Biografia e filmografia

Craig Robinson

**Craig Phillip Robinson** (born October 25, 1971) is an American actor, comedian, musician, and producer. Celebrated for his smooth deadpan delivery, sharp improvisational timing, and deep musical sensibilities, he achieved worldwide fame for his portrayal of warehouse foreman Darryl Philbin on the acclaimed NBC mockumentary series *The Office* (2005 to 2013).

Born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois, Robinson was introduced to music early by his mother, a music teacher. He attended Whitney M. Young Magnet High School and earned a Bachelor of Music from Illinois State University, followed by a Master of Education from Saint Xavier University. Before pursuing professional show business, he worked as an elementary and middle school music teacher in Chicago and Indiana. While teaching, he began performing stand-up comedy and studying improvisation at The Second City in Chicago, eventually transitioning into television appearances on programs like *Def Comedy Jam* and *Jimmy Kimmel Live*.

Robinson got his breakthrough in 2005 when he was cast on *The Office*. Originally introduced in the first season as a recurring character overseeing Dunder Mifflin's warehouse operations, Darryl Philbin quickly grew into a central fan favorite. His cool demeanor, musical numbers, and dry banter with Michael Scott led to Robinson being promoted to the main cast in the fourth season, staying with the show through its finale. Alongside the ensemble, he earned multiple Screen Actors Guild Award nominations.

Parallel to his television success, Robinson became a staple in contemporary American comedy cinema, often collaborating with Judd Apatow and Seth Rogen. He delivered standout performances in films such as *Knocked Up* (2007), *Pineapple Express* (2008), *Zack and Miri Make a Porno* (2008), *Hot Tub Time Machine* (2010), and *This Is the End* (2013). Beyond comedy, he proved his dramatic capabilities as saxophone legend Maceo Parker in the James Brown biopic *Get On Up* (2014) and won critical acclaim for the indie drama *Morris from America* (2016), earning a Sundance Special Jury Award and an Independent Spirit Award nomination.

Robinson has also remained a regular fixture across television and voice acting. He gained widespread adoration for his recurring role as Doug Judy, also known as the Pontiac Bandit, on *Brooklyn Nine-Nine*, sharing dynamic comedic chemistry with Andy Samberg. He starred in the supernatural sitcom *Ghosted* (2017 to 2018) and headlined the Peacock satirical comedy series *Killing It* (2022 to present). His voice work includes animated roles in *Shrek Forever After* (2010), *Sausage Party* (2016), and *The Bad Guys* (2022) as Mr. Shark. Robinson frequently integrates live music into his routines, fronting his funk-soul band The Nasty Delicious and cementing his place as one of the most versatile comedic performers of his era.

Fotos

Filmes (69)

Terrestrial

2026 · Edos

Toy Story 5

2026 · Atlas (voice)

Nos Seus Sonhos

2025 · Baloney Tony (voice)

Os Caras Malvados 2

2025 · Shark (voice)

Os Caras Malvados: Truques e Desculpas

2025 · Shark (voice)

Um Amor Feito de Neve

2024 · Sheriff Nathaniel Hunter

O natal caubói da Sandy e Bob Esponja

2024 · Pa Cheeks (voice)

A Missão de Sandy Bochechas

2024 · Pa Cheeks (voice)

Aprendiz de Espiã: Na Cidade Eterna

2024 · Connelly

Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic

2023 · Self

The Improv: 60 and Still Standing

2023 · Self, Writer

Back To School With Gus Johnson

2023 · Executive Producer

Mona Lisa e a Lua de Sangue

2022 · Officer Harold

Devise the Plan: Making 'The Bad Guys'

2022 · Self

Maraschino Ruby

2022 · Shark (voice)

Goodbye Brooklyn Nine-Nine

2022 · Self

Os Caras Malvados

2022 · Shark (voice)

O Maravilhoso Inverno do Mickey Mouse

2022 · Snowflake Boss (voice)

Muppets Haunted Mansion: A Festa Aterrorizante

2021 · Singing Bust

Patrice O'Neal: Killing Is Easy

2021 · Self

Isolados: Medo Invisível

2020 · Lester

Timmy Fiasco

2020 · Mr. Jenkins

As Aventuras do Dr. Dolittle

2020 · Kevin (voice)

O Império (do Besteirol) Contra-Ataca: Reboot

2019 · Judge Jerry N. Executioner

Meu Nome é Dolemite

2019 · Ben Taylor

Zeroville: A Vida em Hollywood

2019 · The Burglar

Supervilões

2018 · Stew (voice)

Uma Noite com Beverly Luff Linn

2018 · Beverly Luff Linn

Seth Rogen's Hilarity for Charity

2018 · Self

As Garotas Da Tragédia

2017 · Big Al, Producer

Def Comedy Jam 25

2017 · Self

Austin Found

2017 · Jebidiah

Convidados sem honra

2017 · Jerry Kepp

Morris from America

2016 · Curtis Gentry

Festa da Salsicha

2016 · Grits (voice)

A Ressaca 2

2015 · Nick Webber

Get on Up: A História de James Brown

2014 · Maceo Parker

The Maya Rudolph Show

2014 · Self

Percy Jackson e o Mar de Monstros

2013 · George (voice)

É o Fim

2013 · Craig Robinson

Palooza: Pura Curtição

2013 · Anti-Christ, Executive Producer

The Office Retrospective

2013 · Self

Peeples

2013 · Wade Walker

A Fuga do Planeta Terra

2013 · Doc (voice)

All Star Bowling Trick Shots

2012

Conan O'Brien Can't Stop

2011 · Self

Give It Up for Greg Giraldo

2011 · Self

Natal Shrektacular do Burro

2010 · Cookie (voice)

Shrek's Yule Log

2010 · Cookie (voice)

Shrek Para Sempre

2010 · Cookie (voice)

A Ressaca

2010 · Nick

O Pai das Invenções

2010 · Jerry King

Recém-Formada

2009 · Funeral Director

Carros Usados, Vendedores Pirados!

2009 · DJ Request

Uma Noite no Museu 2

2009 · Tuskegee Airman #2

Miss Março: A Garota da Capa

2009 · Horsedick.MPEG

Loucos e Fãs

2009 · THX Security Guard #5

Popcorn Porn: Watching 'Zack and Miri Make a Porno'

2009 · Self

Bat Fight

2009

Prop 8: The Musical

2008 · A Preacher

Pagando Bem, Que Mal Tem?

2008 · Delaney

Segurando as Pontas

2008 · Matheson

A Vida é Dura: A História de Dewey Cox

2007 · Bobby Shad

D-War: Guerra dos Dragões

2007 · Bruce

Ligeiramente Grávidos

2007 · Club Doorman

As Garotinhas do Papai

2007 · Byron

The Ark and the Aardvark

· Clyde (voice)

Toad

· Charles

The Bad Guys 3

· Shark (voice)

Séries (62)

The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins

2026 · Jerry Basmati

Hora do Jantar com David Chang

2024 · Self

Krapopolis

2023 · Starvos (voice)

Agente Elvis

2023 · Jackie (voice)

Garota da Lua e o Dinossauro Demônio

2023 · Principal Nelson (voice)

StoryBots: Hora da Resposta

2022 · Mr. Map

ONI: A Lenda do Deus do Trovão

2022 · Naridon (voice)

Harlem Globetrotters: Play It Forward

2022 · Self - Host

Sherri

2022 · Self - Guest

The Jennifer Hudson Show

2022 · Self - Guest

Killing It

2022 · Craig Foster, Executive Producer

Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy

2022 · Self

Santa Inc.

2021 · Junior (voice)

That's My Jam

2021 · Self - Guest

Name That Tune

2021 · Self - Contestant

The Masked Dancer

2020 · Self - Host

Home Movie: The Princess Bride

2020 · Fezzik

Your Attention Please

2020

Patrulha Médica

2020 · Edgar Tooby

A Little Late with Lilly Singh

2019 · Self

The Kelly Clarkson Show

2019 · Self

The Boys

2019 · Craig Robinson (uncredited)

Ryan's Mystery Playdate

2019 · Self - Actor Comedian

O Que Fazemos Nas Sombras

2019 · Claude

The Masked Singer

2019 · Self - Panelist

Ghosted

2017 · Leroy Wright, Executive Producer

Big Mouth

2017 · Pubic Hair #2 (voice), End Credits Singer (voice), Harvey Brooks (voice), Craig (voice)

Steve

2017 · Self

Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party

2016 · Self

Dream Corp LLC

2016 · Mr. Simzer

To Tell the Truth

2016 · Self - Panelist

Mr. Robinson

2015 · Craig Robinson

Mr. Robot

2015 · Ray

Celebrity Family Feud

2015 · Self

John Oliver

2014 · Self

Late Night with Seth Meyers

2014 · Self, Self - Guest

The Tonight Show com Jimmy Fallon

2014 · Self

Brooklyn Nine-Nine: Lei e Desordem

2013 · Doug Judy

Comedy Bang! Bang!

2012 · Self

Good Mythical Morning

2012 · Self

Amor aos Pedaços

2011 · Bowman

The Marriage Ref

2010 · Self - Panelist

Cleveland Show

2009 · Freight Train (voice)

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

2009 · Self - Guest

Eastbound & Down

2009 · Reg Mackworthy

James Gunn's PG Porn

2008 · Havana Bob

O Escritório

2005 · Darryl Philbin

American Dad!

2005 · Dirk Turlington (voice), Craig Robinson (voice), (voice), Hank Turlington (voice), MC Avalanche (voice), Security Officer (voice), Sub Hub Employee (voice), Turlington (voice)