Personal details
- Birth Date: 1971-10-25
- Height: 6′ 1½″ (1.87 m)
- Birth Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Parents: Fraser C. Robinson III
- Professions: Actor, Producer, Writer
Craig Robinson’s one of those guys you can spot in almost anything and instantly feel like you’re in for a good time. Dude’s got that deep, easy laugh and killer timing, plus he can actually sing—like, not a joke, the man’s got pipes. Most people probably know him best as Darryl from The Office, always keeping it real in the warehouse and calling out Michael Scott’s nonsense without even breaking a sweat. But that’s just scratching the surface. He’s also the voice behind LeVar Brown on The Cleveland Show (yeah, he’s got the cartoon game locked down too), and, if you’re a Brooklyn Nine-Nine fan, you can’t forget Doug Judy—the Pontiac Bandit himself. That whole cat-and-mouse thing with Jake Peralta? Absolutely hysterical. Robinson just brings this effortless charm to every role, whether he’s riffing in a ridiculous comedy or showing up as himself (and getting apocalyptic in This Is The End—honestly, still can’t look at a Milky Way the same way). And then there’s Hot Tub Time Machine, where he plays Nick Webber-Agnew. Basically, the most insane time-travel plot you’ve ever seen, and Robinson’s reactions are priceless. He’s been in a ton of films with Seth Rogen too—Sausage Party, Pineapple Express—the guy pops up everywhere, usually making things way funnier by just showing up. All in all, Craig Robinson’s kinda like the secret sauce in whatever you’re watching: you see his name, you know you’re about to have a good time.
Craig Robinson’s got some serious musical chops—dude’s not just a funny face you’ve seen on the big screen. He grabbed his bachelor’s in Music from Illinois State, then went all in for a master’s in Music Education at Saint Xavier. That’s commitment right there. But it’s not just about the paper—he actually plays, and not just one instrument, either. We’re talking piano, guitar, and drums. Kinda wild, honestly. It’s like, if you tossed him into a band, he’d probably cover half the lineup. All that talent’s not just for show, either. You’ll catch glimpses of it in his comedy bits or when he’s hosting, just busting out a tune like it’s no big deal. Some folks act, some folks play—Craig manages to nail both, which, let’s be real, is pretty rare in the entertainment world.
So here’s the thing—when the world totally goes sideways, I’m in charge. Forget committees or voting or any of that nonsense. I’ve got the blueprint for what works and what’s just dead weight. Honestly, people don’t change all that much, even when everything’s on fire. If you’re a decent person now, chances are you’ll still be sharing your last can of beans when zombies are at the door. The jerks? Yeah, they’ll still be jerks, just more desperate and way sweatier. Survival’s all about picking your battles, knowing when to hold on and when to drop everything and run. You’ll see folks clinging to old habits like they matter—spoiler: they don’t. In the end, it’s not just about fighting monsters; it’s about figuring out who you really are when everything else is stripped away. That’s the real test.
October 25, 1971
6′ 1½″ (1.87 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Fraser C. Robinson III and Surekha
53 years old