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‘That’s So Raven,’ ‘Role Models’ actor headed to federal prison after stolen firearm found in vehicle

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Published September 21, 2026 2:12 PM PDT
Published September 21, 2026 2:12 PM PDT
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Bobb'e J. Thompson attends the "Big Boss" Closing Night Screening during the 2023 Atlanta Film Festival at Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University on April 29, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

The Brief

    • Bobbe Thompson was sentenced to 30 months in prison after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm by a felon.
    • Thompson, 30, was arrested after a traffic stop where he was allegedly going more than 30 mph over the speed limit.
    • The former child actor had appeared in sitcoms like "That’s So Raven," "Tyler Perry’s House of Payne," and "The Tracy Morgan Show."

A one-time child actor who was known for his roles in "That’s So Raven," "Tyler Perry’s House of Payne," and the movie "Role Models" is heading to prison following his conviction on a federal firearm charge.

Big picture view:

Bobbe Thompson was handed a 30-month prison sentence by a federal judge in Iowa after pleading guilty in April to possession of a firearm by a felon, according to the Department of Justice. He will also spend three years of supervised release after he gets out. 

The backstory:

Thompson, 30, was arrested in northern Iowa on September 22, 2025, after law enforcement spotted him going 104 mph in a 70 mph zone, the DOJ explained in a statement. The officer who stopped Thompson alleged the actor and his passenger had switched seats after being pulled over and reported being able to smell marijuana coming from the vehicle, the statement continued.

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While searching the vehicle, law enforcement reported finding multiple bags of marijuana that were purchased at a dispensary and a loaded .40-caliber handgun that had been reported stolen from a vehicle in Kansas City, Missouri. Thompson, who lives in Kansas City, had a criminal history that included 2020 convictions for battery with serious bodily injury and assault with force, prosecutors noted. He was also convicted in 2022 of prohibited possession of a firearm. 

Dig deeper:

Thompson has racked up more than 50 credited appearances in television series and movies, starting in 2002 and running through last year, according to his IMDb profile. In addition to the recurring roles in "That’s So Raven" and "House of Payne," he appeared in multiple episodes of "The Tracy Morgan Show," as well as in "30 Rock" and MTV’s "Wild ‘N Out." 

The Source: Information for this article was taken from the Department of Justice and IMDb. This story was reported from Orlando.


 

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