Craig Robinson is an actor and comedian who plays Darryl Philbin on The Office. Robinson has also appeared on the big screen in films such as Knocked Up, Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, Pineapple Express and Zack and Miri Make a Porno.
TMZ reported on May 12, 2009, that Robinson's 2008 drug possession charge will be dismissed in February of 2010. The judge was said to have been impressed that Robinson completed his drug education class as ordered.TMZ: Craig Robinson Scores in Court (May 12, 2009)
Hot Tub Time Machine
Sources confirmed in February 2009 that Robinson would appear in the upcoming comedy film Hot Tub Time Machine, alongside John Cusack, Rob Corddry and Clark Duke. The film follows four friends back in time to 1987 where they'll get one more chance to make things in in their lives right.Entertainment Weekly: John Cusack Starring in Hot Tub Time Machine
Arrested for Drug Possession
On June 29, 2008, Robinson was arrested in California for alleged possession of drugs that included meth and ecstasy after being pulled over by police who found drugs in his car.The Associated Press: 'Office' Actor Craig Robinson Faces Drug Charges (August 15, 2008) Robinson plead guilty to a felony count of possession of ecstasy on August 21, 2008, and was allowed to participate in a "drug-diversion program" under the premise that he stay clean for 18 months.Sidereel: The Office's Darryl Pleads Guilty to Drug Possession (August 21, 2008)
Notable Films
- 2007: Daddy's Little Girls'
- 2007: Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
- 2008: Pineapple Express
- 2008: Zack and Miri Make a Porno
- 2009: The Post Grad Survival Guide
- 2010: Hot Tub Time Machine
Craig Robinson Video
- YouTube: Craig Robinson - Def Comedy Jam (Time 5:05)