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Craig Robinson
Craig Robinson
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Craig Robinson

Los Angeles, CA USA

"If that's what you really want [to do], you gotta see it before anyone else… so on your way to it you don't get afraid of it."

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Craig's work combines: Acting & Theatre, Television, and Being Creative

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Day In The Life

Actor/Entertainer

I'm a standup comedian, actor, and singer known for my role as Darryl in "The Office."

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Education, General

    Illinois State University

  • Graduate Degree

    Education, General

    Saint Xavier University

Life & Career Milestones

My path in life has been direct

  • 1.

    His father told him his dreams were just "pie in the sky."

  • 2.

    When he originally moved to Los Angeles, he was scared to tell his parents, couldn't get it through their heads.

  • 3.

    Says he loves the Whittier quote, "Of all the sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest of all is 'it might have been.'"

  • 4.

    Says you can't let anyone hold you back; if you want to do something, go do it.

  • 5.

    Got a degree and a master's degree and started teaching.

  • 6.

    Knew he was just killing time, making money so he could pursue his dream of doing comedy.

  • 7.

    Once he started on comedy, he was hooked; looked for somewhere to perform every night, just to get on stage, to get his voice out there.