Donnell Rawlings, often referred to as "Tom" in the context of the Joe Rogan Experience #2455 - Donnell Rawlings, is an American comedian, actor, and podcaster. Born on December 6, 1968, in Washington, D.C., he grew up in Alexandria, Virginia, and served in the United States Air Force.
Rawlings gained prominence through his appearances on Chappelle's Show, where he delivered memorable sketches and catchphrases like "I'm rich, biaaaaatch!". He also received critical acclaim for his role as Damien "Day-Day" Price on HBO's The Wire. More recently, he has appeared in the Starz series BMF and HBO's Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty. In early 2024, Rawlings debuted his first stand-up special, A New Day, on Netflix, produced by Dave Chappelle.
In addition to his acting and stand-up work, Rawlings hosts The Donnell Rawlings Show podcast. He was also a co-host on the Big Tigger Morning Show on WPGC 95.5 in Washington, D.C. from 2010 to 2011. Rawlings continues to be an active figure in comedy, film, and television.