Junkie") | Devil/the Transvestite | |
| Shock to the System | Tobias | ||
| 2008 | Vick Vancouver | Bob/Moan-Eque |