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News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
The Office Fame Craig Robinson Quits Comedy To Pursue ‘Something Bigger'
The actor, best known for his comic roles, shared videos on Instagram to announce his career decision. Craig Robinson, best known for his beloved role as Darryl Philbin in The Office, has announced that he's stepping away from the world of comedy to pursue what he calls a 'bigger calling." In a video posted to Instagram, the 53-year-old actor shared the surprising news directly with his fans. 'Hey, everybody! Just wanted you to hear it from me: I am quitting comedy," Robinson said in the clip. 'But not for nothing—it's been an amazing run and y'all have been amazing and wonderful, but I'm following something bigger." He ended the video by thanking his fans for their support over the years, adding a heartfelt, 'I love you." In the caption, he wrote: 'Life update: I'm officially quitting comedy to focus on my true calling." In a follow-up video, Robinson teased about starting a dream business with his friends; however, he did not share many details. 'Big shoutout to all my small business owners. Hey, you guys got any advice for me while I'm trying to get my business afloat? I hit a few bumps in the road and I sure would appreciate your guys' tips," he said in the second video. Fans were quick to react to the video, as many took to the comment section and expressed curiosity about the actor's upcoming new role. He also got rave responses from some fellow comedians, including his Office co-star Kate Flannery. 'We love you, craig!!! Go big, my friend!!!" she wrote in the comments. Howie Mandel also reacted to the post and added, 'Being a dancer is tough, but go for it," while Arsenio Hall commented, 'You been called to preach? 'If loving you is wroo0ng, – – – I don't wanna be riiiiiight'!" David Arquette also reacted to the post and commented, 'I hope it involves Music! You're brilliant at whatever you choose to do." Some of Robinson's best comedic roles on TV include Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Cleveland Show and Ghosted. He also flexed his comic skills in films like Hot Tub Time Machine, Pineapple Express, This Is The End, Dolemite Is My Name and Sausage Party. Besides acting, Robinson has also been associated with music, being a part of the R&B band, The Nasty Delicious, since 2007. First Published:
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'The Office' star Craig Robinson quits comedy, says ‘something bigger' is coming soon
For the time being at least, Craig Robinson is leaving the comedy industry. The Office star's unexpected career update on Instagram caught his fans off guard. Robinson shared a video post with his followers, saying, 'Hey, everybody! Just wanted you to hear it from me: I am quitting comedy. But not for nothing, it's been an amazing run, and y'all have been amazing and wonderful, but I'm following something bigger. ' 'Life update: I'm officially quitting comedy to focus on my true calling. Stay tuned. I'm working on something huge.' Robinson ended his video message with a thank you to his fans, saying, 'So thank you so much. I love you, and stay tuned,' he wrote in the caption. Music, stand-up, and The Office In his role as Darryl Philbin on NBC's popular series The Office, Craig Robinson rose to fame. He has appeared in television series such as Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Cleveland Show, and Ghosted over the years. In films like Pineapple Express, Hot Tub Time Machine, This Is the End, Sausage Party, and Dolemite Is My Name, he has also made huge laughs. Robinson is well-known for his live comedy and music performances in addition to his acting career. Since 2007, he has been a member of the R&B, hip-hop, and funk group The Nasty Delicious. "When I am with the band, I feel like I can fly, like being at an Earth, Wind & Fire concert," he said in 2022 on Vulture's Good One podcast. 'There are moments where my emotions get the best of me while conducting and performing, and that's incredible,' he continued. Here are the opinions of celebrities and fans Reactions to Robinson's post about giving up comedy were swiftly shared by friends and fans. "Being a dancer is tough, but go for it," joked fellow comedian Howie Mandel. "Have you been called to preach?" Arsenio Hall continued. If loving you is wrong, I don't want to be riiiiiight'! #getitdawg #goodluck.' "I hope it involves music! You're brilliant at whatever you choose to do," said actor David Arquette. 'We love you, Craig!!! Go big, my friend!!!' One fan couldn't resist a nod to The Office, asking, 'Opening a warehouse for paper perchance??' Even Kate Flannery , Robinson's co-star on The Office, wrote. Craig Robinson hints at upcoming business ventures Robinson asked for advice on managing a small business in another Instagram post after making his major announcement. 'Turns out having a dream and building a business with your friends are two VERY different things," he wrote. "I can't go into detail just yet, but for real though, any help would be huge.' Robinson has not yet disclosed any information about his new endeavor.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'The Office' star Craig Robinson says he is "quitting comedy" for "something bigger"
Actor and comedian Craig Robinson shared a social media post and informed his fans that he is "quitting comedy" for something "amazing", reported People. Actor and comedian Craig Robinson shared a social media post and informed his fans that he is "quitting comedy" for something "amazing", reported People. Taking to his Instagram handle, he posted a video and wrote, "Life update: I'm officially quitting comedy to focus on my true calling. Stay tuned. I'm working on something huge." Robinson addressed fans in the clip, "Hey, everybody! Just wanted you to hear it from me: I am quitting comedy. But not for nothing -- it's been an amazing run, and y'all have been amazing and wonderful, but I'm following something bigger," reported People. "So thank you so much," concluded the actor, comedian and musician. "I love you, and stay tuned." In another post, he asked fans for advice on small-business ownership, saying he "hit a few bumps in the road" on his quest and writing in the caption, "Turns out having a dream and building a business with your friends are two VERY different things. I can't go into detail just yet, but for real though, any help would be huge." Aside from The Office, Robinson is best known for his comedic roles, including those on TV in The Cleveland Show, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Ghosted, and more. The actor has also showcased his comedic talents in movies like Pineapple Express (2008), Hot Tub Time Machine (2010), This Is the End (2013), Sausage Party (2016), and Dolemite Is My Name (2019), as reported by People.
Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
The Office Star Craig Robinson Quits Comedy, Says ‘Something Bigger' is Coming Soon
Craig Robinson is stepping away from comedy, at least for now. The Office star surprised his fans on Instagram with an unexpected update about his career. In a video post shared with his followers, Robinson revealed, 'Hey, everybody! Just wanted you to hear it from me: I am quitting comedy. But not for nothing, it's been an amazing run, and y'all have been amazing and wonderful, but I'm following something bigger.' He captioned the post, 'Life update: I'm officially quitting comedy to focus on my true calling. Stay tuned. I'm working on something huge.' Robinson ended his video message with a thank you to his fans, saying, 'So thank you so much. I love you, and stay tuned.' From The Office to stand-up and music Craig Robinson became a household name playing Darryl Philbin on NBC's hit show The Office. Over the years, he has starred in TV shows like The Cleveland Show, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and Ghosted. He has also delivered big laughs in movies including Pineapple Express, Hot Tub Time Machine, This Is the End, Sausage Party, and Dolemite Is My Name. Beyond acting, Robinson is known for his live comedy and music shows. He has been part of the funk/hip-hop/R&B band The Nasty Delicious since 2007. In 2022, he told Vulture's Good One podcast, 'When I am with the band, I feel like I can fly, like being at an Earth, Wind & Fire concert.' He added, 'There are moments where my emotions get the best of me while conducting and performing, and that's incredible.' Here's what fans and celebs are saying Fans and friends quickly shared their reactions under Robinson's post about quitting comedy. Fellow comedian Howie Mandel joked, 'Being a dancer is tough, but go for it.' Arsenio Hall added, 'You been called to preach? 'If loving you is wrong, I don't wanna be riiiiiight'! #getitdawg #goodluck.' Actor David Arquette commented, 'I hope it involves Music! You're brilliant at whatever you choose to do.' Even Robinson's The Office co-star Kate Flannery wrote, 'We love you, Craig!!! Go big, my friend!!!.' One fan couldn't resist a nod to The Office, asking, 'Opening a warehouse for paper perchance??' Craig Robinson teases new business plans Robinson followed his big announcement with another Instagram post asking for tips on running a small business. He wrote, 'Turns out having a dream and building a business with your friends are two VERY different things. I can't go into detail just yet, but for real though any help would be huge.' So far, Robinson has kept details of his new venture under wraps.
Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
'The Office' star Craig Robinson steps away from comedy to chase a new dream
Craig Robinson, best known for his role as Darryl Philbin on The Office, has revealed that he's stepping away from his comedy career to follow what he calls 'something bigger.' The 57-year-old actor and comedian shared the surprising news in an Instagram video, thanking fans for their support throughout his long-running career. 'I am quitting comedy, but not for nothing,' Robinson said. 'It's been an amazing run, and y'all been amazing and wonderful. But I'm following something bigger.' While he didn't offer specifics, Robinson hinted at launching a business, later posting, 'Turns out having a dream and building a business with your friends are two VERY different things.' He also gave a shoutout to small business owners and asked for advice, signaling the challenges of his next chapter. Fans flooded the comments with speculation and support. Some wondered if he was pulling an elaborate prank, possibly inspired by his Office or Brooklyn Nine-Nine alter egos, while others shared heartfelt tributes. 'Opening a warehouse for paper per chance?' joked one user. Robinson rose to fame with The Office and later played fan-favorite Doug Judy, aka the Pontiac Bandit, on Brooklyn Nine-Nine. His credits also include Hot Tub Time Machine, The Cleveland Show, and Mr. Robot. Co-stars, including Kate Flannery, offered encouragement. 'We love you, Craig!!! Go big, my friend!!!' she wrote. Whether this marks a permanent departure or just a new phase, Robinson's fans are eager to see what he does next - comedy or not.
