Craig Robinson (actor)
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 Robinson in November 2008 |
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| Born | Craig Phillip Robinson October 25, 1971 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor/Comedian |
| Years active | 2001–present |
Craig Phillip Robinson (born October 25, 1971) is an American actor and stand-up comedian. He is best known for his roles on The Office as Darryl Philbin and in the films Pineapple Express, Zack and Miri Make a Porno and Hot Tub Time Machine.
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[edit] Personal life
Robinson was born in Chicago. He has appeared in feature films and television programs. Prior to a career in show business, Robinson was a music teacher at Horace Mann Elementary School in Chicago, Illinois. He attended high school at Whitney M. Young Magnet High School. He received his undergraduate degree from Illinois State University in 1994[1], and his masters of education from Saint Xavier University.
[edit] Arrest
Robinson was arrested on June 29, 2008 in Culver City on charges of possessing methamphetamine and ecstasy during a routine traffic stop.[2][3][4] At the time, Robinson was already on probation stemming from a drunk driving incident in 2006.[2] He pled guilty to one count of possession of a controlled substance, and agreed to take drug education classes.[4]
[edit] Career
[edit] Acting and comedy
He began doing stand-up and taking classes in improv and acting at The Second City in Chicago.
Beginning in 2005, Robinson portrayed Darryl Philbin on the American version of The Office, and was promoted to a starring role in the fourth season. In November 2010, E! News reported that Robinson's character may be tapped to replace Steve Carell's Michael Scott as branch manager.[5] He has appeared on other television shows, including Arrested Development, Lucky, Friends, Halfway Home and Reno 911! and in the music video for the Red Hot Chili Peppers song "Hump de Bump". Robinson hosted the seventh season of Last Comic Standing. He also was the voice of the character "Cookie the Ogre" in "Shrek Forever After". Plays Reg Mackworthy on the HBO hit series Eastbound & Down.
Robinson's film work includes roles in Knocked Up, Pineapple Express, Fanboys, Daddy's Little Girls, Zack and Miri Make a Porno, Hot Tub Time Machine and Miss March.
[edit] Music
For a number of years Robinson and comedian Jerry Minor had a comedy act where they performed as musical duo "L. Witherspoon & Chucky", with Minor as smooth singing "L. Witherspoon" and Robinson as "Chucky", the keyboard player and back-up singer. They performed the act on HBO's Sketch Pad, several stand-up shows on Comedy Central as well as on Real Time with Bill Maher and Jimmy Kimmel Live.[6]
Robinson occasionally performs with his band, The Nasty Delicious. They were featured as his band in an episode of The Office and on the season finale of the seventh season of Last Comic Standing. He has also performed in character in multiple episodes of The Office, and was featured on the Hot Tub Time Machine soundtrack, singing "Jessie's Girl" and "Let's Get It Started."
He was also in the film Miss March, playing the role of the hit rapper Phil, aka "Horsedick Dot MPEG." Robinson produced two songs from that same film.
[edit] Filmography
[edit] Films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | AppleJax and YoYo | YoYo | Minor Role |
| 2002 | Play'd: A Hip Hop Story | Cole | |
| 2005 | Year of the Scapegoat | Pappy Labourgeneaux | Minor Role |
| 2007 | D-War | Bruce | Minor Role |
| Daddy's Little Girls | Byron the Rapper | Cameo | |
| Knocked Up | Club Doorman | Cameo | |
| Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story | Bobby Shad | Minor Role | |
| 2008 | Pineapple Express | Matheson | Supporting Role |
| Zack and Miri Make a Porno | Delaney | ||
| Prop 8: The Musical | A Preacher | ||
| The Frequency of Claire | Q-pid | ||
| 2009 | Fanboys | Skywalker Ranch guard | Cameo |
| Miss March | Phil aka "Horsedick Dot MPEG" | Main Role | |
| Memphis Calling | Memphis | ||
| Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian | Tuskegee Airman 2 | Cameo | |
| The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard | DJ Request | Cameo | |
| Post Grad | Funeral Director | ||
| 2010 | Father of Invention | ||
| Shrek Forever After | Cookie | (voice) Supporting Role | |
| Hot Tub Time Machine | Nick | Lead Role | |
| 2011 | We the Peeples | (post-production) | |
| 2012 | The Apocalypse | Craig Robinson | (Pre-Production) |
[edit] Television
| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Real Time with Bill Maher | Chucky | 1 episode |
| Lucky | Mutha Rhodes | 13 episodes | |
| 2004 | The Bernie Mac Show | Wayne | 1 episode |
| LAX | Wayne | 1 episode | |
| Friends | The Clerk | 1 episode | |
| 2005 | Arrested Development | Studio Guard #1 | 1 episode |
| Curb Your Enthusiasm | Attendant #1 | 1 episode | |
| 2005–present | The Office | Darryl Philbin | Regular cast member |
| 2007 | Halfway Home | Mr. Brown | 1 episode |
| 2009 | The Cleveland Show | Cleveland Sr's father | 7 episodes |
| Eastbound & Down | Reggie Macworthy / Baseball Player | 2 episodes | |
| James Gunn's PG Porn | Havana Bob | 1 episode | |
| Reno 911! | Levon French | 1 episode | |
| 2010 | The Marriage Ref | Himself | 1 episode |
| Vh1 Hip Hop Honors | Himself/Host | 2-Hour Event | |
| Last Comic Standing | Himself/Host | 2 episodes |
[edit] References
- ^ "Illinois State Alumni Magazine". Illinois State University. http://advancement.illinoisstate.edu/news/downloads/Illinois-State-Alumni-Magazine-vol10no3.pdf. Retrieved Winter 2009/2010 p.29.
- ^ a b MTV News article: "'Pineapple Express' And 'Office' Star Craig Robinson Pleads Guilty To Ecstasy Possession: Report"
- ^ 'Office' actor Craig Robinson faces felony drug charges in Los Angeles
- ^ a b Access Hollywood article: "Craig Robinson Pleads Guilty To Drug Possession, Charges Dropped"
- ^ E! News article: "Spoiler Chat: Who's Taking Over The Office?."
- ^ L. Witherspoon & Chucky on Real Time
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