Born on October 25, 1971, actor Craig Robinson is best known for playing Darryl Philbin on NBC's The Office. In 2007, the multitalented Robinson began filling in a regular role on the highly-watched The Office as Darryl Philbin. He was previously a recurring character since season 1, but was regularized in the show’s third season. Inspired by Montreal, Oakland and Miller Genuine Draft performers Jay Leno, Jamie Foxx, Ray Romano and D.L. Hughley, he began performing in college, where he honed his skills in delivery and acting.
Robinson's first shot at fame was in the 1998 Montreal Just For Laughs Festival, where he was discovered. The FOX Broadcasting Company then offered him a development deal which he accepted. He also won the 1998 Oakland Comedy Festival as well as the Miller Genuine Draft 1996 Comedy Search.
Performing on late night, Robinson has graced the stages of The Jimmy Kimmel Show, Sketchpad and Real Time with Bill Maher. He also appeared on the film by Tyler Perry, Daddy's Little Girl in 2007. His other film credits include roles in Judd Apatow’s Knocked Up, starring Seth Rogen and Katherine Heigl. He worked with Apatow once more, getting a lead role in the 2008 film Pineapple Express. He was cast as a hitman for the film’s drug lord. Another film Robinson has worked on is D-War, where he portrayed the character Bruce. He also landed a part in the romance Daddy’s Little Girls, and Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story. In 2008, he got a part in Kevin Smith’s Zack and Miri Make a !$#!#, working once again with actor Seth Rogen. Robinson has also appeared in a number of television shows. These include Friends, The Bernie Mac Show, Arrested Development, and Curb Your Enthusiasm. He has also signed on for roles in Playboys, The Post Grad Survival Guide and Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian.
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